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Nevada Baseball: McKinley Leaves, Getzelman Named Head Coach

by Alex Carter - Sports Editor December 1, 2025

written by Alex Carter - Sports Editor

Here’s ‌a breakdown of teh key ‍information ‍from the provided text,⁢ organized for clarity:

Key Personnel Changes:

* Jake McKinley (Out): stepped down as head baseball coach after leading Nevada to the 2025 Mountain West Championship. He had two years remaining on his $225,000/year ‍contract adn owes a $75,000 ⁢buyout.
* Jordan Getzelman (In): Named the new head baseball coach. He⁢ was previously an⁣ assistant under McKinley for seven years and is familiar with⁣ the program.

Nevada Baseball Program Status:

* ⁢ Recent Success: nevada has been a consistently strong baseball program,⁤ winning four Mountain West titles in the MW era under three different coaches (Jay Johnson, TJ Bruce, and Jake McKinley).
* 2025 ‍Season: The team had 33 wins, the most as⁢ 2016, and won the Mountain West Championship.
* 2026 Outlook: The team is expected‍ to be competitive in 2026, returning all five All-MW selections (including ⁢Sean Yamaguchi) ⁤and seven of their everyday position players. Key returning ‌players include Billy Ham, Jayce⁢ Dobie,‍ Jake Harvey, ⁣Jackson Waller, Alessandro Castro, and Dominic⁤ Desch.

Jordan Getzelman’s⁤ Background:

* Experience at Nevada: Seven years ‌as an assistant coach under Jake McKinley.
* Prior Coaching Roles:

⁣ * ⁤ Middle Tennessee (2022) – Same capacity
⁣ * Milwaukee Brewers (2020-21) – Assistant hitting coordinator
⁤* Dallas Baptist (2018-19)⁤ – Director of⁢ hitting development
‌ * Jessup (2018) – Volunteer assistant
* ⁢ Playing Career:

⁣ * Missouri,⁣ Iowa ‌Western Community ⁢College (JUCO ⁣All-Region, JUCO world⁤ Series), Kennesaw State,⁢ Menlo College (NAIA all-American, GSAC Player‍ of the Year). He played ⁤ for McKinley ⁤at Menlo College.
* Family: His wife, Casey Stangel, is the‍ Wolf Pack’s senior associate athletic director and senior women’s administrator.

Othre notable⁤ Information:

* Stephanie Rempe⁣ (Nevada‍ athletic ⁤director) was the one who initially hired ⁢McKinley.
* A press conference to introduce Getzelman is scheduled for Tuesday.

December 1, 2025 0 comments

News

Nevada Football’s Offensive Crisis: A Year of Losses and Low Scores

by Emma Walker – News Editor November 13, 2025

written by Emma Walker – News Editor

nevada Football Faces Offensive Struggles, Looks⁤ to⁤ Offseason Fixes

Nevada football is grappling with significant offensive challenges, as ⁣acknowledged by head ‌coach⁢ Jeff Choate. The team has struggled to secure key recruits,notably at the receiver position,and believes ‍a lack‌ of surrounding talent is a primary issue‌ for their quarterback. Choate noted difficulties in recruiting battles, specifically mentioning a top receiver from San Jose who ⁣chose ⁣another program.

“We weren’t‍ able to win those battles,” choate stated, emphasizing the need to “dig a little deeper” in recruiting to bolster the offensive roster. While acknowledging the global challenges faced by offensive lines at the collegiate level -‌ “nobody’s gonna go in there and ⁢say,⁣ ‘Hey, we’ve got a ‍group of five-star guys playing across the board'” -⁤ the broader issue‍ is building a supportive cast for the quarterback.

Financial constraints, specifically related to Name, image, and‌ Likeness‍ (NIL) opportunities, are ⁢believed⁣ to be a contributing factor. Nevada’s NIL offerings are not⁢ considered as competitive as⁣ other Mountain West Conference‌ schools, potentially leading to ⁤the departures of players like Scudero and, prior to the season, quarterback Diego Pavia, who committed to Nevada before ultimately‍ transferring to Vanderbilt where he has become a triumphant SEC player.

