The Reno Slant

Nevada finds turbulence at Utah State then steadies at Air Force (5:16). Stadium Basketball Analyst Jeff Goodman shares his current perception of the Wolf Pack, officiating woes, and Saturday’s decisive matchup at Lawlor with San Diego State (24:31). What does the Wolf Pack have to do to get past Aztecs (52:30)? For slants, the Shoups, look into a big weekend for Nevada baseball, biggest threats to Nevada’s conference title in Vegas, and personal bad beats (1:13:06). 

Nevada continued to own unLv (4:59). Geoff Grammer of the Albuquerque Journal talks Mountain West officiating #drink, Mountain West struggles, and Paul Weir’s sweaters (12:10). Nevada and Utah State will play the de facto Mountain West regular season title game (53:00), then the Pack goes to Air Force (1:04:19). For slants, the Shoups go Roadtrippin’ with Chad Hartley, talk Nevada baseball’s hot start, and long cats (1:12:43).

Nevada lost to San Diego State - again (7:13). After pissing Reno off last month, Mike Randle, co-host of Screen the Screener podcast, shares his thoughts on this Nevada basketball team and postseason betting tips (17:51). The Wolf Pack has two big home games against Fresno (43:09) and UNLV (56:24) coming up. For slants, the Shoups talk AAF financial problems, Nevada baseball’s nice start, and ponder how Reno would react to Nevada winning the natty (1:11:30).

Nevada basketball got even with New Mexico in a big way (6:30). Nevada Baseball Coach TJ Bruce previews the upcoming season, talks about aspirations, and how to start winning in the conference tournament ahead of Friday’s season opener in Texas (15:45). Eric Musselman’s squad has two contrasting road games at Wyoming (45:31) and SDSU (55:10). For slants, the Shoups talk football’s return*, go Roadtrippin’ with Chad Hartley, and the Pack’s (forecasted) 4 seed.

Nevada basketball waxed Colorado State - again (6:21). Bracketville Founder Dave Ommen digs deep into Nevada’s NCAA Tournament seeding scenarios, the NET, and Mountain West at-large hopes (15:57). Eric Musselman and company now prepare for a revenge game against New Mexico at Lawlor (44:13). The 2019 Nevada football schedule is out (59:05). For slants, the Shoups share love/hates about the 2018-19 football season, East Coast bias, and basketball polos (1:05:24).

Nevada hoops clowned on UNLV in Vegas (5:58). Nevada Head Football Coach Jay Norvell grades his second season in Reno, talks the 2019 recruiting class and the upcoming quarterback competition (16:59). Eric Musselman’s squad will now host Boise State (39:45) and travel to Colorado State (53:35). For slants, the Shoups pick 10 Super Bowl prop bets, talk overrated college basketball rivalries, and go Roadtrippin’ with Chad Hartley (1:06:50).

The Nevada basketball team looked the part for the first time in awhile, handling Colorado St (6:56). Former Nevada and current Westwood One play-by-play man Ryan Radtke talks calling the Olympics in South Korea, a lie that got him the Nevada job, and Twitter disdain (15:07). The Wolf Pack is off on Saturday before playing a surging UNLV team at Thomas and Mack (55:07). For slants, the Shoups talk Saturday's pivotal MW games, Nevada’s tourney seed, and go Roadtrippin’ to Vegas with Chad Hartley (1:10:38

Cody Martin changes the trajectory of Nevada’s season with a miracle at Boise (6:33). Silver and Blue Outfitters Owner Mark Glodowski shares the fascinating story of Nevada’s official merchandiser and entrepreneurship advice (19:11). Nevada basketball returns to Lawlor for two games against struggling Air Force (43:40) and Colorado State (59:32). For slants, the Shoups make championship weekend NFL betting picks, get mad at math, and dig into Nevada’s state history (1:10:42).

Nevada opens a can of Wolf Pack (shoutout Rich Waltz) on San Jose St after shocking New Mexico loss (5:22). Kevin Sweeney of CBB Central shares what the defeat at The Pit means, his thoughts on the Wolf Pack’s defense, and why the Pac-12 sticks (14:38). A pivotal two-game road swing at Fresno (37:48) and Boise (53:07) awaits. For slants, the Shoups make divisional weekend betting picks, talk Malik Henry and go Roadtrippin’ with Chad Hartley (1:06:13).

Eric Musselman’s squad throttled Utah St and is now 14-0 (4:56). Nevada football finished the season with a borderline miraculous bowl win (12:47). NSN’s Chris Murray rejoins the show to discuss the bowl win, how Nevada can earn a 2 or 3 seed, and how nervous we should be about the UCLA opening (23:01). The Wolf Pack heads to The Pit for the first time since the 25-point comeback (56:11). For slants, the Shoups make Wildcard Weekend betting picks and go Roadtrippin’ with Chad Hartley (1:12:20).

Nevada snuck past Akron to remain unbeaten (7:15). Now, the Wolf Pack prepares for its final non-conf. game at Utah (1:13:15) before the Mountain West opener vs Utah St (1:22:34). Former KOLO8 and current NBC Sports California sports journalist Ben Ross reminisces on the David Carter era and power ranks Reno bars (17:55). Nevada football is finally playing its bowl game (51:56). For slants, the Shoups recall their first calendar year podcasting, make 2019 predictions, and more Tipsy Elves love (1:30:01).

South Dakota State made it closer than we’d like, but Nevada improved to 11-0 with a narrow win at Lawlor (5:01). Now, the Wolf Pack will host Akron on Saturday (35:07). Strengthen the Pack President Brad Platt discusses the goals of his organization, why STP is important, and whether we can expect Battle Born basketball uniforms (15:48). For slants, the Shoups power rank Christmas traditions, Christmas episodes of The Office, and the Vincent Lee transfer (52:13).

Nevada basketball is finally coming home. After dramatic comeback wins over ASU (5:58) and Grand Canyon (12:20), the unbeaten Wolf Pack returns to Lawlor for the first time in a month to play South Dakota St (45:27). West Coast sports reporter Dani Klupenger shares her thoughts on Nevada hoops, which NFL players she can beat at H-O-R-S-E, and the advantages of being a female reporter (21:09). For slants, the Shoups talk five-star recruit Kyree Walker, slow starts, and Bowl Mania (1:01:27).

After impressively handling USC (5:39), Nevada now plays the biggest non-conference games in years against Arizona State (48:29). A matchup with Grand Canyon follows (1:08:35). Tipsy Elves co-founder Nick Morton, a Reed grad, discusses Shark Tank, his exploding company, and his Nevada fanhood (19:20). Nevada football is going bowling (1:17:52). For slants, the Shoups chat recent football transfers, Nevada’s conference record, and Seattle hockey (1:21:52).

There was some really good, and some really bad, last week. Nevada basketball got back at Loyola-Chicago with a resounding road win (6:40) and now plays high-scoring USC on the road (55:10). Nevada football fell victim to the biggest comeback in UNLV history and we didn’t enjoy it (15:43). Nevada Athletic Director Doug Knuth discusses the state of the his department (22:33). For slants, the Shoup brothers go over championship Saturday, possible Nevada bowl destinations, and go-to Christmas songs (1:16:27)