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UNLV head coach Mike Sanford cheers his team after it scored during the first quarter of the game against TCU.

Stay on, Coach, and earn it first: RON KANTOWSKI: Why UNLV should ignore Mike Sanford’s overtures to extend his contract; Wed, Nov 26, 2008 (2 a.m.); By Ron Kantowski; Did you catch Mike Sanford on the Channel 8 news Monday night, talking about a contract extension in a tone that bordered on defiance? Sanford supposedly will meet with Athletic Director Mike Hamrick after Thanksgiving to discuss a contract extension. An extension is the wrong topic for Sanford and Hamrick’s conversation.

San Diego State running back Atiyyah Henderson, center, holds the ball out as he beats UNLV's Terrance Lee (23) into the end zone on a 12-yard pass reception during the fourth quarter Saturday in San Diego. San Diego State won 42-21.

Shocked in San Diego: UNLV season ends with 42-21 loss: REBELS FOOTBALL: SDSU quarterback, turnovers sink Rebels, who finish one win shy of bowl eligibility; Sunday, November 23, 2008; By Ryan Greene; SAN DIEGO -- What's on paper can't win ball games on its own. San Diego State found 42 ways to prove that Saturday night at Qualcomm Stadium. The Aztecs looked nothing like the team that had stumbled to a 1-10 record going into the season's final weekend, one that dragged a porous defense with it like a ball and chain.

UNLV-SDSU notebook: What went wrong on defense?: REBELS FOOTBALL: Beauchamp offers insight on how Lindley had a career night; Sunday, November 23, 2008; By Ryan Greene; SAN DIEGO -- While the night as a whole was tough for some of the UNLV football players to put into words, what San Diego State quarterback Ryan Lindley did to the Rebels' defense wasn't as tough to put into words.

Rebels' season ends in disappointment, as Aztecs pull off 42-21 upset: LIVE GAME BLOG:; Saturday, November 22, 2008; By Ryan Greene; SAN DIEGO -- Well, forget about watching scoreboards for the next two weeks, waiting to find out which conferences will fill their bowl allotments and which won't. For the Rebels, it no longer matters.

Beauchamp returns home seeking bowl eligibility: UNLV FOOTBALL: Rebels looking for sixth win in regular season finale against San Diego State; Saturday, November 22, 2008; By Ryan Greene; Sometimes, one play can earn you a scholarship. UNLV junior linebacker Jason Beauchamp was on track to earn one from Utah back in the fall of 2004, but that process got rushed along when the Utes' offensive coordinator -- current Rebels coach Mike Sanford -- brought a tape into the office of head coach Urban Meyer.

Two Rebels take one path from Texas Southern: UNLV FOOTBALL:; Thursday, November 20, 2008; By Brett Okamoto; While a win Saturday over San Diego State would give UNLV the opportunity for a bowl appearance and national exposure, there is at least one place outside of Las Vegas where fans are following the Rebels' season. Good ol’ Houston, Texas.

UNLV quarterback Mike Clausen finds some daylight during the game against New Mexico Saturday.

Mondays with Mike: Clausen (probably) the guy: REBELS FOOTBALL:; Tuesday, November 18, 2008; By Ryan Greene; More and more, it's sounding like Mike Clausen will be the one taking the snaps behind Saturday when UNLV tries to gain bowl eligibility at San Diego State this Saturday.

Clayton's status still up in the air for next Saturday: UNLV FOOTBALL: Rebels begin preparation for defensively-challenged Aztecs; Monday, November 17, 2008; By Ryan Greene; Omar Clayton was back on the practice field in uniform for the UNLV football team Sunday night ... just not in pads.

UNLV running back Frank Summers rushes during Thursday night's game against Wyoming at Sam Boyd Stadium.

One win away: Rebels near bowl eligibility: REBELS FOOTBALL: After knocking off Wyoming, 22-14, UNLV faces San Diego State in regular season finale; Friday, November 14, 2008; By Ryan Greene; It may not have been the best time to ask, but UNLV senior receiver Casey Flair didn't know when he'd get another chance to offer up a small request to Wyoming linebacker Ward Dobbs.

UNLV-Wyoming notebook: Starting QB question sure to be raised: REBELS FOOTBALL: Depending on medical reports, Sanford may have a tough decision on his hands; Friday, November 14, 2008; By Ryan Greene; With bowl eligibility now on the line next Saturday at San Diego State -- thanks to UNLV's 22-14 victory over Wyoming Thursday night -- who does Rebels coach Mike Sanford go with at quarterback?

Ishii's toss sparks Rebels to late run: UNLV FOOTBALL:; Friday, November 14, 2008; By Brett Okamoto; The player who provides the spark that changes a football game isn't usually the third-string quarterback. Or the punter. But what if it's both?

Bowl hopes still alive as Rebels down Wyoming, 22-14: LIVE GAME BLOG:; Thursday, November 13, 2008; By Ryan Greene; It's official. The UNLV football team's regular season finale at San Diego State will mean something, indeed. On the heels of Thursday night's 22-14 Senior Night victory over Wyoming, the Rebels remain in control of their own bowl eligibility fate. The UNLV defense held things down with a pair of second half interceptions off of Chris Stutzriem.

UNLV scrapping for bowl eligibility against Wyoming: REBELS FOOTBALL: 4-6 teams square off with postseason dreams on the line; Thursday, November 13, 2008; By Ryan Greene; New week, same old situation. The UNLV football team, which last week in defeating New Mexico 27-20 kept its bowl dreams alive while ending those of its foe, has a chance to pave more of the path to the postseason tonight.

A good, long look at ... Wyoming: REBELS FOOTBALL:; Wednesday, November 12, 2008; By Ryan Greene; Each week during the 2008 season, the Sun will take an in-depth look at the Rebels' upcoming weekend foe, giving you a crash course on what you need to know, plus what you might not have known already. This week, a look at 4-6 Wyoming, who finds itself in the same must-win situation as UNLV.

Purvis becoming UNLV's latest walk-on turned sensation: REBELS FOOTBALL:; Monday, November 10, 2008; By Ryan Greene; The UNLV coaching staff has taken its time this season with freshman cornerback Deante Purvis.

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