Saturday’s game came down to a fairly routine field goal.
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Now is when we see if all the talk about experience and attitude and determination is true.
The book on Oregon State is if you’re going to get the Beavers, get them early.
The word from Corvallis is that Jacquizz Rodgers is a busy guy who doesn’t get all that excited about interviews. At least that’s the word an Oregon State media relations department official offered Monday.
The UNLV-Baylor video from 1999 has become a teaching tool for Rebels cornerbacks coach Mike Bradeson.
When UNLV tailback Channing Trotter tries to elude Oregon State linebacker Keaton Kristick on Saturday, it might bring back some memories.
When he became the San Diego Chargers’ coach in 1999, Mike Riley didn’t hesitate to ask Mike Sanford to join his staff.
If the spotlight on Brigham Young was intense entering last season, it’s nothing compared to the laser beam pointing at the Cougars now.
Editor’s Note: This is the latest installment of a weekly feature in which the Las Vegas Review-Journal asks 20 questions of a member of the UNLV football team.
Channing Trotter knew this was his opportunity to show he was worthy of being UNLV’s starting tailback — and he took full advantage of it.
I am not sure when Sacramento State coaches decided it was best not to throw much against UNLV on Saturday night. It might have been when Hornets quarterback Jason Smith’s second attempt was a one-hopper on an 8-yard out that James Loney would have struggled to field.
UNLV coach Mike Sanford was right, there is no such thing as a preseason game in college football.
More optimism greets this UNLV football season than any in many years, but some questions remain unanswered. Those answers will begin to come tonight when the Rebels open against Sacramento State tonight.
GAME DAY:
UNLV vs. Sacramento State: 7 p.m. at Sam Boyd Stadium. Radio: KWWN-AM (1100). Line: Rebels -22, no total
With Labor Day weekend coming up and more notable opponents later in UNLV’s football schedule, many fans will find other ways to spend their time Saturday than drive to Sam Boyd Stadium to see the Rebels play Sacramento State.
UNLV defensive coordinator Dennis Therrell prefers not to view Saturday’s season opener against Sacramento State as a player audition; it’s a football game, and winning is the priority.
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