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Reno Gazette-Journal columnist Chris Murray has been known to be a bit wordy, so we're giving him 1,000 words (no more than that) to share his thoughts from the week that was in the world of sports.
* THERE IS A VERY REAL POSSIBILITY the Wolf Pack football team is significantly improved over last season but still wins fewer games. Nevada’s 2016 schedule was the easiest of the 128 FBS teams in the nation – as judged by opponent win-loss record – and the 2017 schedule should be a couple of notches more difficult (you never know until the season plays out).