After 49 years of calling Sam Boyd Stadium home, UNLV football closed out the stadium with a thrilling 38-35 victory over San Jose State. Rebel Nation crew Cassie Soto and Mark Anderson breakdown how the Rebels were able to hold off the Spartans in the final seconds of the game.
Former UNLV quarterbacks Randall Cunningham and Kenny Mayne were in attendance for the final football game at Sam Boyd Stadium. The two reflect on the memories they had at the stadium that has been home to UNLV football for 49 years.
“The Voice of the Rebels”, Dick Calvert reflects on his time working for UNLV as the official announcer for the school over the past 48 years. He also remembers times calling games at Sam Boyd Stadium and what future looks like playing at Allegiant Stadium. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
UNLV basketball snapped a three-game losing streak on Monday night with a 72-58 win over Abilene Christian. Runnin’ Rebels junior guard Amauri Hardy led his team in scoring, putting up 25 points against the Wildcats.
Swenson Street has been renamed University Center Drive after a four year effort by UNLV. (Mick Akers/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
UNLV junior guard Amauri Hardy’s career-high 27 points were not enough to help lift his team past Kansas State. The Runnin’ Rebels fell 60-56 in overtime to the Wildcats on Saturday evening. Rebel Nation host Cassie Soto and Rebels beat writer Mark Anderson discuss what went wrong in the final minutes for UNLV.
The Runnin’ Rebels opened up the season under new head coach T.J. Otzelberger with an 86-71 win over Purdue Fort Wayne on Tuesday night. Five players scored in double-digits, with Jonah Antonio and Mbacke Diong leading the pack with 17 points each. Rebel Nation host Cassie Soto and Rebels beat writer Mark Anderson breakdown the win.
Christopher Prestipino of Las Vegas pleaded not guilty Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019, to charges in the slaying of Esmeralda Gonzalez, a 24-year-old model, whose body authorities said was found encased in concrete. (Angus Kelly/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
The Runnin’ Rebels return to action on Tuesday, Nov. 5 at 7 pm when the team hosts Purdue Fort Wayne. Rebel Nation crew Cassie Soto and Mark Anderson give their thoughts on the season ahead and discuss the players pre-game rituals.
UNLV football lost to Colorado State 37-17 on Saturday, marking the seventh loss of the season for the Rebels. After last year’s unsuccessful season, UNLV Athletic Director Desiree Reed-Francois said she expected bowl eligibility in Sanchez’ fifth season, but that cannot happen after Saturday’s loss. Rebel Nation crew Cassie Soto and Mark Anderson discuss what could be next for Sanchez should he be fired.
The UNLV School of Medicine took one more step toward full accreditation this week. The school received its provisional accreditation from the Liaison Committee on Medical Education, the accrediting authority for medical schools throughout the U.S. and Canada.
The Runnin’ Rebels learned a few things from Friday’s exhibition game against West Baptist College and are working to tighten up any loose ends ahead of the home opener on Tuesday, Nov. 5.
Former UNLV baseball coach Tim Chambers died Sunday night at the age of 54. The cause of death was not immediately known. Chambers coached the Rebels to a 157-132 record between 2011 and 2015. UNLV won the Mountain West regular-season championship in 2014 and advanced to the NCAA regionals in Corvallis, Oregon. Chambers was named conference Coach of the Year that season.
Five turnovers cost UNLV any chance of beating Fresno State on the road on Friday. The Rebels lost 56-27 against the Bulldogs and are 0-3 in conference play. Rebel Nation host Cassie Soto and Rebels beat writer Mark Anderson discuss the loss and preview UNLV basketball’s upcoming exhibition game.
For the first time in program history, UNLV football beat an SEC team on the road. The Rebels dominated Vanderbilt in the 34-10 victory on Saturday. Rebel Nation host Cassie Soto and Rebels beat writer Mark Anderson breakdown how the Rebels were able to snap a four-game losing streak.
UNLV football suffered its fourth straight loss of the season to Boise State on Saturday, Oct 5, falling 38-13 to the Broncos. Freshman quarterback Kenyon Oblad made his first career start under center and after the game expressed his frustrations by saying “I’m tired of losing.” UNLV will next face Vanderbilt and as Rebel Nation host Cassie Soto and Rebels beat writer Mark Anderson explain, that game could be a win for the Rebels.
UNLV cut the ribbon Thursday, Oct. 3, 2019, opening the doors to the Fertitta Football Complex, its new football training facility. (Mat Luschek / Las Vegas Review-Journal)
UNLV music students will ring a set of chimes 58 times in honor of the victims of the Route 91 Harvest festival shooting. (Nathan Asselin/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
UNLV music students will ring a set of chimes 58 times in honor of the victims of the Route 91 Harvest festival shooting. (Nathan Asselin/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
UNLV football is 1-3 after falling flat in Laramie, losing to the Cowboys 53-17. The Rebels will now prepare to host #16 Boise State on Saturday, Oct. 5. Rebel Nation host Cassie Soto and Rebels beat writer Mark Anderson discuss the loss, as well as preview the Scarlet and Grey basketball showcase.
Giovanni Ruiz was arrested four days after 19-year-old UNLV student Paula Davis was found shot to death inside her family’s van. Defense attorney Gabriel Grasso had filed a motion to prohibit police officers from speaking to the media about the case. (Michael Quine/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
UNLV Runnin’ Rebels head coach T.J. Otzelberger talks about the practice routine for the team and long practice sessions.
UNLV football is 1-2 so far this season, after back-to-back losses from Arkansas State and Northwestern. After the Arkansas State loss, head coach Tony Sanchez said he and his staff would re-evaluate the quarterback position after a rough start for Armani Rogers. Rebel Nation host Cassie Soto and Rebels beat writer Mark Anderson discuss who will likely start under center, as well as preview UNLV basketball.
Hunter Johnson’s 50-yard touchdown pass to JJ Jefferson late in the third quarter broke open a two-point game and helped Northwestern defeat UNLV 30-14 on Saturday.
UNLV quarterback Armani Rogers talks about the team’s upcoming schedule. (Mark Anderson/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
UNLV football suffered its first loss of the season at home versus Arkansa State, 43-17. After the game, head coach Tony Sanchez spoke to media and said that he and his staff would likely evaluate the quarterback position, after starter Armani Rogers completed just 8 of 23 passes for 42 yards. Rebel Nation host Cassie Soto and Rebels beat writer Mark Anderson discuss the loss and what could happen with the quarterback position.
UNLV football opened up its 49th and final season at Sam Boyd Stadium with a Saturday night win over Southern Utah, 56-23.
UNLV football is ready to open up its 49th and final season at Sam Boyd Stadium on Saturday, August 31 versus Southern Utah. Rebel Nation host Cassie Soto and Rebels beat writer Mark Anderson preview the season opener, as well as discuss how UNLV’s “Faithful Fan Pricing” has helped ticket sales this year.
UNLV football practiced in full pads for the first time on Tuesday evening, after quick rainfall hit Sam Boyd Stadium. Head coach Tony Sanchez says he didn’t really see any more intensity from his guys than he does when the team is not padded, and is happy that they are always high-energy players.
The 2019 Mountain West Media Days have officially wrapped up and one of the biggest news items to come out of the event was the preseason predicted order of finish. This season, UNLV was predicted to finish 5th in the West behind defending MW champs Fresno State, San Diego State, UNR and Hawaii. Rebel Nation host Cassie Soto and Rebels beat writer Mark Anderson discuss the predicted finish, as well as preview UNLV’s upcoming season.
