Newly released Mackay Stadium video shows the post game brawl in the south end zone. Video shows fans tossing objects onto field. It also shows Review-Journal videographer Cassie Soto getting hit in the head by a soda bottle. The incident followed UNLV’s 33-30 victory over UNR on Nov. 30, 2019. (UNR)
In his last game as the UNLV football head coach, Tony Sanchez and his players were able to beat their in-state rival in UNR 33-30 in overtime. But before being able to celebrate the victory, a fight broke out in the end zone involving players and fans.
The Fremont Cannon will remain red after UNLV beat UNR 33-30 in overtime on Saturday evening. Unfortunately, the victory might be overshadowed by a huge brawl that happened immediately following the game. Rebel Nation crew Ed Graney and Mark Anderson break it all down.
After UNLV beat UNR 33-30 in overtime, a brawl broke out between players and fans.
UNLV football will prepare for its final game of the season, and the last under head coach Tony Sanchez as it was announced that he will be let go after the Nov. 30 matchup against in-state rival, UNR. Rebel Nation crew Cassie Soto and Mark Anderson are in Reno with a game preview.
UNLV football lost to Colorado State 37-17 on Saturday, marking the seventh loss of the season for the Rebels. After last year’s unsuccessful season, UNLV Athletic Director Desiree Reed-Francois said she expected bowl eligibility in Sanchez’ fifth season, but that cannot happen after Saturday’s loss. Rebel Nation crew Cassie Soto and Mark Anderson discuss what could be next for Sanchez should he be fired.
