Tony Sanchez did everything but win at UNLV, setting the program on a path for success more than anyone else who held his position. He defeated UNR on Saturday in his final game.
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After being fired by UNLV last week, Tony Sanchez suggested college football coaches who jump directly from high school might be doomed to fail.
Kenyon Oblad threw a 19-yard touchdown pass to Steve Jenkins in overtime to give UNLV a 33-30 win at UNR on Saturday in the final game for Rebels coach Tony Sanchez.
UNLV and UNR have different ideas how to make their football season more significant. The teams meet at noon Saturday in Reno.
Tony Sanchez showed class in facing the music and the media after being fired as UNLV’s football coach following five losing seasons — unlike Mike Sanford when he was ousted by the school.
UNLV was expected to move into Allegiant Stadium full time next season, but its games against Louisiana Tech on Sept. 5 and Arizona State on Sept. 12 might be played at Sam Boyd Stadium.
Landing a coach with supreme name recognition is exactly the path UNLV should travel in football, one that could ultimately affect all other sports in a positive manner.
UNLV athletic director Desiree Reed-Francois has a track record of hires. Here is a look at how they have worked out.
The North vs. South rivalry between UNLV and UNR, Nevada’s two football-playing schools, has taken its rightful place among the NCAA’s most bitter, thanks in no small part to the Fremont Cannon.
Tony Sanchez, fired with one game remaining in his fifth season as Rebels football coach, leaves the program in much better shape than anyone who has held the job.
Here are five football coaches who UNLV athletic director Desiree Reed-Francois could consider to hire to replace Tony Sanchez.
UNLV athletic director Desiree Reed-Francois announced Monday that she had fired football coach Tony Sanchez after five seasons.
UNLV senior cornerback Jericho Flowers intercepted a pass, recovered a fumble and made 10 tackles that included one for loss.
UNLV defensive tackle Kolo Uasike joins baseball slugger Pete Alonso in providing a fading Las Vegas sports facility with a memorable final act.
Former UNLV All-America safety Jamaal Brimmer was one of more than 200 ex-players who took part in festivities before the Rebels’ victory over San Jose State on Saturday.