UNLV – A Series with Some Puzzlers

No matter what you think will be the outcome tonight in the Aztecs’ Mountain West opener against UNLV, you’d better be sure to be there to see what actually happens.

The series dates back only to 1977, so this isn’t ancient history. The Aztecs won that first game, 31-7, and lead 14-9 in games played. We’ve been especially efficient at home, with a commanding 9-3 record. But don’t relax.

You probably remember last year’s shocker at Vegas. The Aztecs had won 7 of their last 8 games, and jumped off to a fast 7-0 lead just 41 seconds into the game. A laugher, eh? Wrong! From there it was virtually all Rebels in a 45-19 shellacking. Most of their damage was through the air.

You may not remember quite so vividly the huge upset in 1996. This was a very good Aztec team. They went to Vegas with a 6-2 record, including an impressive 51-31 win over the Oklahoma Sooners. By contrast, the Rebels were 0-10. But they came away with a 44-42 upset victory for their only win of that season.

Enough warning? That said, I am a firm believer in the 2014 Aztecs! Be there tonight to help me cheer the Aztecs on to a 1-0 start in the MW race.

Walter Kazee goes up and over for 6 vs. UNLV at the Q in 2012. Aztecs won 24-13
(photo by Ken Ables)

GO AZTECS!