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Fresh off a victory at UNR, the UNLV basketball team looks to win four games in four days to secure the Mountain West's automatic berth into the NCAA Tournament. We dissect UNLV's chances on another episode of the Rebel Room, a Las Vegas Sun podcast.
Marcus Arroyo was suddenly fired Monday as the UNLV football coach after three seasons. We discuss what's next for the program on this edition of the Rebel Room.
The UNLV basketball team held Dayton scoreless for the final six minutes on Tuesday to grab the most significant win in the Kevin Kruger coaching era. We discuss that and more on another edition of the Rebel Room.
The UNLV football program is two wins away from becoming eligible for a bowl. The basketball program starts another season looking to reach the NCAA Tournament for the first time in 10 season. We discuss on another Rebel Room.
The UNLV football team had its best start to the season in recent memory in winning four of its initial five games. And while they were blown out last week against San Jose State, the program is sitting in unfamiliar ground needing two wins over the remaining six games to qualify for a postseason bowl game. We discuss that and more in another edition of the Rebel Room.
By virtue of winning the opener over Idaho State last week, UNLV is sitting at 1-0 for the first time since 2019. And that presents Marcus Arroyo’s squad with a golden opportunity as they prepare to travel to face Cal on Saturday, because if they manage to score an upset victory to improve to 2-0, their bowl odds will shoot through the roof.
Could this be the season the UNLV football team reaches a bowl game? After all, they've got a roster of relative unknowns in transfer players who could make an impact. And what to make of the UNLV basketball program's defeat in Canada, where the defense — the program's calling card — looked awful. The Sun's Mike Grimala and Ray Brewer discuss.
The UNLV football team is about two months away from opening its season by hosting Idaho State. Like you, we are anticipating the action. The Golden Nugget sports book posted betting numbers on all 12 of the UNLV games in 2022, listing the Rebels as a favorite four times — including by 1-point against UNR. The Sun's Mike Grimala and Ray Brewer analyze the football schedule, and also talk UNLV basketball. We appreciate your feedback.
It's a simple scenario for the UNLV basketball team: Win three games in three days at the Mountain West tournament and make the NCAA tournament.
The UNLV basketball team has won four straight games — including sweeping rival UNR — in closing the regular season strong. Could they also make noise in the Mountain West tournament? And is the success the result of one player? Bryce Hamilton, after all, is the leading candidate to be the league's player of the year. Mike and Ray discuss on another edition of the Rebel Room, a Las Vegas Sun podcast.
The Sun's Mike Grimala and Ray Brewer discuss the suddenly hot UNLV basketball team. They were impressed how many students showed up for the victory against UNR.
The Sun's Mike Grimala and Ray Brewer discuss what's next for the UNLV football team after a 2-10 season. Already, its best defensive player announced plans to transfer. And what about the UNLV basketball team? What do you make of the 4-3 start?
The UNLV basketball season starts this week as the Rebels look to reach the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2013. That's likely going to be a tough task considering the program was projected to finish seventh in the Mountain West. One spot ahead? Fresno State. Mike and Ray discuss the season, and Ray expresses confusion about how the preseason poll has the Bulldogs ahead of the Rebels.
The UNLV basketball team is back with official practices ahead of the 2021-22 season. The Sun's Mike Grimala and Ray Brewer give an early glimpse of how the program looks ahead of coach Kevin Kruger's maiden season.
The UNLV football team has started the season 0-3, and is struggling to get consistent play from its quarterbacks. The Rebels have played four signal callers this season. We discuss all things UNLV football on this edition of the Rebel Room.
The UNLV football team hosts Eastern Washington on Thursday to open the season with questions at the quarterback position. Will it be Doug Brumfield or Justin Rogers? Or both?
Another season of UNLV football is quickly approaching, and there’s much to talk about.
New UNLV basketball coach Kevin Kruger has brought in four players from the Big 12 Conference to upgrade the roster. The Sun's Mike Grimala and Ray Brewer discuss the changes.
After just two seasons in Las Vegas, T.J. Otzelberger has accepted the head coaching job at Iowa State, leaving UNLV to search for a new coach for the fifth time in six years. So, who should the university target in its search?
The UNLV basketball team is faced with having to win four games in four days to capture the Mountain West championship. Can it be done? Mike and Ray discuss.
Mike and Ray are back after a hiatus to talk all things UNLV basketball and football. We try to explain UNLV's sub-par basketball season and detail how the program will have to remake its roster in the offseason.
It’s a week earlier than usual, but the Mountain West tournament is here and the Rebels have a real chance to make some noise — if Elijah Mitrou-Long is healthy. Ray Brewer and Mike Grimala break down UNLV’s postseason hopes.
Las Vegas Sun reporters Mike Grimala and Ray Brewer discuss the UNLV basketball team's chances the rest of the season. Can the Rebels make a Mountain West tournament run? We also talk about first-year UNLV football coach Marcus Arroyo's initial recruiting class.
UNLV basketball is riding a hot streak, and former walk-on point guard Marvin Coleman is the toast of the town. But is it for real?
Ray Brewer and Mike Grimala break down the Rebels’ current winning streak and assess how T.J. Otzelberger’s team stacks up to the rest of the Mountain West.
Mike Grimala and Case Keefer close out the football season by talking about UNLV keeping the Fremont Cannon, and the post-fight brawl, before switching to basketball where the Rebels continue to fall in tight games.
Las Vegas Sun reporters Mike Grimala and Ray Brewer react to the announcement that Tony Sanchez won't be back at the Rebels' coach. What's Sanchez's legacy? What should UNLV officials look for in the next coach?
Mike Grimala and Case Keefer preview the UNLV basketball season after an exhibition win over West Coast Baptist and ponder if there's any way the Rebels could win four straight in football to become bowl eligible.
Ray Brewer and Mike Grimala are back to look at UNLV's upcoming matchup with San Diego State. Do the Rebels have the players to turn the season around?
Mike Grimala and Case Keefer try to look at UNLV's trip to Wyoming from all angles, while also briefly touching on the start of basketball practice.