The UAB Blazers are still seeking their first road win of the season. Turnovers are responsible for the majority of UAB’s road woes but its corps of receivers have begun to prove their reliability. 🐉
‘A lot of savviness’: How Samario Rudolph and Fred Farrier II are finding success in UAB’s passing gameSamario Rudolph scores on a 59-yard touchdown reception during UAB's 20-17 loss to Western Kentucky, Friday, Oct. 21, 2022, at Houchens-Smith Stadium in Bowling Green, Ky. No matter who is throwing passes for the UAB football team, the slot receiver duo of Samario Rudolph and Fred Farrier II can count on being an integral part of the offense in its ever-evolving form.
“It was an opportunity I’ve been waiting on,” Farrier said. “I just want to show the team that they can trust me, I want to show the coaches that they can trust me. I knew when the ball came into my area, it reminded me of high school. When I saw the ball, I just caught it, and it didn’t feel like anything crazy. I caught it and that was it.”
Rudolph and Farrier have taken up slot duties this season after each player started their respective career on the outside. The former came to be known during his true freshman season, rising from scout team running back to starting receiver and catching a game-sealing touchdown to clinch the 2020 C-USA west division title.
“You understand defenses and coverages from the inside out,” Rudolph said. “When you play receiver, it’s like Coach Larry said, ‘read the triangle.’ You can break down a defense faster. We bring a lot of savviness, elusiveness, speed and creative route running.” Taking Davis’ advice to heart, and being the son of Alabama A&M running backs coach Fred Farrier Sr., Farrier is a fervent student of the game and analyzes the finer details of his position in any given situation. Vincent touted Farrier’s potential for an impressive career during fall camp and the second-year receiver is beginning to produce on the field.