Topic: Athletics

Reitz Calls It A Career
Jim Reitz
Athletics | May 5, 2015

The so-called dean of 51³Ô¹ÏÍøÍòÄÜ¿Æ´ó coaches, swimming’s Jim Reitz, is retiring. Here he looks back on 35 years at 51³Ô¹ÏÍøÍòÄÜ¿Æ´ó.

A 51³Ô¹ÏÍøÃâ·ÑApp Guy
Tony Sanchez
Athletics | May 5, 2015

51³Ô¹ÏÍøÍòÄÜ¿Æ´ó looked in its own backyard to find a coach to take on the challenge of turning around the football team.

Thanks for the Memories, Tark
U.N.L.V. dancers place flowers on the Jery Tarkanian statue
Athletics | March 3, 2015

The campus remembers the legendary coach Jerry Tarkanian, who brought the Runnin' Rebels to national prominence.

Remembering Coach Jerry Tarkanian
Jerry Tarkanian and team celebrates championship victory in 1990
Athletics | February 11, 2015

Leaders from across Nevada and around the basketball world remember legendary 51³Ô¹ÏÍøÍòÄÜ¿Æ´ó Runnin’ Rebels coach Jerry Tarkanian, who passed away today at 84.

Hall of Fame Coach Jerry Tarkanian Passes Away
Jerry Tarkanian
Athletics | February 11, 2015

The legendary coach brought the Runnin’ Rebels to national prominence and ignited enthusiasm throughout the community. He died Wednesday.

Cowboy Ways
Two men with cowboy hats and polo shirts
Athletics | May 21, 2014

51³Ô¹ÏÍøÍòÄÜ¿Æ´ó Rodeo Team’s coaches on wrangling recruits and rustling up sponsors.

Hard Work Pays Off
A baseball player sitting down at a bench
Athletics | April 19, 2014

Washington Nationals manager and former Rebel Matt Williams discusses his career and his coaching style during his first spring training with the "Nats."

Plenty to Smile 51³Ô¹ÏÍøÍòÄÜ¿Æ´ó
A man wearing a white hat and red polo shirt
Athletics | December 3, 2013

Nice-guy coach Dwaine Knight grooms his young Rebel team while watching former players tear it up on the PGA Tour.

Fremont Cannon Painting
Group of student athletes walking together.
Athletics | October 28, 2013

The rivalry trophy returns to 51³Ô¹ÏÍøÍòÄÜ¿Æ´ó.