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Anthony’s potential high on, off field

Take the negative stereotypes you have heard or read or witnessed about a college athlete, put them in a coffee grinder and turn it on. UNLV Rebel Rodelin Anthony doesn’t fit any, right down to the classical music he meditates to minutes before kickoff.

UNLV’s Beauchamp steps up to front

One number, an impressive number, sticks out when looking at the football season UNLV’s Jason Beauchamp put together last year.

Deeper secondary provides options

UNLV’s secondary needed capable bodies last season. While it remains to be seen if the defensive backfield is improved, it certainly is deeper.

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Barely a year after sustaining a season-ending shoulder injury, UNLV linebacker Starr Fuimaono found himself badly hurt again.

Junior duo working at new positions

UNLV’s football media guide lists Malo Taumua at defensive tackle and Isaako Aaitui at defensive end, just where both juniors ended the spring.

Payne pumped up for encore

On a wall in his office in the Lied Athletic Complex, Kris Cinkovich has hung framed action photos of UNLV’s wide receivers.

UNLV freshman not frightened of competition

UNLV freshman cornerback Courtney Bridget is a “high-character player” from Baltimore who doesn’t mind a bit of competitive fun with teammate Charles Childers.

Rebels’ Randle in a rush

Bradley Randle is used to dealing with expectations — and they are high at UNLV. As a top-rated recruit, he not only could play right away but also push for the starting job.

Rising Rebels get respect

You know college football season is near when UNLV players are again asked to explain how they feel about being picked last in the Mountain West Conference.

UNLV football fills gap in funds

UNLV athletic director Mike Hamrick’s policy was to sign only home-and-home football contracts, but then the recession hit and the state took a bite out of his budget.

Robinson among Hall inductees

John Robinson will enter the College Football Hall of Fame for his work as Southern California’s coach.

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