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Rebels polish off Rams, 35-16, keep slim bowl hopes alive: Consistent Clayton, big defensive plays earn Rebels second MWC win; Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009; Omar Clayton was a consistent 10-of-17 for 147 yards and two total TDs, the UNLV defense came up with a big play here and there and the 4-6 Rebels can hold on for another week to their slim bowl hopes following a 35-16 victory over Colorado State on Saturday night at Sam Boyd Stadium. With a slow, sluggish game showing a tied score at 7-7 late in the first half, UNLV imposed its will in a 55-second drive, capped by a 13-yard touchdown pass from Clayton to senior Jerriman Robinson. That broke the score open, and UNLV would lead the rest of the way.
Take Five: Getting to know Colorado State: Two 3-6 teams meet, both facing do-or-die situation heading into season's final quarter; Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009; Three weeks into the 2009 season, a regular season meeting down the road between UNLV and Colorado State had all the makings of deciding who lands one of the Mountain West Conference's last bowl bids. That still could be the case, but it's just not as certain. Not by a long shot.
Gorman ready for Palo following 56-15 pounding of Cheyenne: Freshman QB Solomon settles in, helps turn close game into a blowout; Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009; First-year Bishop Gorman coach Tony Sanchez had barely finished making his way through the postgame handshake line before proclaiming — to no one in particular — that it was now officially 'Palo week.' Of course, that's in reference to the Sunset Regional semifinal showdown which is now set up for next week between Gorman and rival Palo Verde, who slaughtered the Gaels last year in the regional finals, 50-14. Gorman did its part to set up the rematch by unloading on Cheyenne on Friday night, 56-15.
Notebook: Tevaseu back in the groove following family tragedy: Senior defensive tackle motivated after losing sister to car accident; Friday, Nov. 6, 2009; While facing a tough time at home with his family two weeks ago, UNLV senior defensive tackle Martin Tevaseu leaned on his responsibilities to his football family to remain balanced. Now, things are starting to get back to normal for the Rebels' 6-foot-2, 340-pound man in the middle. Preparing for the team's 34-17 victory at New Mexico back on Oct. 24 didn't go as originally planned.
Darger selected by Utah Flash in fifth round of NBDL draft: Former Rebels forward will attempt to make 10-man opening day roster; Friday, Nov. 6, 2009; A venture into the world of professional hoops officially began on Wednesday afternoon for former UNLV forward Joe Darger. The Riverton, Utah, native, who averaged 9.3 points and 4.3 rebounds last season for the Rebels, was selected by the Utah Flash on Wednesday in the fifth round of the NBA's Developmental League draft.
Mondays with Mike: It's a familiar position for 3-6 Rebels: UNLV needs three wins in three games — just like in 2008 — starting with Colorado State; Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009; If you were to grade the UNLV football team on its showing last season in the schedule's final three games, a D+ would be pretty fair. Facing a situation where they needed three wins in three games to attain bowl eligibility, the Rebels ultimately blew their opportunity with a heartbreaking 42-28 loss at San Diego State in the finale. The only saving grace which awarded Mike Sanford's club a passing grade was the fact that it won the first two, getting as close as humanly possible to the program's first bowl appearance since 2000.
Take Five: Getting to know TCU: To say facing the Horned Frogs — the class of the Mountain West in 2009 — will be a challenge for the Rebels would be a vast understatement; Saturday, Oct. 31, 2009; By the time UNLV and TCU kick off this afternoon in Fort Worth, the Rebels will more than likely be sick and tired of having heard all week about how they have no shot. The oddsmakers have set UNLV as an underdog by 35 points. TCU's defense, which ranks fifth out of 120 FBS teams, is fresh off a 38-7 whipping of BYU in Provo last weekend. At the same time, the Rebels were taking care of New Mexico, 34-17.
Back on track, Clayton gets another shot at TCU: Junior QB finds his form in time to face defense which ended his 2008 season; Friday, Oct. 30, 2009; Week after week this season, Omar Clayton has sat and watched game film on Sundays with his UNLV teammates. The junior quarterback, for the most part, looks like the same guy who sparked the Rebels' 3-1 start in 2008 and, in the process, became one of the Mountain West Conference's most promising young dual-threat gunslingers. Then again, that was just 'for the most part.'
Marchal, Murphy will be in the spotlight in Fort Worth: Normally not the center of attention, Rebel tackles have tough task at hand; Thursday, Oct. 29, 2009; Typically, the only time Evan Marchal is noticed by the casual UNLV football fan is if his number is called for a penalty. However, the Rebels' junior right tackle will be closely watched on Saturday, as the team travels south to face 7-0 TCU, who is now up to No. 6 in the BCS rankings.
Mondays with Mike: Sanford showing optimism with TCU on the horizon: Rebels coach refuses to lie down on Horned Frogs' path to a potential BCS berth; Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2009; No one can blame UNLV coach Mike Sanford for having some extra pop in his step early this week and rightfully brandishing a bit of optimism on the heels of his team's 34-17 victory at New Mexico on Saturday night. Now he's ready to sound bold, as the 3-5 Rebels head south for Halloween to face 7-0 TCU. The Horned Frogs shot up to No. 6 in the latest BCS rankings on the heels of a 38-7 trouncing of BYU.