Rob Miech

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Team USA's Las Vegas hoops roster released: Thursday, June 25, 2009
Jabari Brown transferring to the Pilots: Wednesday, June 24, 2009
BYU assistant says coach upbeat in fight with cancer: Former Rebel Dave Rice bringing stability to Cougars' program; Tuesday, June 23, 2009; As doctors devise a treatment schedule to battle BYU basketball coach Dave Rose’s pancreatic cancer, Cougars associate head coach Dave Rice has marveled at his boss’s attitude and strength.
‘Chopper’ Jones has little playing time, lots of inspiration: Guard hopes to make the best of his short time at UNLV; Monday, June 22, 2009; UNLV basketball player Steve “Chopper” Jones is serving notice to anyone sitting, and holding a bag of popcorn or a soda, in the first few rows of the Thomas & Mack Center.
Photographers, too, had better beware. “Watch out,” the 6-foot-1, 220-pound guard said after a run of pick-up ball last week. “I’ve always wanted to dive into the photographers.”
BYU forward, Utah center could be drafted into NBA: Expert says UNLV's Adams likely won't be selected; Friday, June 19, 2009; The Mountain West Conference basketball players who are available for next week’s NBA draft might not want to listen to what pro scouts and executives think about them.
Thompson finds little down time since joining Pilots: After national championship, travel takes reserve across the globe; Friday, June 19, 2009; Findlay College Prep forward Tristan Thompson’s whirlwind life hasn’t slowed down since he landed with the Pilots in February.
Lopez, Joseph and Thompson compete in France: Wednesday, June 17, 2009
UCLA great to coach local high school basketball team: Ed O’Bannon takes over program at Henderson private school; Wednesday, June 17, 2009; A passing comment from former Durango High coach Al LaRoque in the Findlay Toyota sales lot three weeks ago mushroomed into Ed O’Bannon’s next basketball chapter. The man who led UCLA to an NCAA national championship in 1995 officially takes over today as the coach of the Henderson International School boys’ team
Las Vegas makes another cut as future World Cup site: Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Williams-Goss talks about his goals and future: Monday, June 15, 2009
Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates Real Madrid deal in Vegas: Monday, June 15, 2009; http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/showbiz/bizarre/2481283/Cristiano-Ronaldo-parties-in-Las-Vegas-with-a-bevy-of-beauties.html
Dylan concert cancelled at Cashman: Friday, June 12, 2009
Colangelo looking forward to Vegas mini-camp: Team USA chairman expects Rose, Durant and Mayo to participate; Friday, June 12, 2009; Jerry Colangelo left a Phoenix barbershop Thursday afternoon with a spring in his step, but not because he was just a tad lighter.
The architect of USA Basketball has been gliding since Team USA captured Olympic gold in China last summer.
Seattle Sounders FC sign Neagle to contract: Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Olson is latest All-America golfer for Rebels: Monday, June 8, 2009
NCAA saves UNLV athletics $1,800: Friday, June 5, 2009
Kruger’s competitive edge not meant for golf course: At fundraiser, UNLV coach tees off for rest and relaxation; Friday, June 5, 2009; His ball never landed in sand. It splashed into water once. The only other trouble UNLV basketball coach Lon Kruger found was in the wheat-like thickets to the left of the 18th fairway.
“First time he’d been in there,” said veteran caddy Bruce “B.A.” Davis. A round of golf with Kruger at Southern Highlands is a study in class and composure, of patience and sportsmanship. Most important to him is enjoying good company, a beautiful day and an immaculate course. Kruger keeps his clubs in a skinny, worn, black bag.
Las Vegas awarded Mountain West tourney through 2013: Several cities had made bids for tournament; Tuesday, June 2, 2009; The Mountain West Conference basketball tournament will remain in Las Vegas through 2013.
The conference’s Board of Directors announced today that it has agreed to implement an extension beyond 2010.
Kruger, Kansas State coach laid groundwork for series: UNLV coach will return to Kansas area for matchup next season; Monday, June 1, 2009; When Bob Huggins left Kansas State two years ago and assistant Frank Martin was named the Wildcats’ coach, one of the first congratulatory calls Martin received was from UNLV boss Lon Kruger. Sunday night in the Hardwood Suite at the Palms, Martin recalled the conversation as if it had taken place earlier that day.
