Former UNLV running back Lexington Thomas will play in the NFL Players Association Collegiate Bowl on Jan. 19 at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California.
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UNLV football coach Tony Sanchez announced his early signing class Wednesday. The Rebels signed 15 players, 11 of whom will enroll in January and go through spring practices.
UNLV coach Tony Sanchez will announce the early signees on Wednesday. The Rebels have the Mountain West’s third-best class, according to 247Sports.
Tavai Tuitasi, a three-star junior college defensive end, tweeted Friday that he committed to UNLV.
Vic Viramontes, a three-star junior college linebacker who had some notable scholarship offers, tweeted Thursday he had committed to UNLV.
The introduction of a list of new acronyms is on the horizon with Wednesday’s scheduled final approval of recommendations on how Southern Nevada should coordinate to attract special events to fill the new Las Vegas stadium.
Junior college cornerback Aaron Lewis tweeted Sunday that he committed to UNLV.
Leif Fautanu, a center from Honolulu, tweeted Sunday that he had committed to play football at UNLV.
UNLV coach Tony Sanchez said he thought the Fertitta Football Complex will be fully funded based on what is happening behind the scenes. He met with the media Friday to discuss this season and talk about the future.
UNLV football coach Tony Sanchez, as expected, will return for a fifth season, athletic director Desiree Reed-Francois said Thursday morning.
UNLV senior running back Lexington Thomas was named second-team All-Mountain West on Wednesday. He was the only Rebel selected to either team, but senior offensive tackle Nathan Jacobson, senior defensive end Roger Mann and junior guard Justin Polu were named honorable mention.
UNLV’s football team painted the Fremont Cannon red on Monday morning at the student union. The Rebels claimed the trophy by defeating UNR 34-29 on Saturday night at Sam Boyd Stadium.
Rebel Nation host Cassie Soto and Rebels beat reporter Mark Anderson break down the monumental win over UNR this past Saturday as well as preview the Runnin’ Rebels upcoming games.
UNLV junior Javin White, who made two critical interceptions in Saturday’s 34-29 victory over UNR, was named Mountain West defensive player of the week.
UNLV’s Javin White made two critical interceptions in the fourth quarter of the Rebels’ 34-29 victory over UNR at Sam Boyd Stadium. The Rebels have beaten UNR two of the past four years.
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