Crowd of students holding up a Rebels sign.

The Rebellion

Loud and creative student section amps up Runnin' Rebels games.

UNLV's student section has amped up the energy at Runnin' Rebels games in the Thomas & Mack over the past two years. "The Rebellion," as it's now dubbed, has gone over the top with its oversized cardboard cutouts of players and local celebrities. The Rebels final regular season home game is March 9 against Fresno State.

Students hold up a blown up sized poster of a UNLV basketball player as he guards and defends the hoop.
Player Mike Moser has been immortalized as

Student crowd holding up fathead cutouts of UNLV basketball players.
The fathead cutouts went 3-D at the UNLV-New Mexico game on Feb. 9. UNLV won 64-55. (R. Marsh Starks/UNLV Photo Services)

Student holds out fathead cutout of Mayor Oscar Goodman.
Local celebrities like former Mayor Oscar Goodman make fathead appearances. UNLV beat Boise State 68-64 on Feb. 22. (R. Marsh Starks/UNLV Photo Services)

Student fan wearing a mask and wig to the UNLV athletic event.
A fan's T-shirt reminds visitors to the Thomas & Mack that they're before a tough crowd. (R. Marsh Starks/UNLV Photo Services)

Crowd of students cheering as they hold up signs that support their team.
Fans spell out one of the Runnin' Rebels taglines during the Oregon game Nov. 23. (R. Marsh Starks/UNLV Photo Services)

Hey Reb mascot being held up by crowd of students.
Hey Reb! surfs The Rebellion during the New Mexico game Nov. 9. (R. Marsh Starks/UNLV Photo Services)

Standing student holding up a sign that says noise.
It definitely got loud inside the Thomas & Mack as UNLV beat Boise State 68-64. (R. Marsh Starks/UNLV Photo Services)

Crowd of students holding up a fathead cutout of rapper Flava Flav.
Rapper Flava Flav is a common site in the stands, both as a cardboard cutout and real-life fan. (R. Marsh Starks/UNLV Photo Services)

Group of students trying to make an opposing team basketball player lose his concentration in mid shot.
Imagine trying to make a free throw facing this rowdy crowd. UNLV beat UNR 66-64 on Jan. 27. (R. Marsh Starks/UNLV Photo Services)

Crowd of students all cheering on their men's basketball team.
The Rebellion student section is under the basket at the east end of the arena. (R. Marsh Starks/UNLV Photo Services)

Students in the stands all hold red glow sticks during the pregame show.
The Rebellion glows during the pregame show Feb. 11. UNLV beat San Diego State 72-70. (Aaron Mayes/UNLV Photo Services)

Close up of student cheering on hi team with band playing behind him.
The UNLV pep band gets The Rebellion grooving during the Boise State game Feb. 11. (R. Marsh Starks/UNLV Photo Services)

Group of students, shirtless, with letters painted on their chests spelling out rebels.
The Rebellion's neon T-shirts looked great on TV during the San Diego State game. (Aaron Mayes/UNLV Photo Services)

 

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campus life

Campus Units:

Intercollegiate Athletics,  Division of Student Affairs

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