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Son of NFL legend Jerry Rice plans to transfer to UNLV football

Jerry Rice Jr. (left) talks to UCLA football coach Rich Neuheisel during a practice on Oct. 25, 2011. In three seasons as a Bruin, Rice Jr., the son of the NFL Hall of Fame receiver, played nine games and caught nine passes for 69 yards.

Son of NFL legend Jerry Rice plans to transfer to UNLV football: Rebels quick hits:; Fri, Jun 14, 2013 (5:50 p.m.); By Taylor Bern; At wide receiver for UNLV, Jerry Rice … Jr. Fans may hear that over the Sam Boyd Stadium loud speakers this fall as the son of the greatest receiver in NFL history tweeted Friday that he plans to spend his final season with the Rebels.

Savon Goodman, left, talks with DaQuan Cook during the Desert Reign summer league Tuesday, July 10, 2012.

At least six Rebels expected to play in Desert Reign ProCity League: UNLV quick hits: Newcomers Jelan Kendrick and Kendall Smith are among the Rebels slated to appear in games starting next week; Friday, June 14, 2013; By Taylor Bern; Fans don’t have to wait until fall to get a look at the newest Rebels basketball players.

New Mexico takes on Wyoming during their Mountain West Conference Tournament game Wednesday, March 13, 2013, at the Thomas & Mack Center.

Mountain West unveils format for 11-team basketball tournament: Rebels quick hits:; Tuesday, June 4, 2013; By Taylor Bern; The Mountain West men’s and women’s basketball tournaments will include all 11 teams after the additions (Utah State and San Jose State) plus the decisions of Boise State and San Diego State to remain in the league, the league announced Tuesday afternoon.

UNLV coach Bobby Hauck talks to quarterback Caleb Herring during the Rebels' 28-23 loss to Wyoming on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012, at Sam Boyd Stadium.

Battle for the Cannon, 2 other UNLV games to appear on ESPN networks: The Oct. 26 game at UNR and a pair of November home games could appear on ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU or ESPN3; Thursday, May 9, 2013; By Taylor Bern; The Battle for the Fremont Cannon and two other UNLV games will appear on ESPN networks this fall, the Mountain West announced Thursday afternoon.

UNLV's Anthony Bennett announces Monday, April 1, 2013, that he is leaving for the NBA Draft.

Anthony Bennett needs shoulder surgery; draft stock not expected to slide: unlv quick:; Tuesday, May 7, 2013; By Taylor Bern; Anthony Bennett will miss the NBA Summer League because of shoulder surgery but the injury is not expected to affect his status as a top 10 draft pick. Bennett’s agent, Jeff Schwartz, confirmed a report to ESPN’s Chad Ford that Bennett will get surgery Wednesday for a torn rotator cuff in his left shoulder. He’ll be out four months, forcing him to miss predraft workouts and the NBA Summer League. Bennett likely would have played those Summer League games on UNLV’s campus, though some teams also compete in Orlando, Fla.

UNLV's Tim Cornett comes up short of the goal line in regulation play during UNLV's season opener against Minnesota at Sam Boyd Stadium Thursday, Aug. 30, 2012.

UNLV football season opener at Minnesota will air on the Big Ten Network: Rebels quick hits:; Monday, May 6, 2013; By Taylor Bern; The UNLV football season opener at Minnesota will air on the Big Ten Network, it was announced Monday afternoon.

UNLV head coach Dave Rice points to one of his players during a timeout in their Mountain West Conference Tournament game against Air Force on Wednesday, March 13, 2013, at the Thomas & Mack. UNLV won 72-56.

UNLV headlines the field at 2013 Las Vegas Classic: Rebels quick hits: The Rebels last holiday tournament at Orleans Arena ended with a victory against North Carolina. This year's is Dec. 22-23; Friday, May 3, 2013; By Taylor Bern; UNLV basketball knows it’s staying home for the Christmas holiday, and now it’s just waiting to see exactly who it will play. The Rebels headline the field for the 13th annual Continental Tire Las Vegas Classic, which will be played Dec. 22-23 at Orleans Arena.

The Rebels have new football helmets for the 2012 season. Changes include a stripe down the middle, a different color scheme on the block "UNLV" lettering and a darker overall color.

