lvrebalum2012 said:

Devils in the details here, but his main point is correct: our schedule is not easy this year, especially when you look at OOC games.

This year: Houston, Kansas, Syracuse, and Oregon State. While none of them are world beaters, they are significantly more difficult (in quantity) than what we faced last year where Michigan was the only game out of reach.

I don’t know what’s going to happen. 6-6 would feel like a bit of a let down, but back to back bowl seasons is nothing to sneeze at for our program.

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I don't believe Odom has goals any lower than winning the MWC conference championship and going to the national championship playoffs. I also believe he truly sees this as obtainable. Meeting these goals would be beyond massive for the program!

Rebel1986 said:

Don't bet on it unless you have specific news. Coach Odom has been able to hold onto some really good recruits and existing players due to the strength of their coaching staff. Ricky White III stayed at UNLV instead of moving on for a 6 figure payday because he has a better chance to go to the pros out of UNLV then he would transferring to another school. As long as UNLV can hold onto the current coach and staff, they appear to have a really good chance at having a great recruiting class in 2025.

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Marion was a major reason White chose to stay. Glad Marion is back along with much of our offense.

Devils in the details here, but his main point is correct: our schedule is not easy this year, especially when you look at OOC games.

This year: Houston, Kansas, Syracuse, and Oregon State. While none of them are world beaters, they are significantly more difficult (in quantity) than what we faced last year where Michigan was the only game out of reach.

I don’t know what’s going to happen. 6-6 would feel like a bit of a let down, but back to back bowl seasons is nothing to sneeze at for our program.

Boston Rebel 2 said:

I know what you mean. That Houston game will really set the tone for the season. It is a winnable game and one I think they really need to win to have the season they expect and want. I have been on a number of UNLV road trips and have always gone for the experience of it. This will be the first ever where I expect us to win.

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I think a win at Houston could bring enough excitement to open up the next level for ticket sales in some games. It already looks like the Syracuse game is bringing in a big crowd from out of town and will easily sell out the lower section with wins in the games prior to Syracuse.

The bigger the crowds and the more fans that visit from other schools, the more the value in the program will be seen by the LVAC!

unlove said:

First game of the season 6 weeks from today!! Man I haven’t anticipated a football season like this since… ever!!

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I know what you mean. That Houston game will really set the tone for the season. It is a winnable game and one I think they really need to win to have the season they expect and want. I have been on a number of UNLV road trips and have always gone for the experience of it. This will be the first ever where I expect us to win.

He has us losing @ Utah State and calls out their home field advantage as one of the reasons why... I went to the last game we played there (and won) in 2022. I wouldn't call their home field a huge advantage.. the crowd was never very loud (it wasn't like basketball at all) and while there is travel to get to Logan by no means is it hard travel.

I would bet money we win that game again this year.

Its interesting we are playing them on the road again, thought it was supposed to alternate back to Vegas.

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unlove said:

Time for UNLV to put a strangle-hold on the league and not let go

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Have another good season, keep the coaching staff, keep a really strong 2025 recruiting class, and I think UNLV will be the dominate force in the conference.

reblife702 said:

this commitment won't stick

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Don't bet on it unless you have specific news. Coach Odom has been able to hold onto some really good recruits and existing players due to the strength of their coaching staff. Ricky White III stayed at UNLV instead of moving on for a 6 figure payday because he has a better chance to go to the pros out of UNLV then he would transferring to another school. As long as UNLV can hold onto the current coach and staff, they appear to have a really good chance at having a great recruiting class in 2025.

j. spilotro said:

Like UNLV did last year.

For some reason, the poor first couple of years seem earmarked for UNLV hoops as a rule.

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Considering the crash and burn of unr it has been a nice decade so far! 😁 😁 😁

I do have an expectation of improvement with one of the better PG in the country, the question is will the rest of the team be able to hold up their side. If the rest of the team also improves, UNLV could be on the bubble this year, or they could go the other way and not even reach 20 wins.

The nice thing is that you can get really cheap tickets ($115 for the season) if you want in the upper section. I am not sure if you can still move down to the lower section easily or not from the upper section during the game? You can spend as little as $345 for season tickets in the lower section and move over as long as there are open seats.

She is one of the best alumni/athlete that came out of UNLV, and has always been a first class person.

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Given the last decade mediocre would be a compliment on the program

First game of the season 6 weeks from today!! Man I haven’t anticipated a football season like this since… ever!!

Who? Oh yeah, Maiava. Right, great year for us, went to a bowl, appreciate all he did, wish him well. Now back to focusing on our future!!

Time for UNLV to put a strangle-hold on the league and not let go

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The offer from CU was not active and we were told he wasn't a take at another school that he wanted to commit to.

this commitment won't stick

InZoneU said:

Lori was a good friend back in the day.

As for the Olympics, I got B-Boy Phil Wizard +125 for the gold in Breakdancing.

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Yeah Lori’s cool. She asked me to take Accles pet snake he left her when he moved away to play BB. I’m like oh hell no.

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1Tripoda said:

Syracuse, OSU, Houston, Utah State all have brand new coaches. Nope.

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So they will all go 0-12 because they have new coaches?