Growing up in Lansing as a Spartan fan, happy Jacoby is staying close to the family. Spartan Nation, you got a great one.
Grateful for the two years you had here at UNLV,
@JW1NDMON
. Going to miss you, but will see you on my trips back home!
👏👏👏👔⏱💼
Give it up to the
@unlvfootball
squad for buying in to the academic culture. Props to Myke and Mariah for your commitment to
#unlvfb
.
In the immortal words of Nate Dogg: “Nobody, does it better.”
Future Rebels, what more you need?
In this together. 🤝
Best season in 4 decades on AND off the field! Huge shoutout to
@DavidWedleyJr
for helping our guys set records in the classroom this semester📚🎓
#BEaREBEL
Unsolicited transfer portal thoughts: embrace those that choose UNLV. Support those that choose alternative routes.
We’re all family.
Thankful for the time we’ll have.
Thankful for the time we had.
Everyone in LV should be on the same page.
In this together. 🤝
Hard to believe, but celebrating 10 years with
@UNLV_ASC
&
@UNLVathletics
. Forever indebted to those key people who took a chance on someone who had no idea what he was doing. I promise to figure it out one of these days. 🙌🤝🙏
@DavidMJax
@Becky_Pugh1
Always nice to update the Academic Champions wall and recognize the
@unlvfootball
effort in the classroom. It is a good problem when you have more Dean’s List recipients than spots on the wall. Lucky to work with this group. 📚🧮📝
The evolution of college athletics makes this job difficult on a personal level. Grateful for the energy poured into building relationships that will last a lifetime, no matter the time spent at UNLV. Regardless, am ALWAYS here for my Rebels - current, former, and future. 🤝🙌❤️
C’mon now! We do this!
Congratulations to all of our
@UNLVathletics
graduates. Special shout out to this collection of young men of
@unlvfootball
.
Proud of you all. I’ve enjoyed the journey.
In this together. 🤝
"Honestly it stings. Really hurts my soul because we gave it our all tonight. There were some plays were you wish you could have back. It's a short week. Now we can rinse this out. On to San Jose State." -
@ChuckW_8
Good luck to all of our
#unlvfb
seniors during the NFL Draft weekend.🤞your dreams become reality. I know the work you all put in on and off the field, highlighted by the fact 100% of our seniors have already graduated or graduate next month. Signed,
One Proud Advisor
@Coach_Odom
established a culture. We are all bought in. Testament to our student-athletes, coaching and support staff, and our administration led by
@ErickHarper
. Team game.
As our guys know…
In this together. 🤝
Best season in 4 decades on AND off the field! Huge shoutout to
@DavidWedleyJr
for helping our guys set records in the classroom this semester📚🎓
#BEaREBEL
I’m forever thankful that
@UNLVathletics
and
@UNLV_ASC
gave me my first professional opportunity. The belief they had in me is what I’ve always tried to payback to all student-athletes and staff I’ve had privilege to work with. UNLV is home. UNLV is my destination.
Academic achievement of the program should be celebrated prior to bowl-game tiebreak implications, but at least it's now being recognized.
15th highest score in the country (984) over a four-year period reflecting eligibility/retention/graduation.
Proud of these young men. 🤝 🎓
Maaaan, this is a tough industry. Natural attrition through graduation is hard enough. Going to miss my guys that choose to pursue new opportunities, but doesn't mean a bond is broken.
Might be leaving UNLV but not getting rid of me. 🤷
#sorrynotsorry
#answermyfacetimes
For those interested in the
#unlvfb
academic profile, some recent highlights:
Academic All-Americans ✅
Record GPA ✅
Record Graduation Success Rate ✅
Record Academic Progress Rate ✅
Record # on Academic All-District ✅
MW Scholar Athlete of the Year ✅
In this together. 🤝
Couldn't be more proud of the unprecedented academic success earned by our student-athletes. Especially proud of the multi-year record
#unlvfb
has set, due to the two highest single-year scores in program history for '17-'18 & '18-'19. Thrilled about the progress over the years.
UNLV Athletics Sees Historic Jump In
@NCAA
APR Numbers‼️
Records Set:
✅ Highest single- and multi-year scores ever
✅ 10 teams earn perfect single-year scores
✅ 5 teams set or tie multi-year program marks
📰:
#BEaREBEL
Real recognize real. But special shoutout to real recognize fake. Important to identify and know the difference. Authenticity seems to be one of those scarce resources these days. Just be genuine. Simple.
Reflecting back, I’m thankful for everyone who has ever been in my corner, whether I realized it at the time or not. This is the time I hope my guys realize I’m always in their corner.
