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UNLV trying to get the most out of young playmaker Tyleek Collins

Steve Marcus

Fresno State Bulldogs defensive back Chris Gaston (2) breaks up a pass intended for UNLV Rebels wide receiver Tyleek Collins (9) during the second half of a game against the Fresno State Bulldogs at Sam Boyd Stadium Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018.

UNLV trying to get the most out of young playmaker Tyleek Collins: Tue, Mar 5, 2019 (2 a.m.); By Mike Grimala; It wouldn’t be completely accurate to say that wide receiver Tyleek Collins had a breakout year in 2018. As a freshman, Collins actually had a breakout half-season, which is why ...

UNLV football junior linebacker Vic Viramontes after spring practice, Feb. 25, 2019.

Can 'Vegas Vic' bring star power to UNLV football defense?: Tuesday, February 26, 2019; By Mike Grimala; UNLV football has a star in junior quarterback Armani Rogers. He is one of the highest rated recruits in program history, the offense is built around his formidable skill set, and his teammates look to him to set the tone ...

UNLV Football Head Coach Tony Sanchez and his Rebels take the field at Sam Boyd Stadium in their game against Prairie View A&M, Sat. Sept 15, 2018.

Five storylines as UNLV football opens spring practice: Monday, February 25, 2019; By Mike Grimala; Coming off a 4-8 record in 2018, the UNLV football team will take the field again for the first time on Monday for the opening day of spring practice. The Rebels will hold 15 practice sessions over the next three weeks, finishing up with a spring game on April 6. While these offseason workouts won’t tell us everything we ...

An artist's rendering of the stadium being built in Las Vegas where the Raiders and UNLV will play football.

UNLV football season tickets in Las Vegas Stadium will cost the same as at Sam Boyd for 2020: Thursday, February 7, 2019; By Ray Brewer; UNLV officials are labeling the promotion, “The Faithful Fan Price.” The Rebels — and the NFL’s Raiders, of course — will begin play in 2020 at the new $1.8 billion stadium ...

UNLV's Armani Rogers celebrates after scoring against Prairie View A&M bringing the score to 27-0 in the second quarter at Sam Boyd Stadium Satruday Sept 15, 2018.

UNLV football schedule announced for 2019 season: Monday, February 4, 2019; By Mike Grimala; The Mountain West released its football schedules on Monday, completing UNLV’s slate for the upcoming 2019 season. The Rebels, who went 5-7 last year, will open the campaign on Aug. 31 with a non-conference ...

UNLV phasing out unpopular 'Hey Reb' logo: Monday, December 31, 2018; By Mike Grimala; Eighteen months after a new, refreshed “Hey Reb” logo was met with almost universal scorn, UNLV is going back to basics. The athletic department took to Twitter on Monday to announce that the new logo will no longer be used ...

UNLV evaluating football ticket prices at new stadium: Friday, December 21, 2018; By Ray Brewer; UNLV football season ticket holders and members of the Rebel Athletic Fund will receive a survey this week asking for their feedback on pricing and benefits as ...

UNLV Rebels Tony Sanchez watches play during a game against UTEP at Sam Boyd Stadium Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018.

UNLV football hopes early signing day brings instant impact on defense: Wednesday, December 19, 2018; By Mike Grimala; UNLV football hit it big today, adding 15 recruits from the Class of 2019 on the first day of the early signing period. And more importantly to head coach ...

The UNLV football team takes the field for their game against the Air Force Falcons Friday, October 19, 2018, at Sam Boyd Stadium in Las Vegas. Air Force won the game 41-35.

Signing Day: One play helps show this UNLV recruit's athleticism: rebels football:; Wednesday, December 19, 2018; By Ray Brewer; Ryan Tantum, a three-star recruit by 247Sports, is one of about 17 players expected today to sign letters of intent with UNLV football. The class, which includes ...

UNLV Head Coach Tony Sanchez smiles with the repainted Fremont Cannon behind him at UNLV, Monday, Nov. 26, 2018. The Rebels won the Fremont Cannon during a game against UNR on Saturday.

Why a coveted defender picked UNLV over TCU, Baylor and others: rebels football:; Friday, December 14, 2018; By Ray Brewer; A photo from four years ago helped the UNLV football program land one of its most notable recruits in the five-year Tony Sanchez ...

UNLV Head Coach Tony Sanchez celebrates after his team defeats UNR 34-29 during the Fremont Cannon rivalry game at Sam Boyd Stadium Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018.

With Sanchez facing bowl or bust in 2019, UNLV enters critical offseason: Wednesday, December 5, 2018; By Mike Grimala; After wrapping up a disappointing 4-8 campaign on a high note with a win over rival UNR, the UNLV football team is heading into one of its most important offseasons in recent memory. Head coach Tony Sanchez has been put on notice by athletic director Desiree Reed-Francois that ...

Tony Sanchez returning for fifth year as UNLV football coach in 2019: Thursday, November 29, 2018; By Mike Grimala; Tony Sanchez’s time on the hot seat came to a temporary end on Thursday, as UNLV athletics director Desiree Reed-Francois issued a statement confirming that Sanchez will ...

Rebel football players paint the Fremont Cannon at UNLV, Monday, Nov. 26, 2018. The Rebels won the Fremont Cannon during a game against UNR on Saturday.

Rebels go red with cannon-painting party: Monday, November 26, 2018; By Mike Grimala; The UNLV football season may not have ended with a trip to a bowl game, but thanks to Saturday’s comeback win over rival UNR, it did end with a celebration. As is tradition ...

UNLV players celebrate with the Fremont Cannon after defeating UNR 34-29 in a game at Sam Boyd Stadium Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018.

Armani Rogers leads cannon comeback in 34-29 win over UNR: Saturday, November 24, 2018; By Mike Grimala; UNLV had plenty of chances to quit in Saturday’s season finale against UNR. The Rebels could have given up after UNR drove the length of the field for three touchdowns to open the game ...

UNLV football coach Tony Sanchez is overcome with emotion after the Rebels beat UNR 34-29 in the Fremont Cannon rivalry game on Nov. 24, 2018, at Sam Boyd Stadium.

Analysis: Tony Sanchez secures shot at a fifth season by winning cannon: Rebels backed up their coach’s words in beating Wolf Pack for second time in four seasons; Saturday, November 24, 2018; By Case Keefer; The heaviest trophy in college football looked awfully light Saturday night at Sam Boyd Stadium. ...