DENVER – University of Hawai'i quarterback Greg Alexander and linebacker Corey Paredes were named the Western Athletic Conference's offensive and defensive players of the week, respectively, after their performances in last week's victory over Washington State .

 

Alexander, a senior from Santa Rosa, Calif. (Santa Rosa College), passed for a career-high 453 yards and three touchdowns in UH's 38-20 win. He was 26-of-36 with no interceptions and teamed up with Rodney Bradley for a 73-yard touchdown pass early in the second quarter.  It was his first 400-yard passing game and the most by a Warrior quarterback since Colt Brennan threw for 497 yards against Boise State in 2007.

 

Paredes, a sophomore from Kane'ohe, O'ahu (Castle HS), made his first career start and led Hawai'i with eight tackles (6 solo) in the win over the Cougars. In the first quarter with UH leading 14-0, Paredes forced a fumble that the Warriors recovered in the endzone resulting in a touchback. He also had a three-yard sack and another forced fumble in the second quarter. The Hawai'i defense forced seven turnovers in the game.

 

This marks the second consecutive week that a UH player earned the WAC's weekly award. Receiver Greg Salas captured the offensive player of the week following UH's season-opening win over Central Arkansas.