Jan. 14, 2005

LAS VEGAS - New UNLV football head coach Mike Sanford rounded out his first Rebel staff Friday by announcing the hiring of Reggie Davis as running backs coach.

Davis comes to UNLV after one season as tight ends coach at the University of San Diego.

He joined the Torero staff after working with D.HIX SPEED since 2001, helping college and NFL players with speed and combine training. From 1999-2000 Davis played two seasons in the NFL with San Diego as a tight end/H-back at the same time Sanford was an assistant coach with the Chargers.

"I interviewed six coaches for this position but Reggie Davis was clearly the best fit for our program," Sanford said. "I've known Reggie for a decade and he is a bright, high-character guy. He is a first-class person who I think is a rising star in the coaching field."

Davis was a standout linebacker/tight end at the University of Washington between 1994-1998. He was recruited to UW out of Brethren Christian High School in California.

The announcement that Davis will take over the running backs spot means second-year assistant Kris Cinkovich will officially continue to oversee the Rebel wide receivers.

2005 UNLV FOOTBALL COACHING STAFFHead Coach                                Mike Sanford (1st Year)Defensive Coordinator/Asst. Head Coach    Vic Shealy (1st Year)Offensive Coordinator/QBs                 Noah Brindise (1st Year)Tight Ends/Tackles/Recruiting Coordinator Gary Bernardi (1st Year)Offensive Line                            Keith Uperesa (1st Year)Running Backs                             Reggie Davis (1st Year)Wide Receivers                            Kris Cinkovich (2nd Year)Defensive Line/Special Teams Coordinator  Ken Sharrar (1st Year)Linebackers                               Kurt Barber (1st Year)Seondary                                  Mike Bradeson (10th Year)