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Fremont Cannon Stays in Las Vegas!UNLV Takes Biggest Trophy in College
Article By: The Battle of Nevada goes to the UNLV Runnin Rebels, and the Fremont Cannon stays painted red. UNLVs rivalry game with UNR has been around since 1969, but the cannon was not introduced until 1970, and here is a background on the Fremont Cannon.
The Cannon
In 1970, the Nevada Mines Division of the Kennecott Copper Corp. donated the replica of the weaponry used in American explorer John C. Fremont's 1843 expedition through Oregon, Nevada and California. The heaviest and most expensive trophy in college football, the Fremont Cannon weighs about 545 pounds and cost $10,000 to build.
The howitzer cannon, which was fired off after every score during the game, became permanently silenced in 2000, when Rebel players and fans accidentally dropped the trophy while hoisting it in celebration of their victory.
Fighting Words
The rivalry wasn’t always kept on the football field. When the cannon was being repaired after the damages from the 2000 victory celebration, UNLV officials found some fighting words inside the cannon. The inscription of “University of Notta Lotta Victories” made fun of UNLV’s not-so-stellar record of wins. In true Rebel spirit, UNLV replied back with an inscription of “University of Northern Rejects.”
The playful rivalry continues to this day, as the two schools fight for the right to paint the Fremont Cannon.
Hats off to Head Coach UncleLBo34, he had his Wolfpack ready and battling. Runningback Jai Den Thomas ran the ball efficiently on 20 attempts for 125 yards. The Rebels offensive line opened up lanes for Thomas when the Rebels needed it. It was not pretty, but a big 66 yard run helped the Rebels keep this rivalry game within reach.
Head Coach UncleLBo34 kept the Rebels passing game at bay with the three key interceptions, as QB Friels threw the ball to the wrong receivers on those two routes, as the tight end Ballugay and Runningback Jai den Thomas were open on those two throws, and going back to the tape showed they were both wide open. Head Coach Black Rain explained for Friels to go through his reads and stop forcing the ball, resulting in the three interceptions, which could of cost UNLV the Fremont Cannon. The team showed up but Friels hurt them when the chance to grab a lead was in reach, as he was about to be benched for the fourth string QB. If Head Coach Black Rain is not fired, and gets to keep his job for the foreseeable future, changes will be made at quarterback for the future, and the UNLV and its fans can count on that. Great game UncleLBo34,, I got lucky as the UNLV defense picked up timely stops enroute to the 17-14 victory for the Battle of Nevada! UNLV wins the Battle of Nevada and keeps the Fremont Cannon in Las Vegas!
Head Coach Black Rain
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