Tag: Nevada Wolfpack

Former Oregon RB coach Jim Mastro takes Director of Ops. job at Nevada

Former Oregon Ducks’ RB coach Jim Mastro has found a home back at Nevada, where he was the assistant coach from 2000 to 2010.

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Former Oregon Ducks running backs coach and run game coordinator Jim Mastro has found a new title near the west coast, taking the role of Director of Operations for the Nevada Wolfpack.

According to a report from Bruce Feldman, Mastro avoided taking any on-field coaching jobs this upcoming season due to family issues that he wanted to stay on the west coast for. This led to him returning to Nevada, where he served as the assistant coach from 2000 to 2010.

Mastro will have some familiar faces around him, with former Oregon LB coach Ken Wilson taking the head coaching job with the Wolfpack. Nevada has also hired Nate Costa and Kwame Agyeman from the Ducks’ former staff.

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SKOL Search: Carson Strong Scouting Report

Carson Strong could be an intriguing option for teams, including the Vikings.

Carson Strong was a low three-star recruit out of California that had only one other Division I offer from Iowa State. He started 31 games for the Wolfpack, completing 68.1% of his passes for 9,379 yards, 74 touchdowns and 19 interceptions. He is the true definition of a pocket passer that can dissect a defense.

At the University of Nevada, Strong ran a modified Air Raid offense that was ran mostly from the pistol formation. This offense was made famous by Colin Kaepernick before he was drafted in 2011. Ran by The Matt Mumme, the son of the creator of the Air Raid Hal Mumme, the Wolfpack saw a myriad of success throughout Strong’s tenure, but weren’t able to finish games against the better teams in the Mountain West, losing by two points each to San Diego State, Fresno State and Air Force.

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Ducks’ defensive analyst Kwame Agyeman to become co-defensive coordinator at Nevada

Kwame Agyeman was the longest-tenured coach at Oregon with 7 years under his belt. No longer. He is taking the co-DC job under Ken Wilson at Nevada.

Another former Oregon Ducks coach is following Ken Wilson to Nevada, with Bruce Feldman reporting that defensive analyst Kwame Agyeman is set to become the new co-defensive coordinator and safeties coach for the Wolfpack.

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Agyeman is a former linebacker at Oregon, where he played for four years in the 2000s. Before his departure for Nevada, Agyeman was the longest-tenured coach at Oregon, with seven years under his belt.

Earlier on Wednesday, it was reported that Oregon’s former offensive analyst, Nate Costa, would also be departing for Nevada, where he would take over as the quarterbacks’ coach. Wilson, who was recently the LB coach for the Ducks, is bringing in up-and-coming guys with who he is familiar to fill out his staff with the Wolfpack.

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Oregon’s Nate Costa set to become new QB coach with Nevada Wolfpack

Former Oregon QB Nate Costa is finding a new home with Ken Wilson in Nevada, where he is expected to be the new quarterbacks’ coach.

Another former Oregon Ducks coach is on the move, with former offensive analyst Nate Costa set to become the new quarterbacks’ coach with the Nevada Wolfpack, according to a report from Bruce Feldman.

Costa was a familiar name in Oregon and served as a quarterback himself for the Ducks back in the day, playing from 2006-2010. Earlier this year, when offensive coordinator Joe Moorhead was sidelined due to some health issues, Costa took on a bigger role in the QB room and was often seen on the field pre-game with that group in warmups.

At Nevada, Costa will now be reuniting with former Oregon Ducks linebackers coach Ken Wilson, who was recently named the head coach of the Wolfpack.

For the Ducks, new offensive coordinator Kenny Dillingham will serve as the quarterbacks’ coach.

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Nevada QB Carson Strong declares for 2022 NFL draft

Nevada quarterback Carson Strong is leaving school early to enter the 2022 NFL draft

One of the most intriguing quarterback prospects in college football is making the early jump to the pro ranks.

Nevada’s Carson Strong is leaving school early to enter the 2022 NFL draft, making his announcement via social media Tuesday.

