Dan Mullen, Paul Guenther Talk UNLV QB Battle, Eligibility Returns and Defensive Front

Dan Mullen and Paul Guenther spoke with the media after UNLV practice as the Rebels continue fall camp. Mullen discussed the Rebels’ latest scrimmage, the work still needed between the quarterbacks and wide receivers, Alex Orji’s progress as a passer now that he is healthy, and why UNLV still has not named a starting quarterback. Mullen said both quarterbacks could play if both can help the Rebels win games. Mullen also addressed the return of experienced players, including Cohen Fuller, Laterrance Welch and Donovan Spellman. He said the players are available, ready to go and able to pick things up quickly because of their experience in the defense. Guenther discussed UNLV’s defensive growth entering year two in the system, the importance of Fuller and Lucas Conti inside, the depth on the defensive line, young players pushing for roles and how additions to the defensive staff have helped the Rebels organize the front seven and back end. Tap in for the full UNLV practice media availability. 00:00 - Dan Mullen on UNLV’s Scrimmage 00:45 - Quarterback and Receiver Timing 01:15 - Alex Orji’s Progress and Health 01:50 - Mullen on Naming a Starting QB 02:25 - Could UNLV Play Two Quarterbacks? 03:05 - Evaluating the Scrimmage 03:45 - Cohen Fuller, Laterrance Welch and Donovan Spellman 04:50 - Returning Players Learning the Defense 05:35 - Young Players and Scrimmage Evaluation 06:05 - Special Teams Practice 06:45 - Mullen’s Involvement on Special Teams 07:20 - Fuller and Lucas Conti Leading the Defensive Front 08:05 - Paul Guenther on Year Two in the Defense 08:50 - Welch and Fuller Returning 09:25 - Defensive Line Depth 10:00 - Poe Purcell, Eliah Logo and Young Players 10:40 - Mike Scherer’s Addition to the Staff 11:35 - Defensive Staff Roles 12:20 - Older Players and Starting Faster 12:55 - Guenther Grades the Defense 13:20 - Bam McClure’s Growth as a Coach Follow The Scarlet Standard: Website: https://the-scarlet-standard.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTPBxVqczV4vLqAlivI3FPw Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1GJCuyv8rTRu5arNdcjH4v Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-scarlet-standard/id1885404705 X/Twitter: https://x.com/SS_MediaLV Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ss_medialv/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/The-Scarlet-Standard-LV-61577609316045/ #UNLVFootball #UNLVFB #DanMullen