Sports Columns

Massamba refuses to accept mediocrity

I’m not sure Brice Massamba ever is going to be that guy. The one who rules a basketball key. The one whose presence is so strong, he dwarfs even a reasonably large defender holding on from behind. The one so athletic, he glides more than rumbles down a court, so nimble, he rises more than jumps.

UNLV unravels in rout

December 13, 2009 - 10:00 pm

Well, that will bring you down to earth fast. Like a base jumper whose chute doesn’t open.

Challenge for UNLV is to grow from setback

September 13, 2009 - 9:00 pm

Now is when we see if all the talk about experience and attitude and determination is true.

Anthony’s potential high on, off field

August 13, 2009 - 9:00 pm

Take the negative stereotypes you have heard or read or witnessed about a college athlete, put them in a coffee grinder and turn it on. UNLV Rebel Rodelin Anthony doesn’t fit any, right down to the classical music he meditates to minutes before kickoff.

Inconsistent UNLV pops own bubble

March 13, 2009 - 9:00 pm

Boy, I sure called that one.

Hamga proves star rankings guarantee nothing

December 13, 2008 - 10:00 pm

Lon Kruger was a no-star. All he turned out to be was one of the finest basketball players in Kansas State history. Lew Hill was a no-star. All he did was win a national junior college championship and become an All-Missouri Valley Conference player at Wichita State. Rene Rougeau was a no-star. All he can boast about is being the best all-around player on UNLV’s roster today.