UNLV in discussions about moving football home opener to Arizona: Rebels quick hits: The Rebels approached the Wildcats about moving the Sept. 7 game to Glendale, Ariz. The deal could be done by early next week; Friday, May 3, 2013; By Taylor Bern; UNLV football’s home opener on Sept. 7 against Arizona may move from Sam Boyd Stadium to University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Ariz., UNLV Athletic Director Jim Livengood confirmed late Thursday night.

UNLV forwards Khem Birch, left, and Roscoe Smith joke around on the bench during their exhibition game against Dixie State Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2012 at the Thomas & Mack. UNLV won in overtime 81-80.

First initial will differentiate three Smiths on back of UNLV jerseys: Rebels quick hits:; Monday, April 29, 2013; By Taylor Bern; D. Smith. K. Smith. R. Smith. That’s what the back of the UNLV jerseys will look like for Rebels DeVille Smith, Kendall Smith and Roscoe Smith this season, coach Dave Rice said.

UNLV players Doug Zismann and Bradley Randle leave the field after UNLV's game against New Mexico at Sam Boyd Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 3, 2012. UNLV beat New Mexico 35-7.

Video: Former UNLV RB Bradley Randle signs with the Vikings: unlv quick hits: Former Rebels Lotulelei, Randle are picked up as undrafted free agents; Sunday, April 28, 2013; By Ray Brewer; John Lotulelei’s NFL journey will begin with the Seattle Seahawks. The former UNLV linebacker, who last season was a first-team all Mountain West Conference selection, agreed to a free agent contract Saturday with Seattle hours after not being selected in the NFL Draft.

Rebels home opener against Arizona will air on CBS Sports Network: UNLV quick hits: UNLV will host the Wildcats on Saturday, Sept. 7, at 7:30 p.m.; Friday, April 26, 2013; By Taylor Bern; The UNLV football home opener against Arizona on Saturday, Sept. 7, will be at 7:30 p.m. on CBS Sports Network, it was announced Friday morning.

Rebels receiver Marcus Sullivan breaks free for a large first half gain against Air Force at Sam Boyd Stadium on Saturday night.

UNLV football game at Air Force to be televised on ESPNU: Rebels quick hits:; Tuesday, April 23, 2013; By Taylor Bern; UNLV's football game at Air Force on Thursday, Nov. 21, will be on ESPNU, it was announced Tuesday afternoon. The Mountain West released the first seven televised games as part of its deal with the ESPN networks.

UNLV forward Mike Moser wears the team's new hoodie before the start of their Mountain West Conference Tournament championship game against New Mexico Saturday, March 16, 2013 at the Thomas & Mack Center.

Source: 'Good chance' Moser transfers from UNLV to Washington: After nearly putting his name into the NBA Draft last season, Moser could be headed to his second Pac-12 school; Friday, April 5, 2013; By Taylor Bern; There’s a “good chance” UNLV junior forward Mike Moser will transfer to Washington for his final season of college eligibility, according to a source close to the team.

UNLV guard Anthony Marshall pounds the court during their Mountain West Conference Tournament championship game against New Mexico Saturday, March 16, 2013 at the Thomas & Mack Center. New Mexico won 63-56.

Anthony Marshall's pro career journey to start at Portsmouth Invitational: unlv quick hits:; Saturday, March 30, 2013; By Taylor Bern; UNLV senior guard Anthony Marshall has accepted an invitation to play in the Portsmouth Invitational from April 10-13 in Virginia, Rebels coach Dave Rice said Friday.

UNLV forward Anthony Bennett celebrates his three-point shot against Boise State at the Thomas & Mack Center on Tuesday, March 5, 2013.

Source says Rebels' Bennett heading to the NBA: School sets press conference for 3 p.m. Monday, when the Rebels' freshman forward will announce he's leaving; Friday, March 29, 2013; By Taylor Bern; UNLV freshman forward Anthony Bennett will announce his plans for next season during a press conference Monday at 3 p.m. in the Mendenhall Center, the school announced Friday afternoon. Listed by most projections as a top five pick, a source confirmed Bennett would forego his remaining eligibility and declare for June’s NBA Draft. CBS Sports first reported Bennett's departure Sunday, though it's been expected by most people around the program since Bennett stepped on campus.