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Nevada says “Good bye” to Seniors and WAC

Featured, Football on December 5th, 2011 No Comments

Brandon Marshall stood just off the field at Mackay Stadium with his family and waited for his name to be called on Senior Day.
“It was surreal,” the Nevada Wolf Pack senior linebacker said of the pre-game ceremonies honoring the Wolf Pack’s seniors on Saturday. “I didn’t even think about it until that moment and then [...]

Intro to Midwinter Madness: Playoffs?

Featured, Football on December 2nd, 2011 No Comments

Yes, Coach Mora.  Playoffs.  While the real world snores through Bowl Week, Silver and Blue Sports will lead you through a simulated alternate 2011 postseason you could only dream of: 32 teams, 31 games…and one national champion.

Idaho Football Preview

Featured, Football on December 1st, 2011 No Comments

This time it’s personal.
The Nevada Wolf Pack football team’s seniors do not plan on walking out of Mackay Stadium on Saturday afternoon a loser in their final game at the stadium up on north Virginia Street.

Cannon Fodder: Bowl Pucky

Featured, Football on November 29th, 2011 No Comments

Mack Brown once defended the bowl system as a way of rewarding teams and fans for successful seasons.  Tell that to Scott Daniel, whose projections have “rewarded” teams with bowl games in places like Boise, Detroit, Mobile and Fort Worth…

Wolf Pack Football Notebook: Week 13

Featured, Football on November 29th, 2011 1 Comment

Tray Session’s patience has definitely been tested as a Nevada Wolf Pack wide receiver the past four seasons.
“There were times when I was down and frustrated,” the Wolf Pack senior said Monday afternoon. “But I’m here for the program. I’m not here just for myself. As long as I contribute to the program I’m happy.”

Utah St. Football Preview

Featured, Football on November 23rd, 2011 1 Comment

Chris Ault had a simple message for his Nevada Wolf Pack seniors this week.
“We looked right at our seniors and told them on Monday, ‘You need to go back and look at the film (of last Saturday’s 24-21 loss to Louisiana Tech),’” the Wolf Pack head coach said. ‘“What kind of production did we get [...]

Wolf Pack Football Notebook: Week 12

Featured, Football on November 22nd, 2011 No Comments

It will take a while before Chris Ault forgets what took place on Saturday afternoon at Mackay Stadium.
“That game on Saturday was as frustrating as any game I’ve been involved with,” said Ault, who has coached the Wolf Pack for 327 games (225 victories) over 27 seasons. “It was just unacceptable.”

From the Sidelines: Nevada vs. Louisiana Tech

Featured, Football on November 21st, 2011 No Comments

In one of the most stunning late game collapses in recent memory, the Wolf Pack football team fell to Louisiana Tech at home and missed an opportunity to take a commanding lead in the hunt for the WAC title. Silver and Blue Sports photographer Mark Rauh was on hand to record the action.

Louisiana Tech 24, Wolf Pack 20

Featured, Football on November 21st, 2011 No Comments

The Nevada Wolf Pack tried to put a positive spin on what took place Saturday afternoon at Mackay Stadium.
“We still have a chance to be champions,” head coach Chris Ault said after a stunning 24-20 loss to the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs.

Five Questions with Louisiana Tech Beat Writer Jimmy Watson

Featured, Football on November 19th, 2011 No Comments

For some insight on this Saturday’s unofficial WAC title clash, Jimmy Watson of the Shreveport Times was kind enough to answer some of our questions.