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Scholarship possibility keeps UNLV walk-ons playing with hope

In the most emotional moment of UNLV’s spring football practice, Rebels coach Tony Sanchez made a surprise announcement to the team after its final workout before spring break that junior walk-on linebacker Roscoe Kalilikane would be awarded a scholarship.

Rebels enter spring football with greater depth

Year 2 of the Tony Sanchez era at UNLV starts in earnest Monday morning with the first of 15 spring football practices at Rebel Park.

Position-by-position breakdown of the UNLV-Hawaii game

If UNLV’s Blake Decker plays, this category goes to the Rebels. If not, give it to Hawaii and Ikaika Woolsey. Expect Decker to play, but will he be effective with an injured right shoulder?

Hawaii connection runs deep within Rebels

Hawaii long has been a key recruiting area for UNLV’s football program, and there is a natural rivalry between the Rebels and that state’s flagship university.

RJ Picks: UNLV vs. San Jose State

The Rebels are 3-point underdogs when they host San Jose State today. Kickoff is at 6:00 p.m. PT.

Blame thrown around as UNLV’s passing game sputters

When a passing game struggles, the simple thing to do is look at the quarterback. In UNLV’s case, that position is far from blameless. But the Rebels’ wide receivers, thought to be a strength entering the football season, haven’t created enough space to give the quarterbacks adequate targets. And the inexperienced and undersized offensive line hasn’t always provided the best protection.

5 questions ahead of UNLV-San Jose State

Five burning questions for UNLV’s football game against San Jose State at 6 p.m. Saturday at Sam Boyd Stadium

Sanchez set to open first training camp with UNLV

UNLV football fans are constantly reminded these are different times under first-year coach Tony Sanchez, from his aggressive approach to recruiting to his willingness to promote the program at every opportunity. And now one more thing.