LAS VEGAS (UNLVRebels.com) -- UNLV Football is taking a full day off Sunday after staging a spirited team scrimmage Saturday night at Sam Boyd Stadium that was open to the public. The offense, behind multiple quarterbacks, looked sharp and turned in a bevy of big plays, including another dominant performance by junior tailback Charles Williams despite limited action.
The two-hour practice marked the end of the camp portion of preseason as the staff will turn its attention to game prep.
"Now it's all getting ready for (first game opponent) Southern Utah," said head coach Tony Sanchez. "Knock on wood that up to this point, we've been really healthy. So that's been a positive thing. Now we're completely focused. Tomorrow's a full day off and then we come in on Monday and get started and then rinse and repeat the next week (leading up the August 31 kickoff)."
OH CAPTAINS, MY CAPTAINS
Four players, two from each side of the ball and two of whom are repeat honorees, were voted UNLV football's permanent team captains for the 2019 season and announced by Sanchez after the scrimmage.
After a vote by players, junior quarterback Armani Rogers (Los Angeles, CA/Hamilton HS) was named a captain for the second straight season after being one of just seven sophomore team captains on the FBS level a year ago. Rogers is joined by junior tight end Giovanni Fauolo Sr. (Oakley, CA/Freedom HS) on the offensive side of the ball. Senior defensive end Gabe McCoy (Pittsburg, CA/Pittsburg HS) is also a repeat selection and will be joined on the defense by senior linebacker Javin White (Oakland, CA/McClymonds HS).
"We are really proud of the group that the guys picked this year," said Sanchez. "Gabe and Armani being voted for the second year in a row tells you a lot about them as teammates. I'm really proud of Javin and the progress he's made and it was great to see him chosen to be a captain along with Gio -- who's become a huge leader in the locker room and all around campus. That guy's been unbelievable and he's also had probably one of the best camps."
RISE AND GRIND
Episode 19 - Scrimmage 2
UNLV opens its season August 31 by hosting Southern Utah at 7 pm. Season tickets, which start as low as $99, are available now and as part of UNLV's Faithful Fan Pricing initiative, fans purchasing season tickets this year may purchase season tickets for the same per-game price in the new Las Vegas Stadium opening in 2020.
Single-game and season ticket mini-plans for UNLV football recently went on sale. This year's mini-plan allows fans to purchase tickets for the games vs. Boise State, San Diego State and Hawai'i for one low price that includes a meal combo and the commemorative giveaway T-shirt each week. Prices for the mini-plan are $99 for end-zone locations and $150 for sideline seats. Mini-plans, as well as full-season and single-game tickets are available now by calling (702) 739-3267 (FANS) or visiting unlvtickets.com.
