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Mark Anderson
Reporter
Email: manderson@reviewjournal.com
Phone: (702) 387-2914
Mark Anderson has been at the Review-Journal since January 1999. He covered UNLV football for 17 seasons before moving to the men’s basketball beat in January 2016, and was president of the Football Writers Association of America in 2016. Before coming to the R-J, he covered UNR football for five seasons at the Reno Gazette-Journal and was the high school sports reporter for the Tallahassee (Fla.) Democrat from 1988-94. He is a native of Tallahassee and a graduate of the University of Florida.
Guard Amauri Hardy, a third-team All-Mountain West selection this past season at UNLV, announced Sunday on Twitter that he will transfer to Oregon for his senior season.
Joe Darger was known for making 3-pointers when he played at UNLV from 2005 to 2009. Now he co-owns businesses in Arizona and Utah.
UNLV football coach Marcus Arroyo is remaining in contact with his assistants and players through technology, as spring practices are likely to be canceled.
Cherisse Johnson, the Review-Journal’s customer service and retention manager, was named to Editor & Publisher’s prestigious “25 under 35” list of up-and-coming stars in the newspaper industry.
Guard Caleb Grill has a long relationship with UNLV coach T.J. Otzelberger. He originally signed with South Dakota State when Otzelberger was the Jackrabbits’ coach.
Phil Rowe, an assistant or associate head coach at UNLV the past six seasons, was named the Cal Poly men’s golf coach on Friday.
Former UNLV center Joe Hawley walked away after eight seasons in the NFL to travel the country two years ago. He now wants to use his experiences to help others.
Cornerback Kamren Blanton is a three-star prospect at St. John Bosco in Bellflower, California. He broke up 14 passes last season and eight the year before.
Those interested in season tickets for football or men’s basketball will have more flexibility this year.
The coronavirus pandemic prematurely ended the seasons for UNLV’s spring sports. Now the coaches and athletes are trying to make the best of the situation.
Clay Travis of “Outkick the Coverage” advocated that the NBA consider finishing its season at four arenas in Las Vegas with players housed at the empty Strip hotels.
The Mountain West indefinitely suspended all in-person team activities on Thursday, furthering jeopardizing the chances of a spring football session.
UNLV has a proud basketball history of appearing in four Final Fours, including winning the 1990 national championship.
Glenn Thomas was Baylor’s co-offensive coordinator the past three seasons. His expected hiring would complete first-year coach Marcus Arroyo’s staff.
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