Updated at 10:30 a.m., Monday, October 1, 2007

UH's Newberry is WAC Defensive Player of the Week

Advertiser Staff

Newberry made two interceptions in Saturday's UH game at Idaho and returned the second one 76 yards for a touchdown.

University of Hawaii defensive back Myron Newberry has been named Western Athletic Conference Defensive Player of the Week, it was announced today.

Newberry, a senior from Denton, Texas (Trinity College), made six tackles (5 solo) and intercepted two passes in a 48-20 victory at Idaho Saturday.

The two interceptions came on consecutive possessions in the second quarter.

He returned the first interception 22 yards. After UH quarterback Colt Brennan threw an interception, Newberry then returned the second 76 yards for a touchdown to give the Warriors a 38-7 lead.