#unlvfootball
This reminds me of every
#unlvfb
practice and game. No matter how loud the music or crowd was, could always hear JWhite. Luckily, he had, and still has, the game to back it up. 🗣🤝
Big shout out to all our student-athlete award winners at the Scarlet and Gray (SAG) Awards tonight hosted by
@UNLVathletics
and
@UNLV_ASC
. Proud of my guy
@MANITRIGG
for the SAAS Choice Award.
Plus
@unlvfootball
dresses up well.
Sometimes you’re humbled by those around you who continue to exemplify greatness. This is one of those moments. Another reason I’m thankful to work with
@unlvfootball
and the exemplary student-athletes this program produces.
#1
-0.
Any
@NFL
organization would benefit from
@ChuckW_8
. Difficult to find anyone who is as composed, more resilient, or who will run through more brick walls than Chuck. No NFL will regret it.
Had a little extra in the tank this morning. There’s something about game day, especially when the Fremont Cannon is on the line. Can’t wait to see the young men compete.
#unlvfb
#WEnotME
#BEaREBEL
Difficult to buy into any superlative social media posts about being "dedicated" or "something to prove next season" when it isn't being handled in the classroom. It's both on and off the field, or neither. Don't be superficial with the message you're portraying.
Firm believer that the people who take you on the highest of highs and lowest of lows are those you care about the most, due to the depths of emotions you feel towards them. Reminded daily by my SAs with
#unlvfb
I’m fortunate to ride such waves of emotion. Got y’all for life.
To be effective at any job, you have to sincerely care about those around you.
Not fake emotion. Genuineness.
But with that comes tough times.
Regardless, it’s worth it, because we’re in it together.
🤝💯❤️
Apologies in advance for the thread...After reflecting on this semester, it’s difficult to describe the depth of pride and sense of awe I have for our
#unlvfb
young men and their dedication and unyielding effort despite the conditions.
Countdown is on. Just one more week until it begins.
No, not the academic year. When the computer lab is full of the guys arguing about whose high school team would have won if they had played.
Can't wait! 😉
For today's feature, David Wedley, Director of Student-Athlete Academic Services (SAAS) and Academic Eligibility Specialist for Football, shares his journey into his role and a great mantra for student-athletes to keep in mind. Check it out!
#UNLV
#UNLVASC
Proud of all of our student-athletes. Celebrating
#unlvfb
for setting a new program record by five percentage points. It’s a privilege to be along for the ride over the years.
Maaan, it’s going to be an exhausting college football season keeping up with all my dudes across the country.
Once a Rebel, always a Rebel.
More importantly, once family, always family.
Big props and shout out to
#unlvfb
@sethrobinn
and his team running the entire restaurant operation for his hospitality management capstone. Came a long way. Congrats and proud of you! 🤝
@unlvfootball
Spring Showcase tomorrow.
Three weeks remaining for our guys to continue to be at their best in the classroom.
Exciting time of year. Grateful to be along for the ride.
Love you all. Let’s get it!
🤝💯
#inthistogether
All contributions, big and small, to the Momentum Fund have a direct impact on the academic success of our student-athletes. Seeing students in their cap and gown is the ultimate Return on Investment!
ICYMI: We relaunched our Momentum Fund 2.0 last week!
This Championship Campaign is in response to the financial challenges
@UNLVathletics
has faced in the wake of COVID-19 and is focused on student-athlete excellence.
Make a Momentum Fund gift |
Congrats to
@UNLVvball
and Coach
@Dawn3Sullivan
. Fortunate to have crossed paths with this destined program and am forever grateful for the group who positively impacted my life. Couldn’t be happier or more proud.
Five
@unlvfootball
student-athletes admitted to the
@UNLV_GC
in the last couple weeks. So happy for these young men. Handling business on and off the field. Total of 14 post-graduates competing this fall. 🙌🎓
Elite on the field. Elite in the classroom. All around package. City of Las Vegas has the opportunity to embrace one of the best Rebels to come through the program.
@Only1RW
🤝
"I want to show them that they can look up to me, especially my younger siblings, I want to be a role model for them." - Ricky White
It's bigger than a game, bigger than stats for one of the top receivers in the nation, Ricky White, who is the 3rd oldest of his 11 siblings.
It is natural to think the teacher influences the student. I’m a firm believer in the reciprocal. Couldn’t be more thankful for the lessons I learn and perspectives I gain from the students I have the privilege to work alongside.
#unlvfootball
I believe in our
#unlvfb
student-athletes,
@coacharroyo
& his entire staff. I purchased my season tickets today with help from
@krisgiese
and
@UNLVTickets
.
What are the chances I can get at least ONE person to match my purchase? Anyone up for the challenge?!
#BEaREBEL
I am fortunate to be in a position to ATTEMPT to educate and influence young people, but days like today make it difficult because I CANNOT make sense of it. All I know is I will move forward emphasizing unity, trust, love, and equality. Love y’all. 🙏
Congrats to
#unlvfb
,
@UNLV_SAAS
, and
@UNLV_ASC
Academic Support G.A.
