Review-Journal reporter Adam Hill covered a little bit of everything in 2023, and his best-of list reflects that. Check out his top stories of the year.
UNLV
Apparently breaking an NFL record isn’t enough to earn recognition from the league as one of the players of the week. Also, catching up with a former UNLV great.
The Raiders plan to donate $1 million to UNLV athletics to show their support for the school’s football program.
A leak in Allegiant Stadium’s roof that drew much attention this month during the UNLV-Bryant college football game has been repaired.
The UNLV football game against Bryant, played indoors at Allegiant Stadium, was briefly halted late in the first half as water seeped into the venue during a downpour.
Returning UNLV starting punter Marshall Nichols shares a home stadium and personal kicking coach with Raiders Pro Bowler AJ Cole.
Some more amenities are planned near Allegiant Stadium, with many planned to be open during the NFL season.
The Raiders are adding former UNLV defensive coordinator Keith Heyward as their defensive quality control coach. He spent last season with the Rebels.
Allegiant Stadium continues to prove itself as one of Las Vegas’ biggest draws with nearly 1.7 million fans attending events at the $2 billion facility in 2022.