UNLV Hoping To Snap 22-Game Losing Streak

[Iceland12]

Tim Hasson said the Rebels talk about The Streak all the time. From coaches and players who have been through it all to players who actually are undefeated (though also winless) on the road, everyone in the locker room knows UNLV has lost 22 straight road games.

They don’t shy away from that number just because of what it means — no current player knows what it’s like to board the team plane after a road victory.

“We’ll see soon,” said senior Tim Cornett, sitting two seats down from fellow senior Hasson at Monday’s UNLV football press conference at the Lied Athletic Complex.

The Streak is on the tip of everyone’s tongue, of course, because UNLV opens the 2013 season Thursday on the road at Minnesota. The game kicks off at 4 p.m. Las Vegas time on the Big Ten Network..

1 — Other team I could find in the country with a 22-game nonhome losing streak: Kansas. The Jayhawks’ woes are a little different because they include a trio of neutral games against Missouri in Kansas City, but it’s still close enough to let the Rebels know they’re not completely alone.

7 — The closest margin of victory during this streak, which occurred in a 21-14 loss at New Mexico on Nov. 12, 2011. That’s the only game the Rebels were able to keep within single digits.

23 — There isn’t a lot of info readily available on road losing streaks, both because it’s a pretty specific search target and programs don’t like to publicize such things. However, there is at least one program with a recent road losing streak longer than UNLV’s, and that is Colorado.

In 2011 the Buffaloes won their final road game of the season, 17-14 at Utah, snapping a 23-game road losing streak (that was actually 24 if you count a bowl loss).

26 — Believe it or not, this current streak isn’t a school record. From 1994-98 the Rebels lost 26 road games in a row.

Coach Jeff Horton started his Rebels’ tenure in 1994 and won his first two road games. Four years later he didn’t win another one and was fired after going 0-11 in his final season.

43-12 — The average score over UNLV’s 22 losses. Let that sink in for a moment.

“UNLV and defense haven’t been synonymous, ever,” Hauck said at Monday’s press conference.

http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2013/aug/28/numbers/

 

[localGophah]

Interesting read. Thanks......Unfortunately for the Running Rebs their streak will continue.

 

[Iceland12]

The Rebels will throw the ball up for grabs. Wish Wells was healthy, with pressure on the QB it could be a ball hawk's dream.

The piped-in crowd noise at Rebel Park was loud Monday night, but Nick Sherry kept his cool and lofted a pass toward the back left corner of the end zone to wide receiver Marcus Sullivan.

Sherry’s pass had to be perfect.

Too long, and Sullivan couldn’t make the catch. Too short, and the scout-team defender at least could knock down the pass, if not intercept it.

Sherry’s pass was, indeed, perfect. Sullivan made the difficult grab, and the first-team offense had a touchdown.

That play highlighted the fine line for UNLV’s sophomore quarterback. Sherry can’t make mistakes, but he also can’t be afraid to be aggressive because the Rebels need him to make plays.

Too many interceptions or too few big plays, and the Rebels lose.

“I think you tell people what you want them to do, not what you don’t want them to do,” offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach Timm Rosenbach said. “We don’t talk about anything other than protecting the football.”..

Sherry showed great promise last season in passing for 2,544 yards and 16 touchdowns, the yardage total the seventh highest in UNLV history. But he also threw 17 interceptions, finishing the season with seven in his final three starts.

Rosenbach worked with Sherry on proper footwork to cut down on those interceptions.

“When my feet get lazy, the ball gets lazy,” Sherry said. “It doesn’t go where I want it to go.


http://www.reviewjournal.com/sports/unlv-rebels/football/protecting-ball-key-unlvs-success

 

[DoubleB]

The Rebels will throw the ball up for grabs. Wish Wells was healthy, with pressure on the QB it could be a ball hawk's dream.

The piped-in crowd noise at Rebel Park was loud Monday night, but Nick Sherry kept his cool and lofted a pass toward the back left corner of the end zone to wide receiver Marcus Sullivan.

Sherry’s pass had to be perfect.

Too long, and Sullivan couldn’t make the catch. Too short, and the scout-team defender at least could knock down the pass, if not intercept it.

Sherry’s pass was, indeed, perfect. Sullivan made the difficult grab, and the first-team offense had a touchdown.

That play highlighted the fine line for UNLV’s sophomore quarterback. Sherry can’t make mistakes, but he also can’t be afraid to be aggressive because the Rebels need him to make plays.

Too many interceptions or too few big plays, and the Rebels lose.

“I think you tell people what you want them to do, not what you don’t want them to do,” offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach Timm Rosenbach said. “We don’t talk about anything other than protecting the football.”..

Sherry showed great promise last season in passing for 2,544 yards and 16 touchdowns, the yardage total the seventh highest in UNLV history. But he also threw 17 interceptions, finishing the season with seven in his final three starts.

Rosenbach worked with Sherry on proper footwork to cut down on those interceptions.

“When my feet get lazy, the ball gets lazy,” Sherry said. “It doesn’t go where I want it to go.


http://www.reviewjournal.com/sports/unlv-rebels/football/protecting-ball-key-unlvs-success

It is easier to make perfect passes when no one can hit you like in a controlled scrimmage, it will be different when Shede and company are let lose to get a little smack down on a guy that gets a little rattled that the DB's are faster than the scout team

 

[ncgo4]

Great information on the ineptitude of our first opponent. This is exactly why the Gophers will beat UNLV handily and large. It is also why our home team will face some considerable pressure. A close win or, God forbid, a loss and we will face a lot of question, but not to fret. Our improved line play, the improvement of the offense and a continuation of stability in the coaching ranks are all reasons to not fret.

Large victory tomorrow. Good luck Golden Gophers!

 

[cncmin]

Great information on the ineptitude of our first opponent. This is exactly why the Gophers will beat UNLV handily and large. It is also why our home team will face some considerable pressure. A close win or, God forbid, a loss and we will face a lot of question, but not to fret. Our improved line play, the improvement of the offense and a continuation of stability in the coaching ranks are all reasons to not fret.

Large victory tomorrow. Good luck Golden Gophers!

Nothing like a good chunk of overconfidence...bravo!