The Nevada men’s basketball program could go by many names. You could call it LSU West. Nevada had three coaches with strong LSU ties, but that number shrunk to two this week when Ron Dupree took a job in the NBA. Head coach Eric Musselman was the associate head coach under Johnny Jones in the bayou before coming to Nevada. Now Jones is the associate head coach under … [Read more...]
Reno Aces Report (7/24 – 7/30)
Aces tumble to second place for first time since May It seemed inevitable. It was going to happen. And on Thursday, it did. After sitting in first place in the Pacific Northern Division for a stretch of 55 games, the Aces finally slid to second place with a 4-0 loss at Oklahoma City. It was the first time since May 25 they didn’t have at least a share of the division … [Read more...]
Q&A with Greg Chalmers
Last year’s Barracuda Championship winner discusses 2016 title, upcoming tournament One of the best feel-good moments of the entire PGA season in 2016 took place right here in Northern Nevada, in a tournament that annually fights for national attention with the Bridgestone Invitational – one of the biggest non-Major events of the year. Still looking for his first tournament … [Read more...]
A look at Reed’s new football coaching staff
Group of six assistants stacked with playing experience When Tony Amantia took the Reed job in mid February, he found himself in a juxtaposed position. Yes, he was taking over the most dominant program in the 4A North. The Raiders have won five of the last six, and six of the last eight, regional titles. But he also needed to replace an entire coaching staff. All of … [Read more...]
Shoup Shots: Reno does something rare in Colorado Springs, Nevada non-conference slate, My OJ take
Reno’s playoff probability took a nose dive in late June. The remnants of a nine-game division lead evaporated on Friday in a rain-shorted 10-5 loss at Colorado Springs. With the defeat, Reno fell into a first-place tie with Fresno. It was the first time since May 26 the Aces didn’t hold the Pacific Northern Division lead outright. Jerry Narron turned Gregg Gross’ squad … [Read more...]
Reno Aces Report (7/17 – 7/23)
Sizzling Grizzlies catch Aces Reno did something over the weekend few teams have managed to accomplish: Go to Colorado Springs and not lose a series. The Sky Sox own the Pacific Coast League’s best home record at 33-15, but the Aces earned at least a series split on Sunday with a narrow 7-6 win. Solo shots from Zach Borenstein and Willians Astudillo in the eighth and … [Read more...]
Shoup Shots: Aces on the ropes, Horn tootin’, Summer slipping away
The conclusion of Reno’s home stand and the following eight road games will dictate if Arizona’s Triple-A affiliate will contend for a playoff spot or bow out. Eleven losses in 18 games paired with Fresno’s six game winning streak, not far removed from a 12-game winning streak, has melted the division lead to just two games – the smallest it’s been since June 4. And now … [Read more...]
Russell talks about Silva’s near-death day at Tahoe
Reno 1868 FC Head Coach Ian Russell discusses recovery of midfielder Matheus Silva The Fourth of July annually brings out the barbecues, fireworks and for the ill-prepared, sunburn. This past Fourth of July almost brought out something else: Devastation. Arriving at Lake Tahoe early in the morning on the nation’s birthday, Reno 1868 FC midfielder Matheus Silva, 20, was … [Read more...]