Nebraska Cornhuskers head coach Barney Cotton (L) talks to his players during the fourth quarter against the USC Trojans in the 2014 Holiday Bowl at Qualcomm Stadium. Cotton is UNLV's new offensive coordinator. (Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports)
The UNLV tight ends have a nickname for themselves. They’re just not allowed to use it yet.
Rebels offensive coordinator and tight ends coach Barney Cotton carried the name “War Daddies” over to Las Vegas from Nebraska, but he’s not just giving it to his players. When the tight ends tried to break down after practice by saying “War Daddies” in unison a few days ago, Cotton told them they’re not ready.