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UNLV quarterback battle continues entering Saturday’s spring scrimmage

UNLV linebacker Brian Keyes during practice at Rebel Park on Monday, March 28, 2016. Jeff Scheid/Las Vegas Review-Journal Follow @jlscheid

After a slow start to spring practice, UNLV quarterback Johnny Stanton has come on strong. But, heading into today’s spring game, coach Tony Sanchez isn’t ready to anoint the former Nebraska player as the Rebels’ starting quarterback over incumbent starter Kurt Palandech.

“We’re not rushing it. We’re letting both those guys share the reps,” Sanchez said. “Sometimes we rush things too much in this game and there’s no reason to. We’re going to get them equal reps and make sure they’re both prepared.