Pack attacks for winning streak
Nevada seniors have had it easy.
Since coming to school in 2005, they have seen three straight wins against the Wolf Pack’s intrastate rival, the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.
Nevada students can’t get too spoiled, though, because before the Wolf Pack’s three-game winning streak Nevada had a four-game losing run. The Wolf Pack had a five-game winning streak before that, presenting a trend of consecutive wins in the rivalry.
“We bring up what’s at stake,” Nevada coach Chris Ault said of his preparation for the rivalry game. “I’m big on talking about history and these players need to know about that.”
Ault also said he prepares for the Rebels game a little differently than other teams.
“It really is the start of a brand new season,” he said.
The rivalry, back-and-forth as it has been, consistently presents close games. Four of the last eight have been within eight points. Last year’s battle at Mackay Stadium came down to a last minute touchdown pass from Nevada quarterback Nick Graziano.
This year, Nevada will go into the UNLV game from back-to-back losses against Big 12 teams while UNLV is coming off one of its best wins in years, beating No. 15 Arizona State Saturday.
“We’re not too worried about the winning streak,” Nevada quarterback Colin Kaepernick said. “We just get out there and win the game.”
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