Former Canyon Springs High School defensive lineman Melvin Johnson was UNLV first-year coach Tony’s Sanchez’s first commitment. But Johnson failed to qualify academically, and he said Wednesday he will attend Victor Valley College in Victorville, Calif.
UNLV Football
By Ron Kantowski / RJ
When you’ve been down for as long as UNLV has in football, you’re going to have to take an occasional risk on the recruiting trail — you might have to accept an Alabama reject or two, or maybe go for a quick fix via the junior colleges. Longtime observers of the local football scene are aware of this.
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