Rise and Fall of The Rebels: Recent Episodes
8 News Now Podcasts
The UNLV Runnin' Rebels were one of the most memorable and exciting teams in college basketball history. Ron Futrell of 8 News Now looks into what made the program so successful, and the conspiracy that led to its demise.
Ron Futrell goes solo in this episode and talks about the Rebels under Rollie Massimino. The Secret Contract and other issues are discussed.
Ron Futrell is joined by former Review Journal writer John Henderson to talk about the early days of the Rebels and the relationship between Coach Jerry Tarkanian and UNLV President Bob Maxson.
Ron Futrell talks to former Rebel Basketball player Evric Gray about his time at UNLV. This deals mainly with the Rollie Massimino era. This is Part 2 of 2 with Evric.
Ron Futrell talks to Don Yaeger about his experiences in Las Vegas while writing the book "Shark Attack".
Ron Futrell talks to former Rebel Basketball player Evric Gray who played for both Jerry Tarkanian and Rollie Massimino at UNLV, This is Part 1 of 2 with Evric.
Ron Futrell and Joe Spilatro of RebelNet.com talk about the issues that led to the rise of the UNLV Basketball program and its demise. This is part 2 of the conversation with Joe dealing mainly from a fans perspective.
Ron Futrell talks to former UNLV Womens Basketball Coach Jim Bolla about the UNLV Athletic Department during the Tark Era. Bolla was also a key fundraiser for UNLV and shares his inside information on the battles within the university during this time.
Ron Futrell talks to Rebels "Superfan" Joe Spilatro. Incredible insights from a fans perspective on why the UNLV Runnin' Rebels were so successful and what led to the teams demise. This is the first of two parts with Joe Spiltro. He also talks about growing up in a mob family in Las Vegas in the mid 80's
Ron Futrell talks to Danny Tarkanian and Doug Sanderson about what made the UNLV Runnin' Rebels one of the top college basketball teams in the nation, and what eventually led to the programs demise. Danny is son of coach Jerry Tarkanian and a former UNLV player, Doug is the former Associate Athletic Director at UNLV from 1983-1991. This is Part Two of 2.
Ron Futrell talks to Danny Tarkanian and Doug Sanderson about what made the UNLV Runnin' Rebels one of the top college basketball teams in the nation, and what eventually led to the programs demise. Danny is son of coach Jerry Tarkanian and a former UNLV player, Doug is the former Associate Athletic Director at UNLV from 1983-1991. This is Part One of 2.