University of Alabama-Birmingham shuts down football program, fires athletic directorAccording to SI's Thayer Evans, the University of Alabama-Birmingham is shutting down its football program and firing athletic director Brian Mackin.SI Staff|Share on FacebookShare on XAdd us as a preferred sourceAccording to SI's Thayer Evans, the University of Alabama-Birmingham is shutting down its football program and firing athletic director Brian Mackin.Add us as a preferred source on GoogleFollowLoading recommendations... Please wait while we load personalized content recommendationsPublished Nov 30, 2014 | Modified Nov 30, 2014SI STAFFShare on FacebookShare on XHome/College