RENO — One of the best to ever play running back at Nevada has been elevated to coaching the position for the Wolf Pack.
Vai Taua, a three-time all-conference running back during his illustrious playing career (2007-10) for the Wolf Pack, has been on the Nevada staff for the past two seasons, first as a special teams analyst and most recently as the assistant director of player personnel and recruiting.
“We’re excited for Vai to move into this role on our coaching staff,” Norvell said. “This is a great opportunity for him, and it’s an opportunity that he has earned.”
Taua is believed to be the only full-time assistant coach at the FBS level who is coaching his brother on the same team. Toa Taua, Vai’s younger brother, is coming of a Mountain West Freshman of the Year season for the Wolf Pack after leading the team in rushing during its eight-win 2018 season.
Toa Taua is just part of a strong backfield for the Wolf Pack, which opens spring drills on Tuesday with seniors Kelton Moore and Jaxson Kincaide and sophomore Devonte Lee amongst the running back corps for the Pack.
“It’s always an honor for a former student-athlete to coach at their alma mater,” said Vai Taua. “I’m very excited to have the opportunity to work with such a deep and talented group of running backs.”
