Firing Gregorak right call

When Colorado prosecutors dismissed charges last week against former UNLV assistant football coach Ty Gregorak, the school's decision in May to force him out looked hasty.

But upon closer examination, UNLV's move still appears to be the right call.

Prosecutors in Boulder, Colo., knew they couldn't prove beyond a reasonable doubt that Gregorak was guilty of breaking into a car and stealing a gun and wallet. But the Rebels aren't held to the same burden of proof.

Gregorak, whether he committed a crime or not, was guilty of putting himself in a compromising position and the university in a negative light. He didn't give UNLV much choice but to sever ties with him as linebackers coach and recruiting coordinator.

The Rebels' quick action made the Gregorak situation a nonfactor in recruiting. Had he remained, even with the charges being dropped, opposing schools would have pounced.

UNLV is better off after replacing Gregorak with former Utah State coach Brent Guy, who also has served as defensive coordinator at Arizona State, Boise State and Louisville.

■ NOT JUST ANOTHER PRETTY FACE -- One of college football's most-watched debuts this season will be the replacing of a Florida legend -- no, not John Brantley taking over for Tim Tebow as the Gators' quarterback.

Jenn Brown succeeds fellow Florida alumna Erin Andrews, who is freeing up time with her new work on "Good Morning America," as ESPN's sideline reporter on Thursday night games.

Andrews is a fine reporter but draws more attention for her looks -- she was voted Playboy's Sexiest Sportscaster in 2008 and 2009.

Brown is a former model who can be found on the Internet wearing little more than Playboy playmates do.

"I recognize that without those swimsuit pictures out there, there'd maybe be a better perception of me," Brown told The Orlando (Fla.) Sentinel. "But I have confidence that my passion for sports and the job I will do will make viewers realize that I'm not just some face or swimsuit girl thrown into a sideline role. I take it very seriously."

■ WHAT'S IN A NAME? -- The name that a parent chooses for a child can impact him or her for life.

Being named after a famous person can saddle a kid with high expectations from the start.

But how about being named after a deity?

Meet God's Power Offor, a defensive end at Hialeah (Fla.) American Senior High School.

Alas, Scout.com lists him as merely a two-star prospect. Imagine his folks' disappointment.

But Offor received a scholarship offer from Wake Forest. So God's Power could become a Demon Deacon.

■ WHAT'S IN A NAME?, PART II -- No introductions are necessary between New York football fans and defensive end Jason Taylor, a longtime nemesis with the Miami Dolphins who now plays for the Jets.

"They've been chanting my name up here for 12 years," Taylor told Newsday. "It's what they say after the name I'm working on changing."

COMPILED BY MARK ANDERSON
LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL