The University of Alabama at Birmingham Athletics
What They Are Saying About Head Coach Trent Dilfer
12/1/2022 3:02:00 PM | Football
Troy Aikman – ESPN:
"I've known Trent since our playing days in the 1990s. He's a relentless competitor and a guy who always had a thirst to learn more about the game. I knew one day he'd get into coaching. I may go down as Lipscomb Academy's biggest fan who didn't live in Nashville. I loved how he taught the kids there is more to football than just playing the game itself. His players are going to become great husbands and fathers one day. UAB made an excellent hire. I'm now a Blazers fan and can't wait to see what the future holds."
Chip Kelly, Head Coach – UCLA:
"You learn a ton when you are coaching high school football. One of my questions to prospective coaches is have you been on a yellow school bus as a coach. The same core principles of being a great coach at the highest level of football are found in the day-to-day process of a high school coach. Trent has taken Lipscomb Academy from a program that won three games between 2017-2018 to a national powerhouse in a short amount of time. He's serving and inspiring the next generation of influencers. He'll make the city of Birmingham and the UAB Blazers better."
Clyde Christensen, QB Coach – Tampa Bay Buccaneers:
"There's nothing more exciting to a coach than to watch one of his players continue in his pursuit of being the best he can be. Trent fits that to a tee. I had the opportunity to coach Trent when he was a Pro Bowl player for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. We've stayed in close contact and enjoyed a close friendship ever since. In August of this year, I visited Lipscomb Academy and got to see first-hand what Trent and his staff have built there. From the facilities, to the organization, to the culture of winning, and most importantly to his development and love for the young men he coached, I knew Trent had built something special. I've witnessed him grow as a husband, a father and now a grandfather. I love how he has taken his life lessons and poured them back into his players. He has the same hyper competitive gene and passion that all the best QBs that I've coached have possessed. UAB will soar to new heights with Trent as their coach both on and off the field."
Josh Dobbs, QB – Tennessee Volunteers, Pittsburgh Steelers
"I've known Coach Dilfer for over a decade since my time at the Elite11. He has a unique perspective on the game of football and he's always been a welcomed voice of wisdom in my life. He believes coaching is so much more than the actual game of football. I got a glimpse of what Lipscomb Academy student athletes went through while I was in Nashville and it's clear he's trying to pour everything he has into the process of teaching the kids how to become the best version of themselves down the road."
Trey Lance, QB – San Francisco 49ers
"Coach Dilfer has a unique background, having played for over a decade in the NFL and winning a Super Bowl, having coached the Elite11 for over a decade and recently leading Lipscomb Academy to being a national powerhouse in four seasons. He's passionate about getting the best out of every player. I got to witness it first-hand as a college counselor and leading up to the NFL Draft. He's a great teacher who goes beyond the X's and O's."
Congratulations to Trent and his family. He has remarkable QB and football knowledge to share with his young players as they build a program. https://t.co/aBWs9ziyvB
— Ed Werder (@WerderEdESPN) November 30, 2022
Loved doing Sunday Night @SportsCenter with Trent for a run. "Dilfer's Dimes" was one of my favorites intro and participate in…I love attention to detail and Trent sees all the small things and brings a physical presence with his information..hope he does great! https://t.co/BsJIWP9YBD
— BucciParmPastaExtension8X11 (@Buccigross) November 30, 2022
Former NFL quarterback Trent Dilfer is expected to become the next head football coach at UAB, sources told ESPN's @PeteThamel.https://t.co/5faEOpWVCj
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 30, 2022
Former Super Bowl Champion Trent Dilfer is the new head coach for @UAB_FB 👏 pic.twitter.com/3VOlDLOFHt
— The Checkdown (@thecheckdown) December 1, 2022
Congrats @DilfersDimes
— Jay Feely (@jayfeely) December 1, 2022
Those players are lucky to have you https://t.co/I3BRf9zJvX
I love this hire! Excited to watch @UAB_FB! #TeamTrent 🔥🔥
— Matt Hasselbeck (@Hasselbeck) December 1, 2022
Leaders will lead. Excited for @UAB_FB. Welcome to state of Alabama, @DilfersDimes! pic.twitter.com/xpFOgzI0Y2
— Jim Nagy (@JimNagy_SB) December 1, 2022
Let's build! 💪🏼 pic.twitter.com/NAq2d6CM6t
— Jim Cavale (@jimcavale) December 1, 2022
Congratulations!
— Benjamin Watson (@BenjaminSWatson) December 1, 2022
For @UAB_FB fans, an NFL exec just texted me this about @DilfersDimes:
— Ryan Brown (@RyanBrownLive) December 1, 2022
He will elevate, stir up and push UAB to new heights or die trying. Sees the big picture of football better than most any I know. Great person, tremendous depth, not shy about confrontation, a leader.
