UNLV football planning tributes for victims, local heroes of Las Vegas tragedy

ByABC News
October 7, 2017, 2:10 AM

— -- The UNLV football team is rallying together in support of its local community after the mass shooting on the Las Vegas Strip took the lives of 58 people and injured more than 500 last Sunday.?

Rebels head coach Tony Sanchez?told ESPN's Coley Harvey that his charge ahead of Saturday's home game versus San Diego State?is for his players to realize they can be a unifying force for the city.

A pregame ceremony will be held at Sam Boyd Stadium, and the Rebels and Aztecs will have red ribbon decals affixed to their helmets. All visitors in attendance will also receive a wearable ribbon.

This weekend, ESPN will be providing coverage of UNLV's tribute to the victims of the tragedy.

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