Wow, I am just left scratching my head with this team. Lots of talent, but not alot of bite. Yes, I know we beat Louisville in Kentucky, but where is that bite now? This is a strange team to watch play. One game they play incredible defense, and the very next game they look like @#$%! I, for one, am just puzzeled at the lack of leadership on a team that has some players who have been battle tested. Where is the consistency in the defensive effort? Defense is all heart, everyone has one and anyone can play it.

Anyways, I will be at the game today, and I want to see some urgency. I want to see "asses and elbows" all night long. I want to see a team that scratches and claws for a rebound. I want to see some toughness, because that is the only way this team will still be dancing come March.

Coach, I don't even know where to begin when it comes to Maxson. I could go on for hours about the way Maxson handled the program back in his day. It almost seemed like he resented the basketball program for being so successful. I, like many others here in Vegas, could never figure that out. UNLV, in the grand scheme of things, was essentially a brand new college, growing at an alarming rate. The basketball program was a huge symbol of pride for the students and citizens of Vegas. The Rebels actually brought more money to the university because kids would enroll just to be a part of the program. Maxson, with some help from others, seemed to be jealous that we were a "basketball school". Every time I see his name in print, I am instantly irritated. We love you coach, and thanks for so many great memories.

Ah......How sweet it is! Pitino was like a lunatic the whole game. Sreaming, yelling, finger pointing, and berating any ref he could find. I loved every second of it. I could only imagine what must have been going through his head as he watched his team collapse under UNLV's defensive pressure. It must be hard to realize that your team is somewhat "soft", and possibly overrated, while gearing up for the Big East Conference. They had no idea that UNLV was that scrappy, especially with Wink still on the Bench.

Maybe this will set the stage for a rematch at the "Big Dance" come March. I would love to face Louisville for a spot in the Sweet Sixteen. Of course, they will be the higher seed, and we will once again be the 13 point underdog. I will fly to the game, wear my gear, cheer like a maniac, watch us win by 10, and finally tell Pitino to go "Suck It".

NeNe, aka "Spiderman", is an absolute animal. I love the way this guy plays. Not sure he has the shooting touch to get drafted, but he sure has the motor to play at the next level. He does everything at full speed, and is a great leader for this team.

This is a team that is getting better by the game, and starting to play that "lock down" defense. I like what I have seen since those back-to-back losses at home. If Wink can find his groove, this is a team that will make some serious noise come March.

Great win by the Rebs today. Bellfield, although careless at times, is going to be a stud. He is, afterall, only a freshman. Nene might just be one of the best defenders in the country, this guy just keeps getting better with every game. This was a huge victory, and will look great on the final resume come tourney time. RRREEEBBBEEELLLSSS!!!

I remember Othic, played high school ball against him and Soares who later played at UNR. They were awesome, Othic could hit from anywhere, and Soares was a very good point guard. I agree with you coach, if Othic would have stayed home, that backcourt would have been unstopable. I hope Arizona will continue scheduling games with the Rebels. Love your stories coach!

Awesome memory coach, as we were chanting the "Rebel" call across the streets and dorms of Reno.

Great game played by the Rebels. This is the defense that has been missing all year. Rene is a freakin' animal, and he is getting better. 6 blocked shots, and all the hustle in the world. Wink was on fire, and he was beaming with the confidence that has been missing these last weeks. This is a great win to help set the tone for league play. Louisville lost today, and they look ripe for another one. Great job Rebs!

Rob, the excitement was amazing, and I feel like we are headed in that direction again. I did get to see the 90' team play twice. They were the best college team I have ever seen in my lifetime. The bench could have handled most D-1 programs. At one of the games, I was trying to figure out how I could transfer and who I could live with. Needless to say, my father(UNR Alum), was not too thrilled.
Keep up the great work Rob.

Coach,

You were the greatest, and we had some wonderful years together. I was an athlete at UNR and I had some friends who went to UNLV, and I used to fly down from Reno to see you guys play. The atmosphere was like nothing I had ever seen before, and I secretly became a Rebel fan after my first game in 87'. I actually considered transfering to Vegas to be a part of the madness. I hope you don't mind, but I borrowed your "Ameba" defense for a team I coached.

I had the pleasure to personally know Bill Bayno, and I can tell you he was a great guy and a very good coach. He was a young head coach, and being young, probably made a few bad decisions. Vegas can easily do that to a young man. I know he lives a better life now, and I hope he gets well and back to coaching as soon as possible. He has a great story to tell and teach to other young men trying to find their way in this crazy world.