There's a good possibility UNLV will have its fifth different starting quarterback over the last five years when it opens its 2008 season at home against Utah State on Aug. 30. But unlike the first three seasons under head coach Mike Sanford, that necessarily isn't a bad thing.

The Rebels (2-10, 1-7) had to scramble with two unproven freshmen a year ago when returning starter Rocky Hinds went down at the start of fall camp with another ACL injury. Redshirt freshman Travis Dixon started a season-opening 23-16 win at Utah State plus nine other games, and walk-on freshman Omar "The Playmaker" Clayton started the other three games before going down with a broken hand.

Both Dixon and Clayton battled it out in spring practice for the starting job, and both looked much improved ...More