Lavigne might be a changeup for SDSU in NCAA tourney: Thursday, May 28, 2009
Rudd qualifies to play hoops at Arizona State: Thursday, May 21, 2009
UNLV athletics not alone in facing financial difficulties: Fundraising efforts become more important during tough economic times; Wednesday, May 20, 2009; In between shots Wednesday afternoon at Spanish Trail Golf and Country Club, UNLV athletic director Mike Hamrick paused to address the fiscal state of his department.
Scotland native carves out Hall of Fame spot, via Vegas: John Kennedy recalls Stairway 13 and his ‘love and passion’ for the game; Monday, May 18, 2009; John Kennedy’s path to the National Soccer Hall of Fame, where the longtime referee will be inducted Aug. 1, has been paved with sharp elbows from the streets of Glasgow.
No stadium, no problem: Vegas on World Cup list: Friday, May 15, 2009; Las Vegas is in the mix to play host to a few future World Cup soccer games.
That no suitable stadium exists for such high-profile matches and the U.S. hasn’t been guaranteed either the 2018 or 2022 World Cup seem to be insignificant at this preliminary stage.
Link to Kings' coaching post is news to Kruger: Thursday, May 7, 2009
Success keeps Findlay coach busy in off-season: Thursday, May 7, 2009; Since capping a 33-0 season with a championship victory over Oak Hill Academy in the first ESPN High School Invitational a month ago, Findlay College Prep coach Mike Peck has been busy.
51s beat Bees, 4-3, on Arencibia's 11th-inning double: Thursday, April 30, 2009
Mitchell the latest in a string of departed players: Kruger says trend isn't good or bad -- it's just part of the game; Thursday, April 30, 2009; When DeShawn Mitchell asked for, and was granted, his release by UNLV coach Lon Kruger on Sunday afternoon, he joined an exodus of players that have wanted out of Las Vegas.
Six have left the Rebels’ basketball program over the past 18 months.
Athletics clearance sale nets $50,000: Monday, April 27, 2009
Pacquiao revered by his people: Forget celebrity status, Filipinos in Las Vegas view pound-for-pound king as a saint; Sunday, April 26, 2009; Growing up in Manila, Efren Veando was 19 when Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier fought for the third and final time, in 1975, in the epic Thrilla in Manila at Araneta Coliseum. Friday afternoon, after the 53-year-old Veando loaded several bags of groceries in the back of his SUV in the Seafood City parking lot, he was asked about Manny Pacquiao. “He started out selling cigarettes and now he’s our great champion," Veando said. "He understands where he started. He gives a lot of hope to the youth of the Philippines."
Kevin Kruger in D-League finals: Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Recuperating Willis hopeful ailing uncle will see him play: Rebels guard expects leadership void will be filled next season; Monday, April 20, 2009; Tre’Von Willis had to see his uncle one last time. He got the call from his mother at home in Fresno the Wednesday night before spring break. Early the next morning, he was on the freeway.
In a hospital bed, Bobby Warren was fading from pneumonia and a mixture of drugs that had flared his diabetes.
Cashman Field loses its major-league record: Sunday, April 19, 2009
Rebels fans hit clearance racks for bargains, history: University pleased with turnout as proceeds benefit scholarship fund; Saturday, April 18, 2009; The black Beas Hamga long-sleeve workout shirt, with the former center’s No. 22 scrawled on the inside tag, fell to the young man’s ankles. Another man cradled a No. 9 baseball jersey. Maybe, just maybe, Matt Williams wore the thing.
Ex-Pilots forward Rudd signs with Arizona State: Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Move of Sportsmemo radio show moves my dial to Miles and Monk: Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Jasper still recovering but 'revved' for team workouts: After surgery, Rebels point guard working his way to full speed; Tuesday, April 14, 2009; UNLV point guard Derrick Jasper has relished being cleared for full-contact workouts since the end of the basketball season. “He’s revved up and ready,” said Rebels coach Lon Kruger.
