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Mark Morales-Smith

Mark Morales-Smith

Joined: Dec 18, 2024

Mark Morales-Smith is a father of five, a former college football scout and semi-pro football player. Morales-Smith is a long-time competitive fantasy football player with well over a decade of professional writing experience at multiple high-level sites.

Football

UNLV's Jalen Catalon Named To AP All-American Third Team

Jalen Catalon was a massive addition when he transferred to the UNLV Rebels from the Texas Longhorns. The senior safety did not disappoint and was rewarded for his impressive play on Monday when he was named to the AP All-American Third Team.

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President of Purdue University Mung Chiang, Purdue football head coach Barry Odom, Purdue athletic director Mike Bobinski and Purdue Board of Trustees chair Michael Berghoff pose for a photo Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024, during the welcoming of Purdue football head coach Barry Odom at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Ind.
Football

Head Coach Barry Odom Leaves UNLV For Purdue

On Saturday, UNLV Rebels' head coach Barry Odom announced that he would be moving on from the Mountain West school and head to Big 10 to become the new head coach of the Purdue Boiler Makers.

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Nov 22, 2024; San Jose, California, USA; UNLV Rebels head coach Barry Odom watches his team against the San Jose State Spartans during the third quarter at CEFCU Stadium. Mandatory Credit: D. Ross Cameron-Imagn Images
Football

Barry Odom Pens Farewell Message To UNLV, Heads To Purdue

Now former UNLV Rebels' head coach Barry Odum has sent out a farewell message to the players, fans, and everyone else involved with the program after announcing that he would leave his position on Saturday to become the next head coach of Purdue.

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Dec 26, 2023; Phoenix, AZ, USA; UNLV Rebels linebacker Jackson Woodard (7) against the Kansas Jayhawks in the Guaranteed Rate Bowl at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Art of Sport LA Bowl: Meaningful To Mountain West's UNLV

This year's Art of Sport LA Bowl between the UNLV Rebels and the California Golden Bears will mean a lot more than your average run-of-the-mill bowl game, especially for UNLV and the Mountain West Conference.

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Oct 11, 2024; Logan, Utah, USA; UNLV Rebels wide receiver Ricky White III (11) runs with the ball against the Utah State Aggies at Merlin Olsen Field at Maverik Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Sabau-Imagn Images
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UNLV Rebels: WR Ricky White III Player Spotlight

Ricky White III is as talented a wide receiver as any who has played for the UNLV Rebels. He has emerged as a promising star in the Mountain West Conference.

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Nov 20, 2021; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Florida Gators head coach Dan Mullen watches play against the Missouri Tigers during the game at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images
Football

Dan Mullen Replaces Barry Odom As UNLV Head Coach, Set To Debut In LA Bowl

New UNLV head coach Dan Mullen will be taking over the program effective immediately after Barry Odom exited the program on Saturday to take over the head coaching job at Purdue.

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Oct 11, 2024; Logan, Utah, USA; UNLV Rebels quarterback Hajj-Malik Williams (6) sets up to pass against the Utah State Aggies at Merlin Olsen Field at Maverik Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Sabau-Imagn Images
Football

UNLV Rebels: QB Hajj-Malik Williams Player Spotlight

Hajj-Malik Williams took over as the starting QB for the UNLV Rebels this season after Matthew Sluka decided to sit out due to an NIL conflict early in the season. He has quickly become one of the most exciting and promising players in college foootball.

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Football

UNLV Rebels: LB Jackson Woodard Player Spotlight

Jackson Woodard is the standout linebacker for the UNLV Rebels. He's become known for his relentless work ethic, leadership, and ability to impact the game in all areas of the defense.

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Nov 22, 2024; San Jose, California, USA; UNLV Rebels players celebrate their victory over the San Jose State Spartans at CEFCU Stadium. Mandatory Credit: D. Ross Cameron-Imagn Images
Football

UNLV Football Stars Dominate Mountain West Awards

The UNLV Rebels had plenty of stars on their football team this season and those stars were awarded with tons of awards and honors. We are going to let you know all the UNLV players who were honored with All-Mountain West Teams and Superlative Awards.

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Purdue football head coach Barry Odom addresses the media Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024, during the welcoming of Odom at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Ind.
Football

Barry Odom Flips Two Recruits To Purdue During Exit From UNLV

It's a new day for UNLV football and there are about to be a lot of changes in the program. That comes with a change at head coach and includes the former head coach taking some players and staff to his new home, Purdue.

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Dec 7, 2024; Omaha, Nebraska, USA; UNLV Rebels guard Brooklyn Hicks (13) attempts a shot against Creighton Bluejays forward Isaac Traudt (41) in the first half at CHI Health Center Omaha. Mandatory Credit: Steven Branscombe-Imagn Images
Basketball

Analyzing UNLV Men's Basketball Team's 5-4 Start To The 2024 Season

UNLV Men's Basketball is set to start Mountain West Conference play on December 28 against Fresno State after two more games against #22 Dayton and UC Riverside. Currently, they sit at 5-4 on the season.

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Nov 22, 2024; San Jose, California, USA; UNLV Rebels quarterback Hajj-Malik Williams (6) scrambles away from defensive pressure by the San Jose State Spartans during the fourth quarter at CEFCU Stadium. Mandatory Credit: D. Ross Cameron-Imagn Images
Football

UNLV's Top Three Transfer Portal Wins of 2024

The transfer portal has become infinitely more relevant in recent years and that has been no exception for UNLV. Three of their biggest transfer portal wins just happened to come in 2024.

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