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QB Dalton Sneed rewards faith from UNLV coaching staff

UNLV quarterback Dalton Sneed had no problem getting noticed in his first collegiate start against Fresno State on Saturday, when he turned a near safety into a 91-yard touchdown run to help the Rebels to a 45-20 win.

The redshirt freshman received more than 60 text messages and countless mentions on Twitter and said it was surreal seeing his great escape showcased on ESPN’s Top 10 plays.

“It was a crazy feeling,” Sneed said Wednesday after practice at Rebel Park, where UNLV (2-3, 1-0 Mountain West) is preparing for Saturday’s 7:30 p.