Game Over: Barry Odom Is Leaving UNLV Football Program
Man, it feels like just last week we were talking about how UNLV football head coach Barry Odom has been the difference maker in the Rebels football program. Well, here we are a week later. The Rebels fell short in the Mountain West Championship game, and now the news that Barry Odom is leaving UNLV.
The news came down earlier today. Odom, who has led the UNLV Rebels football program for two very impressive seasons, would be departing for bigger pastures: Purdue.
Why Barry Odom Is Leaving UNLV
Yikes. Things seemed to be going so well barring the slip in the Mountain West Championship. Why would he want to leave a good thing?
Well, when you look at the legacy of Purdue’s football program, you’ll get a better understanding as to why Barry Odom is leaving UNLV. They’ve been a team since 1887 (not a typo) and have a winning all-time record, several conference titles to their name and just a legacy behind it. As a head coach, your goal is to go for the gold, be it financial or trophy wise, or both.
This is a shot for Barry Odom to go a program that is in need of new leadership. Their latest head coach, Ryan Walters, got an absolute shellacking in his two years with the program. He lost his final game against the team’s arch nemesis Indiana by a score of 66-0. That bad. Odom has only one place to go, and that is up.
As for the other gold, UNLV was paying Odom $1.75 million base, versus Walters’ $4 million with Purdue. So, he’ll be making bank.
Wait – What About The Bowl Game?!
UNLV Rebels Football still has one game to go this season, facing Cal in the LA Bowl on December 18th. Unfortunately, Odom is already out the door.
In the head coach role, wide receivers coach Del Alexander will be picking up the slack according to the LVRJ.
Who knew the loss against Boise State would be the second biggest loss for the program this weekend?
The 5 Sexiest Players In Super Bowl LVIII
1. Brock Purdy
Brock Purdy of the San Francisco 49ers speaks to the media during Super Bowl LVIII Opening Night at Allegiant Stadium on February 05, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
It feels like the quarterback always gets the girl, right? And that rings true with a few girls in the office. According to them, they think Brock has that “boy next door” look that they’re into.
Purdy, who wears Taylor Swift’s lucky number (13), was asked if he’s ready to disappoint the pop star. Purdy didn’t hesitate. He answered with one word, “Yes.”
2. Travis Kelce
Since we already brought up Taylor Swift, it’s only logical that her hunky boyfriend makes this list. Not only is Travis one of the best players to ever play his position, he just seems like a genuinely decent guy! The podcast he does with his brother has skyrocketed in popularity since his relationship with Taylor became public, and he’s really good behind the mic!
When his playing days are over, he’s set to have a really promising career in broadcasting.
After Taylor’s most recent Grammy win, Travis said he’d like to bring home ‘“some hardware too.”
3. Christian McCaffrey
Christian McCaffrey of the San Francisco 49ers speaks to the media during Super Bowl LVIII Opening Night at Allegiant Stadium.
At running back, for the 49ers, Christian is one of the most exciting players to watch every week. He’s explosive. He’s strong. And he’s so fast! All of those reasons are why he led the league in yards at his position. This will be his first Super Bowl and he’s hoping to make it one that he’ll remember for all the right reasons.
4. Patrick Mahomes
Patrick Mahomes of the Kansas City Chiefs speaks to the media during Super Bowl LVIII Opening Night at Allegiant Stadium.
Again, ladies love quarterbacks!
Patrick Mahomes has been getting some jokes slung in his direction for having a “dad bod,” but that’s one of the reasons the girls in the office love him! Besides, Mahomes had the perfect response to the haters. He said he’d rather have another Super Bowl ring than a six pack! Haha! I love it!
I also love the fact that I, a guy with a dad bod, can say that I’m built like a Super Bowl champion!
5. Nick Bosa
Nick Bosa of the San Francisco 49ers warms up prior to their game against the Green Bay Packers in the NFC Championship game at Levi’s Stadium on January 19, 2020 in Santa Clara, California.
When I showed a picture of Nick Bosa to the girls in the office, I heard a couple of them go “Mmmmm!”
The guy is “built like a superhero.” One of them said. Another one said, “Oh, I know which jersey I’ll be buying tonight!”
“I guess he’s okay…” one joked, before admitting that he’s her celebrity crush.
Bosa, who lost to the Chiefs in Super Bowl LIV, will absolutely be looking to get his revenge this Sunday at Allegiant.
