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The man behind the mustache: Hey Reb driven by passion for UNLV sports

Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012 | 2 a.m.

Mr. Sun, It’s great to see the Runnin’ Rebels back in action. But tell me about that other guy on the hardwood with the really big head: Hey Reb. — Big Fan Well, Big Fan, I can tell you that nobody has more passion for the scarlet-and-gray than UNLV’s mascot, mega-mustachioed mountain man Hey Reb. He debuted in 1983, and the student filling his 25-pound, fur-and-Styrofoam costume will end his five-year run in the spring when he graduates. He wants to remain anonymous, but here’s what we can tell you: He’s a communications major who came here in 2007 from ...

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