He was a popular player on the team and one of the Rebel players has already dedicated the season to his slain ex-teammate. Adversity tends to either bring a team together and inspire their play or have the adverse effect and cause a distraction. Expect an inspired team to face the Cyclone squad on Saturday afternoon. I hate to hammer away at an old point, but the key to this game is the same as the key to the Iowa game. Whoever commits fewer turnovers will win the game.
Most fans concentrate on the offense when they discuss turnovers.
What they forget to realize is that it takes a defensive effort to force a turnover. I offer this challenge to the defense. Do whatever it takes to force a turnover by UNLV in the first quarter. The Runnin' Rebels turned the ball over five times last week. If the Cyclone defense can get the UNLV offense to make a major mistake in the first quarter, they will start doubting themselves.