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UNLV football hits APR number

UNLV’s football program posted a four-year Academic Progress Rate average of 937. The minimum to be eligible for postseason play is 930. All 17 UNLV sports achieved above the four-year required APR.

UNLV football GPA on the rise

The grade-point average of UNLV’s football team rose from a 2.35 in the fall semester to a 2.7 for the term that recently ended, coach Tony Sanchez said. He also said 11 players made the Dean’s List.

UNLV recruiting guru stoked to be back after stroke

As the Rebels’ point man for recruiting, Jimmy Morimoto has earned the trust and respect of Mike Sanford, Bobby Hauck and now Tony Sanchez. He’s organized, thorough, knowledgeable and committed, seeing the long hours the job demands as an opportunity to do what he loves.

UNLV-Arkansas State football game could be delayed

Arkansas State has asked UNLV to move its 2017 football game at Sam Boyd Stadium back two years. The Rebels are considering the request.

Former UNR commitment will play at UNLV

Defensive lineman Nick Dehdashtian, who committed to UNR in 2013, plans to walk on at UNLV for this upcoming season. He is at Midwestern Preparatory Academy in Orland Park, Ill.

Top five UNLV football four-year transfers

UNLV’s football team recently picked up a commitment from running back Altee Tenpenny, who is transferring from Alabama. The Rebels have had several notable transfers over the years.

Junior college defensive tackle commits to play at UNLV

UNLV picked up the commitment of Long Beach (Calif.) City College Jason Fao, who will play for the Rebels this season. He originally signed with Texas-El Paso.

Former Rebels Boyko, Murray-Lawrence taken in CFL Draft

Former UNLV offensive lineman Brett Boyko was drafted in the second round of the CFL Draft by the British Columbia Lions on Tuesday. His former teammate, running back Shaquille Murray-Lawrence, was taken in the third round, also by the Lions.

Friends in high places

U.S. Sen. Harry Reid, D-Nev., wrote a congratulatory letter to former UNLV star running back Joe Haro.