While the score was impressive, so was 41,000+ in the seats. A trend? Here’s hoping.
The Aztec defense holds Hawaii to 48 yards rushing, 215 total yards and 5/16 on third downs. Insult to injury: 8 punts. Oh yeah, the two Hawaii quarterbacks were a combined 25/45 with 4 interceptions. Third and fourth depth chart Aztecs stopped a fourth quarter drive as well. Rocky was most pleased. Returning to the 4 interceptions, those errant passes generated 109 yards of “offense” for the Red and Black. The 2 scores were most helpful.
John Baron misses from 51 yards out. Amazing. He’s human after all. 2/3 was well done.
Quest Truxton is the Rashaad Penny of punt returns. Quest seems to dip himself in grease prior to the punt. Lots of misses. 4 returns for 73 yards speaks of twisting, turning and talent. Touchdowns are next.
Speaking of Mr. Penny, he rejoins Donnel Pumphrey in the 100+ list. 8/109 (13.5 per carry) while Mr. Pumphrey rushes for 118 yards. A tip of the helmet to the Hawaii defense. Donnel’s first quarter effort indicated 200+ yards for the night, but the Rainbow Warriors adjusted nicely. At least against Donnel. Juwan Washington continues to impress. 5/48 and 2 scores. He runs pads to pads. I’m a fan.
Three to go. With Nevada’s loss to New Mexico, we are in the MWC championship game on December 3rd. No time for slippage.
8-1/5-0.
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