Monday, Dec. 4, 2006 | 7:23 a.m.
The more things change in Las Vegas, the more they don't. No, this isn't a rant about juice or political incest or any of my usual hobbyhorses. This is about college sports. Two decades ago I was stunned how many people here were all about UNLV sports, especially the Runnin' Rebels. The T&M was the center of the universe. Jerry Tarkanian was a hero. So when he was ousted, the town was divided. And over what? Fast forward and Chancellor Jim Rogers raises some questions about the sports programs and suddenly the town goes nuts. Some of the crazies have come out again and wonder what he's doing. The cow is still sacred for some. But here's what's changed - some people are saying it's about time.
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