Oct. 7, 2008

LAS VEGAS - As part of next week's Homecoming festivities between UNLV and Air Force, head coach Mike Sanford and his team are inviting all former Rebel football players to join them for a lettermen event before kickoff.

Former UNLV players who RSVP will receive two complimentary tickets (with an option to purchase additional seats at a special rate) and will be invited to a pregame tailgate dinner outside Sam Boyd Stadium.

Football lettermen will also receive a UNLV football T-shirt and will be invited to help welcome the current Rebels on to the field for their game vs. Air Force.

This year's event will include a pregame salute to the very first Rebel football team from 1968 in conjunction with the program's 40th anniversary celebration.

"We feel strongly about having this school's former players involved in our program so once again we invite all former Rebels to join us for Homecoming," Sanford said. "This was a great event last season and we want to see it build every year as we get in touch with more lettermen."

Please contact UNLV football program director Sara Swanson by Wednesday, Oct. 15 to confirm your attendance, order additional tickets or for more information. E-mail sara.swanson@unlv.edu or call (702) 895-2474. No walk-ups please.