Kruger Has Bypass Surgery to Clear Blockages: UNLV coach Lon Kruger had open-heart surgery Aug. 3 to remove blockages from his heart. The four-hour procedure was successful, and the hospital released Kruger Aug. 6. Kruger, 54, has been the Rebels’ coach for three seasons and has a five-year deal through 2012. The coach will rest for several days and hopes to get back on the job in the next four weeks. [8/06/07]