UAB’s LB Leaders Set the Tone | Huntsville News

UAB’s linebacker corps is firing on all cylinders as season opener prep heats up, led by a trio of veteran stars who’re setting the tone with relentless energy and accountability. Ike Esonwune, Muaaz Byard, and Blanche Gold—each in their fourth year or more—are blending experience, versatility, and fierce competition to build a defense that’s ready to dominate. Blanche Gold’s sack-filled camp performances and the unit’s locker-room culture of daily self-challenge (“Who are you going to be today?”) signal a team hungry for big wins. Facing tough Big Ten foe Illinois on Sept. 3, UAB’s defense—and its fearless linebackers—are poised to be the engine driving this team’s explosive leap forward.

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