UNLV hopes an influx of defensive players will make a big difference on that side of the football. The Rebels, who opened spring practices Monday morning, have struggled defensively for many years.
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UNLV opens spring football practices on Monday morning at Rebel Park. The Rebels will have a more complete team than previous springs.
Former UNLV football players Hunkie Cooper and Steve Stallworth, youth baseball figures Manny Guerra and Mike Martin, the Golden Knights and sports writer Steve Carp make up the Southern Nevada Sports Hall of Fame class.
UNLV announced a plan Thursday that those who buy 2019 season football tickets can lock in the similar prices for when the Rebels move to the new stadium in 2020.
Eight of the 21 football recruits UNLV coach Tony Sanchez officially announced on Wednesday were from junior colleges.
UNLV has had its share of success stories from its recruiting classes, but there have been misses, too. Fifth-year coach Tony Sanchez will announce his most recent class Wednesday.
Rebel Nation host Cassie Soto and Rebels beat writer Mark Anderson discuss the suffering program, as well as the recently released football schedule.
James Baldwin III, a 27-year-old former minor league baseball player and a recent junior college defensive end and punter, has enrolled at UNLV where he will play football.
UNLV has a demanding early stretch next season that will set the tone. The Rebels’ initial schedule was announced Monday.