With a defense causing seven turnovers in a 27-10 win over UTEP on Saturday, there were plenty of stars for the University of New Mexico football team (2-1).
Two of them — senior linebacker Reco Hannah and freshman safety A.J. Haulcy — were recognized by the Mountain West Conference on Monday.
Hannah, who had three tackles, one pick-six and one forced fumble, was named defensive player of the week. Haulcy, who added two tackles, one interception and one memorable forced fumble, was tabbed as freshman of the week.
Hannah’s first career interception and touchdown came off a Jerrick Reed II pass break-up (one of four for the senior safety), and Hannah took UTEP Gavin Hardison’s pass 22 yards to the house for a 10-0 Lobos lead.