The Mountain West released a new COVID-19 policy Wednesday regarding winter and spring sports.
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UNLV has created a program called The Vegas Effect to assist its athletes as they become eligible next year to profit off their name, image and likeness.
UNLV acting president Marta Meana and UNR president Marc Johnson posted a video on Twitter asking for good sportsmanship for the basketball game between the teams Wednesday night.
UNLV will play its final game at Sam Boyd Stadium when the Rebels face San Jose State at 1 p.m. Saturday. The university has three likely options what to do with the property.
This is the seventh installment of a weekly feature that will look at a notable Rebels game at Sam Boyd Stadium. UNLV moves to Allegiant Stadium next year.
Barney Cotton was UNLV’s offensive coordinator the past four seasons, but stepped aside in July so that he could be placed on a waiting list.
UNLV freshman defensive end Jacoby Windmon will start the Aug. 31 season opener against Southern Utah at Sam Boyd Stadium. An eligibility issue has sidelined senior Gabe McCoy for that game.
The Mountain West faces many questions as a new football season is about to begin. The conference’s media days are at Green Valley Ranch Resort on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Denior Javin White is the first UNLV player since John Lotulelei in 2012 to appear on the Butkus Award watch list. The award honors to the nation’s top linebacker.
Florida linebacker Rayshad Jackson announced Saturday that he is transferring to UNLV. As a graduate transfer, he is eligible to play this season.
Attendance has sagged since the UNLV-UNR game was moved to Thanksgiving weekend in 2016. Rebels coach Tony Sanchez likes the idea of playing the game on Nevada Day or that weekend.
Tom Spousta and Mark Anderson discuss UNLV’s loss to Air Force, Tony Sanchez’s future with the team, and the upcoming UNLV Basketball season.
UNLV visits a winless San Jose State team on Saturday, but the Spartans have been more competitive than their record indicates. Oddsmakers believe this will be a close game, labeling the Rebels as 1-point favorites.
UNLV has policies and protocols for offseason football conditioning and training camp designed to increase player safety. Maryland football player Jordan McNair died after offseason workouts due to heatstroke.
UNLV football coach Tony Sanchez said he was pleased with how all four quarterbacks performed in Thursday’s scrimmage at Rebel Park. It was the Rebels’ final practice before spring break.
