Last year I was happy Odom was successful enough to at least fill the roster. Now, after some success, I find myself looking much harder at each recruit for quality. Interesting the difference a successful year can make.

Consensus 4 star running back Michael Allen and NCST transfer committed to UNLV. This could have a Ricky White type impact at the running back.

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… I’ve always enjoyed elderly people. Even when I was young. The stories, drawing from their experiences, history of the country world, etc. It never really mattered whether they were related to me, older men in the neighborhood, some of my elderly teachers/professors … there’s always so much to learn.

One such man was Hank Z. Many of you know him from practices and games, he’s been a fixture since the mid 80’s. Really good man, extremely hard headed, just a stubborn old goat. We didn’t agree on all that much, very little in fact, but it was all good and I learned alot of basketball, other sports, a lot of US history/WW2/Great Depression stuff from him. We were pretty close. He’s been to my home, I’ve been to his, we’ve been at events outside of game time together.

Sadly, about 10 months ago, I lost touch with him. We talked every couple weeks and it always lasted an hour or two. He was not getting up there in age, he was passed there … I believe 95. He wasn’t ill, just broken down, bad joints, had trouble getting around, but still very sound of mind, no chronic diseases.

I’m assuming he passed. His cell has been disconnected, nobody I know that knows him knows if he’s around. He’s long been disconnected from being around the program (last happened with Rice, Menzies didn’t want Hank around, too immobile by the time Otz got here). So nobody knows but everyone suspects; yet no obit.

I can’t remember his exact address, it was a mobile home anyway, I get lost in those parks. He used to work as security in his home park, driving around in a golf cart; I used to use his office fax to send him schedules for AAU and Rebel games and such (he didn’t know what the internet was, very old school). I faxed that machine with my return number and details stating I was looking for him, but nothing. I kinda hit the end in my search, I call every week to his cell (his home phone was dcd 20 years ago). But it’s just a dead number. I’ve feared the worst, but hope maybe he gave up the phone and he’s ok at his place. But he’d have found a way to find me.

If anybody here has a way to find out, please let me know. It’s been at least 8-9 months since we’ve spoken, maybe longer.

That was fast
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Hey, guys....

A little personal insight on the new transfer RB Allen.

As some of you know, I moved to NC to live and coach after having coached here high school football here for over 20 years.

Anyway, I moved to North Carolina and was coaching at a high school there. I was co DC responsible for the back half of the defense and we were playing Allen's team JH Rose who was well coached, seriously talented and headed for a deep run far into the playoffs that year.

Long story short, Allen was easily the best player on the field. He was physical, definitely fast enough and could really catch the ball. All week we game planned to stop him and.....didn't 🤣


For what it's worth, I also appreciate the way he handled himself on the field. Tough, competitive player who still understood how to act.


I will be very surprised if this dude doesn't thrive in this offense. Especially if we find a trigger man who can run RPO and option with Allen

I'm not saying that UNLV is looking at this guy, because I have no idea. Malik Hornsby is a former top 100 prospect who was at Arkansas for 3 years, prior to transferring to Texas State. He ended up being the backup at TX St behind TJ Finley (LSU, Auburn transfer). Finley threw for over 3,400 yards, and had 24 TDs to 8 INT's, so pretty good stat line for him this past year.

I have no idea how good Hornsby is, as he's barely recorded any stats, but if nothing else, this could be a good depth piece if they have a relationship with him from the Arkansas days.

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Handlers suck. They just do.

I know a lot of people here know and have known them surrounding the programs.

They’re basically unlicensed agents, under the radar, always shady shysters.

They’ve hurt our programs in the past. Not going to get into the whos of the situation, but they have hurt us. They’ll give bad advice to a kid as long as it lines their own pockets and then they move to the next. They surround like vultures. It’s gross.