Further complicating matters, the Wolf Pack experienced an unexpected coaching change just weeks before the season opener with the dismissal of run game coordinator and offensive line coach Brian Armstrong. David Gilbertson,⁣ previously‍ the quarterbacks coach, was promoted to offensive coordinator. However, Choate has‍ defended Gilbertson’s play-calling, stating he ⁣has “made some really good calls that haven’t been executed”⁢ and that ⁢struggles‍ often stem from execution breakdowns, particularly on longer-yardage situations.

“I examine that very,very closely,both in game ⁣and week by week,”‌ Choate said.He added he ⁢anticipates ‌ongoing changes within the coaching staff as ⁣part of program evaluation.

Following a ‍1-4 start, ⁣the team turned to true freshman quarterback AJ ⁣Jones. While showing flashes of potential, Jones has struggled‍ with turnovers, throwing seven interceptions to just one touchdown‍ in his⁢ four ‍starts.⁤ Despite these difficulties, Nevada ⁣intends to continue developing Jones, with Choate expressing confidence in his future: “I ‌feel like this kid ‌is going to‌ be an extraordinary player, and we’re working through some growing pains right now.”

This season marks the fourth consecutive⁢ year of‌ offensive struggles for Nevada, the second under ‍choate’s leadership. The coach recognizes the⁤ need‌ for complete improvement.

“It’s not any one thing in particular,” Choate explained. “It’s kind of everything ‍in general on that side of ‌the ball.‍ First-time play caller, lack of talent‌ around the quarterback, ‌new quarterback, new guys working with the offensive line.” He stressed accountability, stating, “It’s not good enough, right?⁤ but there are‍ some real reasons why⁣ that’s happening, ⁤too.”

Choate believes the lack of⁣ “continuity and rhythm” has been the defining issue ⁣for the offense this year and is prioritizing a significant overhaul during the offseason.⁣ The team’s inability to ‍reach bowl eligibility⁢ this ⁢season will allow for immediate attention to these issues.

November 13, 2025 0 comments

News

Title: Mountain West Football Rankings: SDSU Leads After Boise State Win

by Emma Walker – News Editor October 22, 2025

written by Emma Walker – News Editor

SDSU⁢ Claims Mountain West Lead as Boise State Overpowers UNLV

San Diego State has ascended to the top of ⁣the Mountain West Conference standings following Boise State’s decisive victory over UNLV. ‍The Broncos’ win reshapes the conference ‌landscape, ⁢placing significant pressure on the Aztecs as they navigate the remainder of the‌ season.

##1. San Diego state

Rank‍ last ‍week: 2

Record: ⁢ 5-2, 3-0

Last week: Defeated Nevada, 34-12

This week: at Boise State, ⁢8 p.m.⁢ (FS1)

Comment: San diego⁣ state continues to demonstrate its dominance in⁣ the Mountain west, securing a commanding‍ win against Nevada. The Aztecs’ balanced attack and stout defense‍ have been key to their ⁢success,positioning them as strong contenders for⁤ the conference championship and a ⁢potential bowl berth. This week’s matchup against Boise⁢ State will be a critical test of their championship aspirations.

##2. Boise State

Rank last week: 1

Record: 5-2,‍ 3-1

Last week: Defeated UNLV, 34-14

This week: vs. San Diego State, ⁣8 ‌p.m. (FS1)

Comment: Boise State rebounded strongly from its previous loss with a⁢ convincing victory over UNLV. The ⁤Broncos’ offense ‌found⁢ its rhythm, ‍and their defense stifled the Rebels’ ‌attack. This win sets up⁢ a⁢ crucial showdown against San‌ diego State, with the conference lead on the line.

##3.⁢ UNLV

Rank last week: 3

Record: 5-2, 2-2

Last week: Lost to Boise State,⁢ 34-14

This week: Bye

Comment: UNLV suffered a setback in its pursuit of the ⁣Mountain West title with a‌ decisive loss to‌ Boise State.Despite a strong start to the season, the Rebels struggled to contain the broncos’ offense. ⁢The bye week provides an⁢ chance for UNLV to regroup and prepare⁤ for the⁣ challenges‌ ahead.

