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Jim Fassel, a former coach of the New York Giants who was named NFL coach of the year in 1997 and later finished his career in Las Vegas, has died. He was 71.
Three takeaways from the Raiders’ victory over the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday in Inglewood, California.
The Vegas Nation Gameday sports team breaks down the matchup at 9 a.m. and will discuss all things Raiders.
NFL teams can have up to two fan events at their respective stadiums during training camp, depending on local and state guidelines.
The NFL Players Association has not signed off on a final plan, but the union has agreed with the league on a preliminary protocol.
UNLV athletic director Desiree Reed-Francois appears to be a leading candidate at UCLA, according to a person close to the situation.
Scott Turner, a former UNLV backup quarterback, was named Wednesday as the Washington Redskins’ offensive coordinator.
The Las Vegas Bowl will be known this year as the Chris Petersen Bowl. Petersen will coach his final game at Washington on Dec. 21 against his former team, Boise State.
Note: This is the fifth installment of a weekly feature that will look at a notable Rebels game at Sam Boyd Stadium. UNLV moves to Allegiant Stadium next year.
Junior Drew Tejchman signed with UNLV in 2017 so he could play wide receiver. But he switched to safety late last season, and Tejchman is a projected starter.
The second back into a game will depend on the opponent and what kind of offense the Rebels are in at the time and not necessarily a reflection of the depth chart.
UNLV’s quarterbacks didn’t have much time to throw or many passing lanes to throw into in practice Thursday morning at Rebel Park. The Rebels returned to practice after taking off Wednesday.
Those who buy for this year’s game receive priority access for the bowl at the new Raiders’ stadium.
All 17 UNLV teams achieved an Academic Progress Rate multiyear score of greater than 950, well above the 930 required by the NCAA to be eligible for the postseason.
