UNLV hires former Florida & Miss State coach Dan Mullen, sources said. Mullen was recommended to UNLV by Las Vegas Bowl executive director John Saccenti because of strong relationship b/w Mullen & Saccenti, sources said. Mullen was 103-61 in 13 years at Miss State & Florida
I am thrilled to announce my commitment to the University of Nevada Las Vegas!! This has been a dream come true, and I couldn't be more excited to have found my home. Thank you to @Coach_Odom and everyone who supported me throughout this journey. We made it. Go Rebels ❤️🩶#AGTG #GoRebels #UNLV @bradodom@CoachLogo@LosAlFootball@RepMax_io
**The Story of Hey Reb and Why Las Vegas Needs Him Back**
Hey Reb wasn't just any mascot for UNLV. He was like that cool uncle everyone wishes they had, embodying the wild, free spirit of Vegas and the tough, go-it-alone attitude of the old West. Back in '83, when he was born, Hey Reb was all about this pioneer vibe, not the Civil War stuff some folks mixed up later. With his big hat, handlebar mustache, and the number 57 (that's UNLV's birthday), he was a hit, lighting up every game with his antics, making everyone feel part of something bigger.
But then, in 2020, things got complicated. America was having big talks about history and symbols, and Hey Reb got caught in the crossfire. His statue? Gone. The university wanted to be inclusive, which is cool, but for a lot of us, Hey Reb wasn't about that Confederate stuff; he was our mascot, our spirit. So, they ditched him in 2021, and suddenly, UNLV felt a bit less like home.
Now, fast forward to today, and there's this buzz in the air. Alumni, students, even fans who just loved the games, are feeling it - Hey Reb's absence. It's not just about nostalgia; it's about missing a piece of what made UNLV, UNLV. He represented that bold, independent streak we all loved.
So, here's the deal. I'm thinking of starting a petition to bring Hey Reb back. Not because we're stuck in the past, but because he symbolizes something truly unique about our university. It's about correcting a misunderstanding and celebrating what Hey Reb was really about - unity, spirit, and a bit of that Vegas magic. We want to show UNLV's powers that be, that Hey Reb isn't just a mascot; he's part of our identity. Let's bring him back, the right way, and make UNLV whole again.
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POLL ALERT: Alabama overtakes Texas for No. 1 and UNLV enters the AP Top 25 college football poll for the first time.
Full poll: https://t.co/7dTTUiT9QR
Huge win for the @UNLVfootball team at Air Force. This has been an incredible season & I encourage everyone to head out to the season finale against San Jose State on Saturday at Allegiant. This team deserves our support, so let’s cheer on the Rebels! 📷 courtesy @reviewjournal
Our Black Friday sale will be Nov 10-12!!!!!!
Gonna be some crazy crazy sales.
Everyone that retweets will be entered to win the 2pac shirt set (all 3 shirts plus 1 of the hats posted) must be able to pick up. ***must have 25 retweets!***
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