Year 2 of the Tony Sanchez era at UNLV starts in earnest Monday morning with the first of 15 spring football practices at Rebel Park.
Armed with a slew of returnees and seven midyear junior college transfers — including former Nebraska quarterback Johnny Stanton — from arguably the best recruiting class in school history, UNLV fans have reason for optimism that the Rebels can not only improve on last year’s 3-9 mark but also produce the program’s second winning season since 2000.
Here are four of the top storylines heading into spring ball:
1. Quarterback battle
Returnee Kurt Palandech and newcomer Stanton will compete for the starting quarterback spot.