Posted at 8:25 a.m., Monday, December 5, 2005
UH's Keomaka named WAC defensive player of the week
Advertiser Staff
University of Hawai'i cornerback Ryan Keomaka today was name the Western Athletic Conference's Defensive Player of the Week.Keomaka, a 5-foot-9, 160-pound sophomore from Roosevelt High School, made nine solo tackles, recovered a fumble, intercepted a pass in front of the end zone and broke up a potential touchdown pass in the final minutes of UH's 49-38 victory over San Diego State this past Saturday.
"That hit he made at the end really saved the game from being a lot closer," said Rich Miano, who coordinates the UH defensive secondary.