Braves to retire Maddux's number: Tuesday, April 7, 2009; http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=4044192
Emotional win a crowning moment for young program: Coach says championship a like dream as team rests for spring break; Tuesday, April 7, 2009; SOMEWHERE OVER KANSAS – Brushing his teeth Sunday morning in his hotel room in Rockville, Md., Mike Peck first thought of his parents who were killed in a car accident in Michigan in 1992.
The coach of the Findlay College Prep basketball team is not sentimental or emotional. He does not do drama, and he doesn’t want players who engage in petty bickering or gossip, or get easily sidetracked.
That clouds judgment, focusing on goals and being successful.
Findlay topples prep powerhouse for national crown: Pilots survive late Oak Hill rally to finish season undefeated; Sunday, April 5, 2009; NORTH BETHESDA, Md. – Findlay College Prep coach Mike Peck flashed back to last year for just a few seconds Sunday in the championship game of the inaugural ESPN RISE National High School Invitational.
Pilots beat Oak Hill, 74-66, for ESPN Inv'l title: Sunday, April 5, 2009
Win propels Findlay Prep into national title game: Sunday showdown pits Pilots against top-seeded Oak Hill; Saturday, April 4, 2009; NORTH BETHESDA, Md. – Avery Bradley torched Montrose Christian for 20 points in the first half and finished with 27 in Findlay’s 60-43 victory over Montrose in a semifinal of the inaugural ESPN RISE National High School Invitational. That set up a scintillating championship Sunday showdown.
LIVE BLOG: The Pilots advance to the ESPN Inv'l finale: Saturday, April 4, 2009
Findlay Prep notches easy win with title hopes on the line: Pilots stay undefeated in 76-55 rout during tournament's first game; Friday, April 3, 2009; NORTH BETHESDA, Md. – Tristan Thompson sat along a baseline Friday night and watched Rockville (Md.) Montrose Christian dismantle Friends’ Central by 43 points.
In the previous ESPN RISE National High School Invitational quarterfinal game, Thompson led Findlay College Prep with 20 points and eight rebounds in 19 reserve minutes.
LIVE BLOG: Pilots win ESPN Inv'l opener, 76-55: Friday, April 3, 2009; NORTH BETHESDA, Md. – It was sluggish and sloppy, but Findlay College Prep eased through its first game of the ESPN RISE National High School Invitational on Friday.
For Illinois-bound guard, Pilots a 'part of something big': Richardson wants championship under his belt before leaving for Champaign; Friday, April 3, 2009; NORTH BETHESDA, Md. – A gaggle of 10- and 11-year-old girls bounded into the tiny Henderson International School gym the other day for an afternoon basketball game. The older boys with Findlay College Prep scrawled across their practice jerseys knew their court time was about to end.
Team dismissal reunites old friends searching for new goal: Thompson could face former team in run for a national championship; Thursday, April 2, 2009; NORTH BETHESDA, Md. – Tristan Thompson’s first phone call was to Cory Joseph, his close pal since the fourth grade in the Toronto area, at Findlay College Prep in the Henderson foothills. Thompson had just been dismissed from St. Benedict’s in Newark, N.J. He asked Joseph about becoming a Pilot. Joseph thought he was joking that night. “I was being serious,” Thompson said.
Findlay Prep takes No. 2-seeded squad to the next level: Team to play on national stage for prep national championship tournament; Wednesday, April 1, 2009; Finally, with less than a week before the national tournament it’s been shooting for all season, Findlay College Prep broke a huddle after a weekend practice and coach Mike Peck delivered a simple message. Hey, this is the week. We’ll be on a plane Thursday.
After run at prep crown, Lopez to ink UNLV deal -- literally: Findlay Prep senior relishes success at high school and college levels; Monday, March 30, 2009; The pain was almost unbearable, a great challenge. Another hurdle. Carlos “Yao” Lopez winced. He almost cried.
It had nothing to do with being benched by Findlay College Prep basketball coach Mike Peck this season. It had everything to do with sitting in that seat at Living Dead Tattoo on Rainbow. When Findlay returns from the ESPN RISE National High School Invitational in Maryland after this weekend, he will have U-N-L-V inked behind the ball.
Doubleheaders switched to CSN this weekend: Thursday, March 26, 2009