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.
UNLV junior quarterback Armani Rogers is ready for redemption, after sitting out six games last season due to a foot injury. Rogers was injured just four games into the season last year, versus Arkansas State, and looks to prove himself this year when his team plays the Red Wolves again on September 7.
The Degree, UNLV’s new 226-unit apartment complex, is complete and open for student living on campus. (Mat Luschek/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Hannah Williams, a PhD student at UNLV and second runner up in the Hooters Girl national pageant, talks about her accomplishments. (Bizuayehu Tesfaye/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @bizutesafye
UNLV football head coach Tony Sanchez walks the Las Vegas Review-Journal through the Fertitta Football Complex as it is nearing completion.
With the help of a music therapist, a man facing life’s final stanza has been able to achieve one of his wishes — to attend his adopted granddaughter’s graduation from UNLV.
Nebraska coach Fred Hoiberg talks about his relationship with T.J. Otzelberger. (Mark Anderson/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
UNLV men’s basketball head coach T.J. Otzelberger and staff made a stop at the UFC Performance Institute as part of the Runnin’ Rebel Caravan. Otzelberger was led around the facility by UFC legend Forrest Griffin.
UNLV men’s basketball head coach T.J. Otzelberger learned how to power punch from UFC Hall of Famer Forrest Griffin at the UFC Performance Institute on Monday. Otzelberger went through various mixed martial arts drills and got a tour of the state-of-the-art facility as part of the Runnin’ Rebel Caravan. (Heidi Fang & Cassie Soto/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
It’s been over a month since UNLV hired new men’s basketball head coach T. J. Otzelberger. Since then, Otzelberger has kept his promise in trying to keep as many former players on the team as possible, while at the same time, adding new recruits of his own. Otzelberger has also brought in a new coaching staff that includes former Runnin’ Rebel, Kevin Kruger.
Former Vice President of the United States Al Gore talks to an audience at UNLV about the effects of Climate change and how to switch to renewable sources of energy.
UNLV dental school paid Dr. George McAlpine $460,000 … in profit-sharing, but his practice never turned a profit … according to a memo obtained by the Review-Journal McAlpine said his boss, Karen West, approved the payments. But the memo says he should pay the money back.
US Senator Cory Booker speaks at UNLV during a Young Democrats meet and greet on Thursday, April 18, 2019. (Mat Luschek / Review-Journal)
New head coach for UNLV men’s basketball, T. J. Otzelberger talks about UNLV tradition and shares a story about being cut from AAU at age 15.
UNLV football coach Tony Sanchez recaps spring practice. (Mark Anderson/Las Vegas Review-Journal )
UNLV Football held its annual Spring Showcase to mark the end of spring practice. Rebel Nation host Cassie Soto and Rebels beat writer Mark Anderson discuss the 2019 season preview.
Ed Graney and Heidi Fang preview the Final Four in the NCAA Tournament and discuss the rise of Texas Tech’s Chris Beard, who had a brief stint as UNLV’s basketball coach and was just named the AP Coach of the Year.
UNLV Athletic Director Desiree Reed-Francois says she’s excited and hopeful for the future of the university’s basketball program with the hiring of men’s basketball head coach T.J. Otzelberger, who says “he couldn’t be more fired up to be a Runnin’ Rebel.” (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
T.J. Otzelberger was introduced as the Runnin’ Rebels head coach at a news conference on Thursday. Cassie Soto, Adam Hill and Ed Graney recap the event and discuss what the new head coach needs to do to make an immediate impact. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
UNLV athletics director Desiree Reed-Francois talks to press about the firing of UNLV Runnin’ Rebels head coach Marvin Menzies and what qualities they are looking for in a new head coach.
UNLV athletic director Desiree Reed- Francois announced on Friday that after three seasons as the men’s basketball head coach, Marvin Menzies was fired.
UNLV head coach Marvin Menzies was emotional in his post game press conference, after his team’s loss to SDSU in the Mountain West tournament quarterfinals, 63-55.