Freshman Justin Hawkins (pictured) was part of a trio of bench players to ignite the spark the UNLV Runnin' Rebels (2-0) needed to rally against rival UNR on Wednesday. Rebel-net takes a look at what that bench production means, as well as next opponent Southern Illinois inside.]]> Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:46:00 GMT On the eve of the UNLV Runnin' Rebels first game of the season there are still many unanswered questions about this year's squad. One of them isn't sophomore Oscar Bellfield, who looks poised to relish in his shooting guard role. Rebel-net talks about that and other topics prior to opening night, inside..]]> Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:46:00 GMT UNLV skated by Washburn, 62-52, on Tuesday during the Runnin' Rebels first exhibition of the season. UCLA transfer Chace Stanback led all scorers with 15 points. The Rebels will now get ready to begin their season on Saturday against Pittsburg State. Read more about the exhibition contest inside...]]> Wed, 11 Nov 2009 06:55:00 GMT With so many unknowns heading into the 2009-10 season, there is one component that seems to be there for nearly the entire UNLV basketball roster. They all have something to prove. Rebel-net takes a look at what each individual will have to show this upcoming year inside..]]> Tue, 10 Nov 2009 06:44:00 GMT With rumors swirling around UNLV that Mike Sanford won't be the head coach after this season, it's time to start looking at who would be best suited to replace him. Rebel-net came up with an extensive list of potential options. From Dirk Koetter (pictured) to Mark Farley, find out who you think should be the man, inside.]]> Tue, 27 Oct 2009 03:33:00 GMT UNLV coach Mike Sanford could be in trouble. After the Rebels yielded 773 yards in losing to rival Nevada, 63-28, last week, UNLV President Neal Smatresk said Sanford's future could be determined during the season]]> Tue, 6 Oct 2009 19:27:00 GMT Rebel-net.com writer Terry Tarver has covered UNLV football for a number of years. Tarver says the latest debacle in Reno could be the last straw for Rebel coach Mike Sanford]]> Tue, 6 Oct 2009 16:00:00 GMT It didn't really matter what team was up next on the UNLV Rebels schedule. They just need a win. It just so happens to be in-state rival Nevada that is the opponent in a make or break type game for head coach Mike Sanford and his Rebels. Rebel-net takes a look at just how important this contest will be inside..]]> Fri, 2 Oct 2009 21:00:00 GMT The BYU Cougars and coach Bronco Mendenhall (pictured) got back on track by winning a huge Mountain West game at home over Colorado State last weekend. Find out if that win was enough to push them to the top of the Mountain in this week's rankings..]]> Fri, 2 Oct 2009 18:06:00 GMT Phillip Payne continued to show UNLV his magic in the end zone against Hawaii last week with a pair of amazing TD grabs. Rebel-net takes a look back at that game as well as a preview of the Rebels first Mountain West Conference game of the year coming up this weekend. Find out the latest inside..]]> Sat, 26 Sep 2009 00:03:00 GMT TCU head coach Gary Patterson has his club atop the Mountain West Conference after three weeks. The Horned Frogs may not last too long there as they head to Clemson for a major non-conference tilt. Find out where everyone else landed in this week's poll..]]> Fri, 25 Sep 2009 18:54:00 GMT Rebel-net is going to start ranking the Mountain West Conference on a weekly basis until the end of the year. Find out where Mike Sanford (pictured) and his Rebel football team compares to the rest of the MWC after the first two weeks]]> Fri, 18 Sep 2009 21:24:00 GMT After suffering a heartbreaking defeat to Oregon State last week, the UNLV Rebels (1-1) turn their attention to unbeaten Hawaii (2-0) this weekend. The Warriors have roughed up the Rebels in their last two meetings so UNLV should be up for the challenge. Find out more about Hawaii and what the Rebels must do to be victorious, inside..]]> Fri, 18 Sep 2009 21:19:00 GMT Omar Clayton (pictured) and the rest of the UNLV Rebels football team will get a rare opportunity Saturday night to host a ranked team from the Pac-10 Conference, Oregon State. Rebel-net takes a look at what it will take to knock off the Beavers inside..]]> Fri, 11 Sep 2009 21:13:00 GMT Beaverblitz.com publisher Angie Machado recently answered five questions about UNLV's upcoming opponent Saturday night, Oregon State. Machado breaks down the Beavers and talks plenty about star running back Jaquizz Rodgers. Find out what she has to say inside..]]> Thu, 10 Sep 2009 16:42:00 GMT The UNLV Rebels football coaches traveled far to secure the defensive tackle that they envision will anchor the line for many years. Rebel-net recently talked with Ohio's Quentin Jones about his recruitment to UNLV. Jones, rated the No. 2 DT in the state, had plenty to say about why he chose the Rebels inside...]]> Wed, 12 Aug 2009 01:21:00 GMT The UNLV Runnin' Rebel coaching staff was on hand Friday to watch 2011 4-star recruit, Grandy Glaze, at the Tarkanian Basketball Academy. Glaze is high on the wish list of the Rebels and has been for quite some time. Rebel-net breaks down what it saw from Glaze against the DC Assault in the Adidas 64 inside..]]> Fri, 24 Jul 2009 20:25:00 GMT One of the top players in the 2011 recruiting class is still following the UNLV basketball team closely even though the Rebels staff has seemingly backed off some. Anthony Wroten Jr., of Seattle (WA), is on the wish list of nearly every school in Division I. Rebel-net recently spoke to his father, Anthony Wroten Sr., to see if UNLV was on his. Find out what he said inside.]]> Fri, 17 Jul 2009 01:58:00 GMT After helping lead Centennial High in Peoria (AZ) to an undefeated 14-0 season during his junior season, 2010 middle linebacker recruit, Austin Arias, is excited to bring that type of success to the UNLV program. Rebel-net talked with Arias recently and he seemed firm in his commitment. See what Arias had to say inside...]]> Tue, 14 Jul 2009 00:43:00 GMT The UNLV football program could get a big boost from a pair of Serrano High (CA) teammates in the 2010 class. Both DE Everett Beed (pictured) and RB Dionza Bradford have given the Rebels a verbal commitment, however one might be wavering. Find out the scoop on Beed and Bradford insid]]> Fri, 10 Jul 2009 22:14:00 GMT