@FreeWillly58
on graduating with his Master of Education: Higher Education degree today.
1/4 of one of my favorite graduation pictures of all time.
One of the best. Thanks for everything, Will!
Proud of our
#unlvfb
student-athletes. Another example of all their hard work behind the scenes.
Shoutout and thanks to Noah and Mariah for their dedication to these students.
Great to see two
#unlvfb
scholars chopping it up.
Grateful for the shoutout, but all credit to CO
@Cam_oliver05
for taking care of business in the classroom.
Thank you for highlighting these young men and for sharing
@calebherring_
🙏
In this together. 🤝
#teamgame
Cam Oliver shouts out David Wedley of UNLV Student Athlete Academic Service
DW has been with the program since my days on campus, and does a fantastic job helping Student Athletes become Alumni
@Cam_oliver05
@DavidWedleyJr
@unlvfootball
@UNLVathletics
👇🏽👇🏽👇🏽
Opportunities like this help remind you to appreciate the time and interactions you have with those around you. MB made significant impact at UNLV. Best of luck, but you will be missed on campus.
@MarcusBow24
Kansas winning the national championship helped my wife’s bracket be in the 99.8 percentile on ESPN. She has watched 0:00 of college basketball this season.
She knows more than me.
Also, what’s new?
A phenomenal student, athlete, and even better person. I am thankful to have a little more time with Chuck and thankful for his family’s support to help him finish out his journey here at UNLV.
Graduate. Enrolled in Master’s program. Starter. Academic Champion. Accomplished everything you said you wanted to freshman year. Proud of you. And thank you.
Not all SAs take a traditional path to graduation, which is perfectly fine. Fortunate to receive this tonight: “I am relieved and am proud to say I finally graduated with my Bachelor’s!!!!!” After 3 year layoff, I’m so proud of you. Will forever support my Rebel Football Family.
Another one of those bittersweet days. Thankful for the
#unlvfb
young men who chose UNLV. Has been a privilege to be able to work alongside each of you over the years. Very proud of you all. Once again, you've all done more for me than I have for you.
We will announce additions to the Biletnikoff Award Watch List via social media on Wednesday, Nov. 8, at 11AM EST. The Biletnikoff Award annually recognizes the college football season's outstanding FBS receiver.
#OutstandingReceiver
#NCFAA
Final Mountain West Stat Leaderboard (Receptions)
1. Tory Horton, Colorado State (96)
2. Terrell Vaughn, Utah State (89)
3. Ricky White, UNLV (88)
4. Pofele Ashlock, Hawaii (83)
5. Jalen Royals, Utah State (71)
Lucky and blessed don’t do it justice.
Thankful for my young dudes…past, current, and present… with
#unlvfb
.
Your messages in this card, handshakes, and hugs made my day. You all are appreciated. 🙏❤️ All love family.
Big time! Congrats to all our student-athletes, especially my guys with
@unlvfootball
.
Too many to list individually but nothing but love and gratitude to you all.
The day before commencement is always special because we get the opportunity to recognize our SAs. Like many things, we have to do it a bit different this year. Please join us at 2:00PM as we honor our graduates.
Can’t wait to see our young men compete today. All the hard work, the hours spent on the field, in the classroom, in the weight room. Extremely proud of this group. It is their time to shine now.
Let’s get it,
@unlvfootball
!
#unlvfb
During the 2016 signing day, I was told that
@Gbuckz4
was going to be the leader of the signing class. Four years later, earned his degree and was a team captain last season. Guess they were on to something. Congrats, Gio Sr.! 🐐🙌👏
Please consider donating to the Rebel Athletic Fund. As a thank you, an awkward message from me.
Starting to think I need some decorations in my office.
#RebelsGive100percent
One way to support our student-athletes during
#RebelsGive
is to make a Momentum Fund gift to support scholarships and academic services!
David Wedley (
@DavidWedleyJr
) talks how donor support impacts this area 👊
🔗: |
#RebelsGive100percent
Congrats to the 2023 FFC Open champion,
@ZavierCarter
. Competitive field of 34, but only one gets to wear the official jacket and have name printed on the golden putter trophy. 🤝⛳️🏆
Graduation evokes many emotions. It is a time to celebrate the incredible accomplishments of our student-athletes, but it also is a subtle reminder that for some, it means no more daily in-person interactions as our students start their own journeys outside of UNLV. (1 of many)
I am so proud of all of our graduates, especially those from
#unlvfb
. What often goes unnoticed or unappreciated are all the obstacles, hardships, and detours these student-athletes endure along the way. Glad to be along for the ride. Love you guys.
🎓The big day is here and we kicked things off with the traditional Senior Send-Off at the Thomas & Mack Center.
Congratulations to all of our Winter Semester graduates!
📰
#BEaREBEL
#UNLVGrad