Tatuo Martinson this year is parlaying his strength in the Fertitta Football Complex’s weight room into a spot on UNLV’s starting defensive line.
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The UNLV football team faced a downpour at its first spring practice Wednesday morning. The Rebels are trying to move forward after the death of Ryan Keeler.
UNLV shot 29.7 percent against San Diego State and went through a five-minute stretch late in the second half without a field goal Saturday at the Thomas & Mack Center.
UNLV (4-4) missed 24 of its first 33 shots Wednesday against Southern Methodist University (6-3) and fell 83-64 at Moody Coliseum in Dallas.
UNLV coach Marcus Arroyo said Monday that the emotion of the rivalry may have played a factor in the team’s poor performance.
UNLV senior kicker Daniel Gutierrez, awarded a scholarship during an intrasquad scrimmage in August, has made his first seven field-goal attempts this season.
Eastern Washington is among the best the FCS has to offer. The Eagles contend perennially for Big Sky conference championships and FCS playoff appearances.
West Virginia junior point guard Jordan McCabe is leaving the Big 12 to come to Las Vegas and play for the Rebels.
The Rebels open at San Diego State on Oct 24, followed by a game against UNR at Allegiant Stadium the following week.