The good news for Nevada fans? The team found a way to win in Friday’s opener against Cal Poly. It wasn’t pretty. It won’t lead the highlight reel (although Wyatt Demps’ touchdown grab was No. 5 on SportsCenter Top 10). In all, it was an underwhelming unveiling of the new Mackay Stadium. But the team would have the same 1-0 record if it won 38-17 (like one unaware … [Read more...]
Pack Notebook: Nevada needs OT to top Cal Poly in opener
It’s not going to win any beauty pageants. But fourth-year coach Brian Polian will never apologize for a win. Nevada jumped out to a 14-0 lead in the first quarter of Friday’s season opener against Cal Poly at Mackay Stadium before needing overtime to escape with a 30-27 victory. It is now the third straight season the Wolf Pack (1-0, 0-0) has opened the season with a … [Read more...]
Preview: Nevada to kick off 2016 against Cal Poly on Friday night
Expectations for the 2016 Nevada Wolf Pack are the highest since Chris Ault led the program. Coach Brian Polian is entering his fourth season as the head coach and the schedule is certainly favorable to make a run at a berth in the Mountain West Championship game. San Diego State, which has allusions of an undefeated season, remains the biggest obstacle. Nevada is coming … [Read more...]
Shoup Shots: Measuring stick week for Spanish Springs volleyball, Fralick third on Nevada depth chart, Jones dealing in Rays organization
There’s a pretty big game under Friday night lights this week. And I’m not talking about football. A lot is being made about the potential for the 2016 Spanish Springs volleyball team, which just went 8-0 in the Yerington Memorial Tournament. It was the first regular-season tournament win in program history. That tournament featured countless smaller schools that … [Read more...]
Pt. 3: Q&A with fourth-year Nevada football coach Brian Polian
Nevada football coach Brian Polian came on my radio show before fall camp opened to answer several questions about the upcoming season. The season officially kicks off Friday, Sept. 2 at the newly renovated Mackay Stadium against Cal Poly. Parts 1 and 2 of the conversation can be found in the previous copies of the Sparks Tribune or here (part 1, part 2). Here is the … [Read more...]
Pt. 2: Q&A with fourth-year Nevada football coach Brian Polian
Nevada football coach Brian Polian came on my radio show last Thursday to answer several questions about the upcoming season. Players reported for fall camp on Friday and practices started Saturday. The season officially kicks off Friday, Sept. 2 at the newly renovated Mackay Stadium against Cal Poly. Part 1 of the conversation can be found here. Here is part 2 of that … [Read more...]
Shoup Shots: Telling stretch looms for Aces, Nevada football camp underway
Much has been made of the Aces post-all-star-break play. However, it didn't do much for the Aces' postseason aspirations. Tacoma was able to keep pace and maintain respectable distance atop the Pacific Northern Division. The Aces finally shifted down last week and dropped six of eight, including three of five at Salt Lake. They now sit 5.5 games back to Tacoma and 3 back of … [Read more...]
Pt. 1: Q&A with fourth-year Nevada football coach Brian Polian
Nevada football coach Brian Polian came on my radio show Thursday to answer several questions about the upcoming season. Players reported for fall camp on Friday. The season officially kicks off Friday, Sept. 2 at the newly renovated Mackay Stadium against Cal Poly. Here is part 1 of that conversation: You guys made a big announcement, at least I thought it was big, … [Read more...]