UNLV fans will have a chance to experience college football in luxury at the new Las Vegas Stadium when it opens for the 2020 season. But it’s going to cost them.
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Jabaz Myles, a senior linebacker from St. Augustine High School, tweeted that he has committed to UNLV. He is the third member of the Rebels’ 2020 recruiting class.
Here’s the part often lost in the suggestion that UNLV would be better off without major college football: Such a move wouldn’t come without serious consequences.
Cal State Fullerton and Long Beach State dropped football in the early 1990s because of financial considerations. UNLV, however, remains committed to the sport.
Arkansas State coach Blake Anderson has brought stability to the football program while continuing the winning. The Red Wolves host UNLV on Saturday.
The Gold Sheet editor Bruce Marshall provides tech notes and trends for the Review-Journal.
UNLV junior defensive end Nick Dehdashtian will miss the football season because of a Lisfranc fracture on his left foot. He was expected to compete with senior Jameer Outsey for the starting spot.
Liberty senior linebacker Kyle Beaudry announced his commitment via Twitter on Wednesday to play his college ball at UNLV.
An ACL injury kept UNLV junior center Sid Acosta out all of last football season. Now he’s back practicing with the starters, and expectations are high.
Faith Lutheran High School’s Sir Oliver Everett II became the first member of UNLV’s 2019 football recruiting class. He will join UNLV as an athlete rather than for a specific position.
UNLV coach Tony Sanchez said he was pleased with Tuesday’s spring football practice at Rebel Park. He also mentioned three players who are emerging this spring.
The backdrop of Harvey Hyde’s Twitter account is a photo of the former UNLV football coach chatting about “big uglies” with legendary broadcaster Keith Jackson.
The Minnesota Sports Facilities Authority is a guidepost for what the Las Vegas Stadium Authority could look like in four years once the stadium that will house the Oakland Raiders is completed.
UNLV addressed areas throughout its football team in announcing 13 players who signed Wednesday. Coach Tony Sanchez still has 12 spots to fill, and the traditional signing period begins Feb. 7.
UNLV’s football team will become bowl eligible Saturday with a victory at UNR. The Rebels, however, still might get left out of the bowl picture of a large number of eligible teams.