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Finale victory crucial to Tony Sanchez’s UNLV plan

Both football teams appear to be in similar situations, playing the final game of a disappointing season, the outcome having little effect on the Mountain West landscape. The situations, though, are not as similar as they appear.

Turnover high among Mountain West ADs during crucial period

An astounding six of the Mountain West’s 12 football-playing schools are under new leadership at a time of tremendous challenge for the flagship football league among the so-called Group of Five. UNLV’s Tina Kunzer-Murphy, at the helm since July 2013, is one of the senior ADs in the conference.

UNLV football GPA on the rise

The grade-point average of UNLV’s football team rose from a 2.35 in the fall semester to a 2.7 for the term that recently ended, coach Tony Sanchez said. He also said 11 players made the Dean’s List.

Versatile Barnhill never out of position for Rebels

Taylor Barnhill is one of 25 seniors preparing for his final UNLV football game. He has moved around the lineup without complaint, and this season he has been valuable at H-back.

Rebels prepare for two-headed quarterback

New Mexico coach Bob Davie plans to play two quarterbacks, Cole Gautsche and Lamar Jordan, the rest of the season. But they both run the same triple option offense, so UNLV shouldn’t have to make much of an adjustment depending on which player is in the game.

UNLV loses conference opener 34-17

UNLV’s comeback attempt never got off the ground, as San Diego State beat the Rebels 34-17.

UNLV’s Davis shows loyalty to school that took chance on him

Senior wide receiver Devante Davis repaid the loyalty UNLV showed him by twice deciding to stay with the Rebels for another season. He should end his career as one of the greatest receivers in school history.