Rob Phenicie

Position: Quarterbacks Experience: 2nd Year

Rob Phenicie (pronounced FEN-ah-see) came to UNLV in 2010 during what is actually his second stint at the school, as he spent one year assisting John Robinson's first Rebel staff in 1999.

Phenicie will oversee the quarterback again in 2012 after also having served as offensive coordinator for the Rebels in 2010 and '11.

In 2009, Phenicie's Montana offense ranked second in the nation among FCS teams with 35.8 points per game and ninth in total yards with 427.4 per game while Griz quarterback Andrew Selle ranked fourth in the country in pass efficiency.

Prior to joining UM, Phenicie spent three seasons coaching at MWC member Wyoming from 2000-02. He coached the Cowboys' receivers and was the program's recruiting coordinator in 2001 before becoming co-offensive coordinator for one campaign. He was also offensive coordinator at Cal State Northridge from 1997-98 after serving as a graduate assistant coach at UCLA and his alma mater, the University of Memphis.

Phenicie started his playing career at Nebraska as a tight end in 1984, then transferred to Orange Coast College for a year before transferring to Memphis, where he completed his playing career. He earned his bachelor's degree in sociology from Memphis in 1989 and his master's degree in athletic administration from there as well in 1991.

Phenicie and his wife, Jennifer, have a daughter, Meghen.