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By any name, AD must prove he’s right choice

The majority opinion is that Jim Livengood won a race in which he finished second, something that might be impossible to verify and yet certainly plausible when you consider how his new boss introduced him Thursday.

Rebels shoot down Wildcats

Long-range shooters come in all shapes and sizes. UNLV junior Matt Shaw, a 6-foot-8-inch, 240-pound forward, can be a big threat far from the basket.

Balancing books crucial for new AD

Jim Livengood admits he’s not a CPA. But he claims to know something about numbers and how to work with budgets.

UNLV settles on Livengood

Jim Livengood wasn’t UNLV’s choice to fill its athletic director vacancy as of Wednesday afternoon, according to sources with knowledge of the hiring process, but by late that night things had changed.

Smatresk still deliberating in search for UNLV AD

UNLV’s search for a new athletic director continued Wednesday, with school president Neal Smatresk saying he was still gathering information and examining contract issues.

Rebels’ Willis tries backup plan

A fixture in UNLV’s starting lineup the past two seasons, junior guard Tre’Von Willis will spend his second straight game in a backup role. One reason for that: Willis is bothered by a sore back.

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Football hire can’t be bungled

Experiments can be dangerous. My son was 2 when he tried one at home, only to discover sticking a penny into an electrical outlet wasn’t as enjoyable as watching “Barney.” To this day, nine years later, the kid lives in a perpetual state of bed hair.

Livengood looking ahead

Jim Livengood didn’t wait for anyone to ask.

Chace’s pace more to Rebels’ liking

CEDAR CITY, Utah — Slow starts to games seem to be a theme for UNLV, and sophomore Chace Stanback has been looking to pick up the pace himself. … A strong start by Stanback and a second-half surge led by Tre’Von Willis carried the Rebels to a 77-59 victory over Southern Utah at Centrum Arena, where a majority of the 4,331 fans were backing the visitors.

UFC president weighs in on UNLV AD candidates

Count Ultimate Fighting Championship president Dana White among those who are not excited about the finalists for the UNLV athletic director position.

UNLV’s AD search, three finalists merit closer look

The search for UNLV’s next athletic director could conclude with an offer to one of three finalists today, which probably explains the festive mood president Neal Smatresk championed at the school’s basketball game Saturday.

Loss puts Rebels on ‘alert’

CEDAR CITY, Utah — In a typical film session, UNLV coach Lon Kruger reviews the previous game and emphasizes points positive and negative.

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