##4. Air Force

Rank last week: 4

Record: 5-2, 2-1

Last week: Defeated Wyoming, 24-21

This week: vs.Colorado State, 2 p.m. (MWN)

Comment: Air Force also⁣ scored its first ‌MW‍ victory, eking out a win over Wyoming. This was a return ‍to form for ‍the Falcons, ⁤who had been a pass-happy unit on offense that couldn’t get stops on defense so far ⁢this season. Air Force got back to its ground roots, rushing for ⁤330 yards and melting the ‍clock to the point Wyoming had only nine offensive possessions. That’s the winning ⁢formula for the Falcons.

##5.⁢ Wyoming

Rank last week: 7

Record: ‍3-4,1-2

Last week: Lost to‌ Air Force,24-21

This week: vs. Colorado ‍State, ⁢4:30 p.m. (CBSSN)

Comment: Wyoming’s ‍loss⁢ to Air Force greatly damaged ⁣the Cowboys’ bowl hopes, although the door is not shut on that possibility ⁤with games left against Colorado State, Nevada, Fresno State and Hawaii.That postseason push starts this⁢ week ‍against‍ rival Colorado State in the Border War,⁤ which dates to 1899. Wyoming has won seven of the last ninth matchups,even⁤ though the Rams won last year,24-10.

##6. Fresno State

Rank last week: 5

Record: 4-3, 2-1

last week: Lost to Pitt, 38-31

This week: at New Mexico,⁤ 7 p.m.

Comment: Fresno State stumbled in a ‍non-conference matchup against Pitt, despite a ‌strong⁢ offensive performance. The Bulldogs will look to rebound‌ as they ⁤resume Mountain west play against New Mexico.

##7. Utah State

Rank last week: 6

Record: ‍ 4-3,⁢ 2-1

Last week: Defeated San Jose state, 30-25

This week: vs. Nevada,6 p.m.

Comment: Utah State secured a hard-fought victory over San Jose State, showcasing its resilience.The Aggies’ offense ⁣proved too much for the Spartans,and⁢ their defense held on for the‍ win.

##8. New Mexico

Rank last week: 8

Record: 3-4, 1-2

Last week: Defeated Nevada, 24-22

This week: vs. Fresno

October 22, 2025 0 comments

Business

Did Nevada Athletics Renegade on $5 Million WAC Exit Fee?

by Priya Shah – Business Editor August 2, 2025

written by Priya Shah – Business Editor

this article discusses the history of conference realignment and exit fees in college sports, specifically focusing on the situations involving the WAC, Nevada, Fresno State, and the Mountain West (MW) conference.

Here’s a breakdown of the key points:

The WAC and Nevada/Fresno State Departure: In 2010, Nevada and Fresno State decided to leave the WAC for the Mountain West Conference. The WAC commissioner, Benson, was upset and demanded a $5 million exit fee, threatening to sue.
No Signed Exit Fee Agreement: The crucial point is that Nevada and Fresno State had not signed an exit-fee agreement with the WAC.This meant the WAC lacked legal standing to demand the $5 million.
The Settlement: Ultimately, the WAC sued over the timeline of the departure (Nevada and Fresno State gave less than the required notice). The schools agreed to stay in the WAC for two more seasons and pay a significantly reduced exit fee of $900,000, paid over five years.
Contrast with the Modern MW Situation: The article then contrasts this with the current situation where five MW schools (Boise State, Colorado State, utah State, San Diego State, and Fresno State) are leaving for the Pac-12. The MW’s Exit Fee Policy: The MW has a policy, agreed upon in 2021, that requires departing schools to pay an exit fee of three times their annual conference distribution, with at least one year’s notice. This policy was signed by all members.
Utah State’s Situation: Utah State had verbally agreed to a new media rights deal with the MW but never signed it before accepting an offer to join the Pac-12.
The Analogy: The author uses the WAC/Nevada situation to argue that the MW trying to enforce its signed exit-fee policy on the departing schools is different from the WAC trying to force Nevada to pay a fee it never agreed to.
The Author’s Stance: The author believes the departing MW schools should honor their signed exit-fee agreements. They point out that Nevada, unlike the current departing MW schools, did not have a signed contract with a $5 million penalty and therefore didn’t owe it. The author criticizes the current MW schools for suing to get out of their agreed-upon fees.

In essence, the article argues that while conference realignment and exit fees are common, the specific legal and contractual circumstances of Nevada’s departure from the WAC were different from the current situation with the Mountain West, making the author’s criticism of the MW schools’ actions more pointed.

August 2, 2025 0 comments