So I’ve been itching to get the real scoop on Dan Mullen’s UNLV deal for weeks now. Everyone’s buzzing about it, right? But hard facts? Scarcity Central. Here’s how I dug into this mess step by step, rough edges and all.
Starting Point: The Usual Suspects
First thing I did? Hit the obvious spots. Checked the major sports news sites daily, religiously. Nothing solid. Just vague whispers and “sources say” nonsense. Annoying as heck. Felt like chasing smoke.
The Deep Dive: Social Media & Forums
Figured maybe the fan forums or local beat writers knew more. Jumped into UNLV fan pages on Facebook, Reddit threads, Twitter feeds of Nevada reporters. Scrolled for hours. Found tons of speculation:
- “He’s signing any day now!” posts
- Random alumni claiming insider info
- Debates about salary numbers with zero proof
Pure noise. Nothing actionable. Felt like wasting my time big time.
The Workaround: Official Channels
Got desperate. Decided to go straight to the source. Emailed the UNLV athletics department communications office Tuesday morning. Politely asked for clarity. Pressed send… then waited.
Crickets. Radio silence for 48 hours. Typical, right?
The Breakthrough (Sort Of)
Thursday afternoon, finally got an auto-reply. Standard corporate-speak garbage:
- “Negotiations are ongoing”
- “We’ll announce when finalized”
- Blah blah blah “no further comment”
Frustrating! But buried in the word salad? One tiny clue: wording had shifted from “discussions” to “finalizing terms.” That felt new.
Connecting The Dots
Compared that phrasing with local radio snippets from yesterday. One host mentioned boosters “clearing financials” same day the email landed. Suddenly the fog lifted. Not confirmed, but the puzzle pieces clicked into place:
- They’re past the money talk
- Drafting the actual paper
- Announcement VERY soon
Called my buddy covering Mountain West football. He laughed. “Yep. Just dotting i’s now.” Boom. Validation.
And that? That’s how you peel back the layers on this contract stuff when nobody wants to talk. Patience, grunt work, and reading between the freaking lines.