Oh, it’s not a UNLV thing, it’s everywhere. But it stings. It can change the trajectory of a program, such as a fringe kid leaving when he wants to stay, but taking the advice … and he struggles in a minor league, maybe he will eventually make it and get some real pay, maybe he won’t. But the handler will make money either way. And instead of a team improving because they have a returning fringe pro go starting, the team has to scramble to replace. And you take a hit no matter who you bring in because nothing is more valuable than a guy who has a shot at the league and he’s an upperclassman for you (talking hoops, of course).

There is no control; the NCAA isn’t and can’t oversee shit. So more and more come out of the woodwork, looking to dig their claws into a guy.

It really sucks.

Predictions, thoughts, comments, etc.

Looking at the box scores for SDSU's two losses it looks like there is a common denominator. Rebounding. Admittedly, we are atrocious on the boards. (225th). But they aren't stellar either ( 116th) We must get to the boards to have a chance. Another stat that sticks out is free throws. They are 81st for free throw attempts. BUT - we are 320th. They take 7 more per game. We have to limit their attempts and also attack the rim rather than take the jump shot.

Tarleton St up 9 over LMU, under 3 min to go at LMU.

It's too bad UNLV can't schedule LMU to get easy win!

Simply amazing the state of UNLV hoops!

Do we even care?

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I was forced to pick a favorite. I know the best is the ones they sell outside the supermarket but these are NEXT level tamales..

Where my Mexicans at?

I say 900 fans.

Rebes 109 - 63

Two game winning streak headed into MWC play, three if we win tonight, as we should.

After tonight, the vaunted Carroll College Christmas Carolers. But wait, there’s more!

UNLV just added another game since the Dayton game was cancelled.

Brace yourselves for this one. Clear your calendars.

On Jan 2, at the Cox Pavilion, UNLV will have to be near perfection when they host 0-12 Bethesda, a team that has lost multiple 50+ point games against top competition such as Hope International and Menlo!

But that’s not all! Remember how we used to laugh at St Katherine’s? Well laugh no more. The Kittens even beat Bethesda by double digits. So did another former opponent, the High Life Pacificas beat them by double digits as well.

Tickets are limited so rush out and get yours to witness the battle of the ages at Cox Pavilion.

I mean seriously. Just don’t play the freaking game. It’s embarrassing to everyone. I never thought UNLV would stoop this low. Listen, I understand getting takers at this point is impossible. But why have the game at all? It’s stupid, it’s a waste of time. We can take 7 40+ year old Rebel Netters and complete against the Bethesdas.

Wow. Just wow. I’m floored that we even considered this let alone solidified it.

Is this to faux-pad the win total? Juice up player stats? Beating Carol and Beth isn’t going to make them feel good about themselves heading into a game vs SDSU. You aren’t going to “get better” against teams like this. The players will be embarrassed to play these games. If anything, it’s a coach saying “we don’t believe you can beat real teams, so we will give you this”.

This is, yet again, a low point, IMO.

Unlv 112 Bethesda 56

@lobby any insights/updates on what and when we should expect defensive upgrades to come thru? Key positions and players being targeted? Hoping for some good news on this side of the ball as we all know we need it.

but UNR looks to be legit. Generally I could care less about UNR but fair or not they’re a barometer for UNLV’s program. If UNLV is doing worse than UNR it should serve as a major red flag to the AD that the state of the program is in trouble. Obviously there are many other red flags, particularly now, but UNR is one that has an added bit of anger and frustration to the fan base. UNLV, with its facilities and history, should simply never be second fiddle to UNR in basketball. It raises questions not only of the coach but of the AD and the commitment to the program. It should be a firable offense for both. Not suggesting that Harp should be fired; he’s actually one of the few I have confidence is not at all happy with the current state of the program. But hell man where’s the pride? CKK now has all the pieces available and healthy. He better make a serious run in conference play. No excuses. Deliver or be escorted to the exit.

Is it okay for players that will get drafted to skip their bowl now? Or is everyone still of the mindset that thats quitting on your brothers.

Hope everyone has a great new year. Go Rebels.

Name a game in UNLV history that generated less interest on this board than the Carrol College game?

Hope everyone has a great new year. Go Rebels.

What's your prediction?

UNLV 112
Carroll 60