<![CDATA[Deadspin: Unlv Runnin Rebels]]> http://cache.deadspin.com/assets/base/img/thumbs140x140/deadspin.com.png <![CDATA[Deadspin: Unlv Runnin Rebels]]> http://deadspin.com/tag/unlv runnin rebels http://deadspin.com/tag/unlv runnin rebels <![CDATA[Tupac T-Shirted UNLV Fan Overly Excited About Running Rebel Upset Of #1 North Carolina]]> In a performance that would have left Jerry Tarkanian chomping a towel with pride, UNLV's Runnin' Rebels downed top-ranked North Carolina 90-80 Saturday night in the final of the Las Vegas Invitational at the Orleans Hotel & Casino. Officially a neutral-court win—despite the Orleans being about three miles down Tropicana Avenue from UNLV's Thomas & Mack Center—the upset sparked the first major court-storming of this young college basketball season. More »
]]> http://deadspin.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5862976&view=rss&microfeed=true <![CDATA[Rebels Try To Poach Panthers: Nothern Iowa-UNLV Open Thread (UPDATE)]]> Senior big man Jordan Egsleder leads his band of other people who look like they're from Iowa against Lon Kruger's Runnin' Rebels. Illinois and Atlanta Hawks fans, let your vitriol fly. More »
]]> http://deadspin.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5496728&view=rss&microfeed=true <![CDATA[Marquette, The Victor Of The Only Interesting Late Afternoon Game]]> Storming The Floor wraps up the four later afternoon games. More »
]]> http://deadspin.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=370438&view=rss&microfeed=true <![CDATA[NCAA Pants Party: UNLV Vs. Kent State]]> UNLV Runnin' Rebels (26-7) vs. Kent State Golden Flashes (28-6) More »
]]> http://deadspin.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=368472&view=rss&microfeed=true <![CDATA[UNLV Runnin' Rebels]]> 1. Who are these guys? The Rebels lost four starters from last year's Sweet 16 Cinderella squad, including their leading scorer, rebounder, shot blocker and assist man. While they were expected to be rebuilding towards a contending season next year, UNLV has ridden a great defense led by "veterans" Wink Adams, Curtis Terry and Joe Darger. These same guys have helped UNLV lead the Mountain West in three pointers attempted, averaging 23 attempted 3's a game, many of which are H-O-R-S-E style shots. The great equalizer combined with great defense has helped UNLV dramatically overachieve this season. More »
]]> http://deadspin.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=365548&view=rss&microfeed=true <![CDATA[Sweet 16 Pants Party: Oregon Vs. UNLV]]> Oregon Ducks (28-7) vs. UNLV Runnin' Rebels (30-6) More »
]]> http://deadspin.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=246478&view=rss&microfeed=true <![CDATA[NCAA Pants Party: UNLV Vs. Georgia Tech]]> UNLV Runnin' Rebels (28-6) vs. Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (20-11) More »
]]> http://deadspin.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=243373&view=rss&microfeed=true <![CDATA[UNLV Runnin' Rebels]]> 1. Viva Las Vegas, baby. Where else can you see pregame introductions featuring fireworks and flames shooting out of the shot clock as players come out on a red carpet? The band plays "Viva Las Vegas" leading into the infamous Reeeee-bels chant, members of the dance team make showgirls look like dogs and courtside seats have featured the likes of casino mogul Steve Wynn and other "Vegas celebrities." Hey, where else are you going to see a mobbed up casino owner cheering on his team? More »
]]> http://deadspin.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=241589&view=rss&microfeed=true <![CDATA[Joe Darger Has Two Mommies (And A Crapload Of Siblings)]]> Curious, and fascinating story in The New York Times today: UNLV forward Joe Darger is the son of a polygamist father. He has 15 siblings, most of which go to all his games. More »
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