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Impact in the WAC – Part III

Featured, Football Recruiting on July 31st, 2010 No Comments

In our final “Impact in the WAC” football series, we breakdown Nevada, San Jose State and Utah State. Few teams in the conference surprised us more than the Spartans and Aggies, but Nevada, led by JC-transfer Rishard Matthews, could once again have the most impact additions.

Arciniega Impact

Featured, Football Recruiting on July 30th, 2010 1 Comment

The future starts now for Spanish Springs linebacker Luke Arciniega.  A talented member of the 2010 Nevada recruiting class, Arciniega was a potential greyshirt candidate since National Signing Day. However, the 6-foot-2, 225-pound all-League standout who racked up a cool 100 tackles last year will begin his Pack career in just a few days.

Logan set for Senior Day

Featured, Football Recruiting on July 29th, 2010 4 Comments

Another player who is set for Nevada’s upcoming senior day is Highland Park (Mich.) prospect Lanier Logan. A talented and strong running back/athlete that could project at any number of positions, Logan is a potential greyshirt candidate.

Devers heading north

Featured, Football Recruiting on July 28th, 2010 1 Comment

He was one of the first players targeted by the University of Nevada coaching staff, and even landed an early offer from the Pack.  A 6-foot-1, 230-pound LB/DE, Orange (Calif.) Lutheran high school prospect Lorenzo Devers is headed north to visit Nevada for the Pack’s upcoming Senior Day.

‘10 Impact in the WAC – Football Part II

Featured, Football Recruiting on July 27th, 2010 No Comments

Our second annual “Impact in the WAC” football series continues with three more programs, including Idaho’s massive recruiting class.  We also focus in on Louisiana Tech and New Mexico State, two schools that have undergone head coaching changes in the past two years, and are now looking for a number of impact players. The [...]

‘10 Impact in the WAC – Football Part 1

Featured, Football Recruiting on July 25th, 2010 No Comments

As we prepare for the 2010 football season ahead, SilverandBlueSports will once again take a look at each football programs recruiting class in our second annual “Impact in the WAC” football series, which focuses in on all nine Western Athletic Conference programs recruiting efforts moving forward to the upcoming season, which includes Boise [...]

Armstead gets Nevada offer

Basketball Recruiting, Featured on July 23rd, 2010 1 Comment

There are a handful of prospects across the country who fall into the category of being elite prospects, and even fewer that can do it in two sports like football and basketball.  Arik Armstead, a 6-foot-8, 275-pound class of 2012 athlete out of Elk Grove (Calif.) , is one of the few who is that [...]

State of the Union

Featured, Football on July 22nd, 2010 3 Comments

In the final edition of our weekly off-season article entitled, “State of the Union”, SilverandBlueSports will look at the position that this column has been named after; the Nevada Offensive Line. Opening Day for Wolf Pack football is swiftly approaching, so here’s a look at what “The Union” might look for against Eastern Washington on [...]

Arming the Pistol

Featured, Football on July 20th, 2010 9 Comments

He’s one of the most talented quarterbacks in the country, yet most of those around college football only know about one part of his game; his rushing ability. For a player who has posted the numbers of a Colin Kaepernick, both as a passer and a rusher for three years, it has to be frustrating. [...]

Clear path for Elliott

Basketball Recruiting, Featured on July 19th, 2010 4 Comments

It took some time, but former Paramount high school sensation Devonte Elliott is now ready to begin his Nevada career this fall.  Standing 6-foot-11, Elliott, who has already spent part of his summer in Reno, brings a lot to the table. SilverandBlueSports spoke with the officially cleared kid known back in SoCal as “The Franchise” [...]