Rise and Fall of The Rebels

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The UNLV Runnin' Rebels were one of the most memorable and exciting teams in college basketball history. Ron Futrell of 8 News Now looks into what made the program so successful, and the conspiracy that led to its demise.

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    • May 23, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
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    12 Anderson Hunt, MVP 1990 Title Game talks with Ron Futrell - May 23, 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2022 33:08


    Anderson Hunt, former UNLV basketball talks with Ron Futrell about his experience at UNLV, the Hot Tub Photos and his MVP in the 103-73 win over Duke in 1990.

    11 Ron Futrell talks about the transition from Tark to Massimino - April 6, 2020

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2020 41:53


    Ron Futrell goes solo in this episode and talks about the Rebels under Rollie Massimino. The Secret Contract and other issues are discussed.

    10 Former Rebel writer John Henderson - April 2, 2020

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2020 46:53


    Ron Futrell is joined by former Review Journal writer John Henderson to talk about the early days of the Rebels and the relationship between Coach Jerry Tarkanian and UNLV President Bob Maxson.

    09 Former Rebel Evric Gray Part 2 - March 23, 2020

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2020 43:40


    Ron Futrell talks to former Rebel Basketball player Evric Gray about his time at UNLV. This deals mainly with the Rollie Massimino era. This is Part 2 of 2 with Evric.

    08 Don Yaeger, Author of "Shark Attack" - March 19, 2020

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2020 44:47


    Ron Futrell talks to Don Yaeger about his experiences in Las Vegas while writing the book "Shark Attack".

    07 Former Rebel Evric Gray Part 1- March 16, 2020

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2020 45:33


    Ron Futrell talks to former Rebel Basketball player Evric Gray who played for both Jerry Tarkanian and Rollie Massimino at UNLV, This is Part 1 of 2 with Evric.

    06 Joe Spilatro of RebelNet.com Part 2 - March 10, 2020

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2020 65:39


    Ron Futrell and Joe Spilatro of RebelNet.com talk about the issues that led to the rise of the UNLV Basketball program and its demise. This is part 2 of the conversation with Joe dealing mainly from a fans perspective.

    05 Jim Bolla UNLV Coach, Fundraiser - March 5, 2020

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2020 80:58


    Ron Futrell talks to former UNLV Womens Basketball Coach Jim Bolla about the UNLV Athletic Department during the Tark Era. Bolla was also a key fundraiser for UNLV and shares his inside information on the battles within the university during this time.

    04 Joe Spilatro of RebelNet.com Part 1 - March 3, 2020

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2020 46:34


    Ron Futrell talks to Rebels "Superfan" Joe Spilatro. Incredible insights from a fans perspective on why the UNLV Runnin' Rebels were so successful and what led to the teams demise. This is the first of two parts with Joe Spiltro. He also talks about growing up in a mob family in Las Vegas in the mid 80's

    03 Danny Tarkanian and Doug Sanderson Part 2 - Feb 25, 2020

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2020 68:16


    Ron Futrell talks to Danny Tarkanian and Doug Sanderson about what made the UNLV Runnin' Rebels one of the top college basketball teams in the nation, and what eventually led to the programs demise. Danny is son of coach Jerry Tarkanian and a former UNLV player, Doug is the former Associate Athletic Director at UNLV from 1983-1991. This is Part Two of 2.

    02 Danny Tarkanian and Doug Sanderson Part 1 - Feb 18, 2020

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2020 44:33


    Ron Futrell talks to Danny Tarkanian and Doug Sanderson about what made the UNLV Runnin' Rebels one of the top college basketball teams in the nation, and what eventually led to the programs demise. Danny is son of coach Jerry Tarkanian and a former UNLV player, Doug is the former Associate Athletic Director at UNLV from 1983-1991. This is Part One of 2.

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