Listed at 6-4, 215 pounds, Strong put together a solid 2021 campaign for the Wolfpack, completing 70 percent of his passes for 4,186 yards and 36 touchdowns, with just eight interceptions.

This year’s quarterback class doesn’t have the top-end quality of the 2021 group, but Strong is one of multiple passers who could impress during the predraft process and become an early selection.

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Oregon’s co-DC Ken Wilson to be come head coach for Nevada Wolfpack

After spending 19 years on the Nevada staff, Oregon LB coach Ken Wilson is expected to become the new head coach for the Wolfpack.

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One of the more coveted coaches on the Oregon Ducks staff is reportedly moving on after the departure of Mario Cristobal, with co-defensive coordinator and linebackers coach Ken Wilson expected to take the head coaching job at the University of Nevada, according to Bruce Feldman.

Wilson spent 19 years on the Nevada staff, which included five seasons as associate head coach and four as defensive coordinator, before his six seasons (2013-18) at Washington State, according to the Oregon Ducks website.

The coaching turnover continues for Oregon, with a majority of the position coaches now either leaving the Ducks, or being in consideration to leave after the coming bowl game against Oklahoma on December 29th.

With the search for a new head coach ongoing, it is clear that whoever is hired will have to fill out a majority of his staff after getting the job.

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Breaking down Carson Strong’s performance against Kansas State

A breakdown of Carson Strong against Kansas State, with a look at what he does well, and what the main sticking point will be in his evaluation.

Nevada quarterback Carson Strong has played himself into the upper-tier QB discussion for the 2022 NFL draft, thanks to his production as well as what he offers from an arm talent perspective. Earlier this season, Strong and the Wolfpack had a chance to go on the road to Kansas State and knock off a Big 12 opponent.

That did not happen, as Strong and Nevada came out on the losing end. But a few years ago we saw Utah State and Jordan Love go on the road and lose to LSU, but Love would eventually find himself drafted in the first round despite throwing three interceptions on the afternoon.

And now he is starting this week! What a world!

But back to Strong. Despite the loss, and the interception he throw in the losing effort, there are moments where you can easily see his game translate to the next level.

However, I imagine a discussion about functional athleticism lurks in his future:

How Nevada’s Carson Strong tries to emulate his childhood QB idol

Nevada quarterback Carson Strong grew up idolizing a particular Hall of Fame quarterback, and tries to approach the game in a similar way

It’s understandable for any aspiring quarterback growing up to want to emulate the best players in the game at that position, and Nevada’s Carson Strong was no exception.

One of the top quarterback prospects in the country heading into the 2021 college football season, Strong grew up idolizing the legendary Peyton Manning, and even sees some comparisons between their skill sets.

Strong recently discussed why Manning’s style of play had such an impact on his own approach to the game, and how he tries to overcome his lack of athleticism by beating defenses with the mental side of things (via Pro Football Focus):

It still feels like a pretty wide-open race to be the No. 1 quarterback off the board in the 2022 NFL draft, and a strong 2021 campaign from Strong could easily put him at the front of the group.

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Texas Baseball: Longhorns win two-game series against Nevada

The Texas Longhorns baseball team kept their winning streak alive as they swept the Nevada Wolfpack in a two-game series.

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The Texas Longhorns baseball team (27-8) came into their two-game series against the Nevada Wolfpack riding an eight game winning streak. All eyes were on Ivan Melendez who was chasing history in an attempt to break the record for the most consecutive games with a home run.

Unfortunately, Melendez’s record attempt was halted at six games, but the Longhorns were able to extend their winning streak to 10 as they defeated Nevada in both games.

Unlike the last couple of series for Texas, Nevada played the Longhorns close in every game. Despite the close calls, Texas’ winning streak stays alive.

Next, the Longhorns will be looking to avenge Texas basketball’s first round knockout as they’ll host a three-game series vs. the Abilene Christian Wildcats starting on Friday. All three games can be seen on the Longhorns Network.

Here’s a recap of the two games against Nevada.

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