Ross and Melila with the Awards

Mel Purcell and Ross Dickerson were named WAC defensive and special teams players of the week. Woo hoo!

Purcell, a senior from Pago Pago, American Samoa (Leone HS), recorded seven tackles (5 solo), including three for a loss – two of which were sacks – in the win at New Mexico State. He also forced two fumbles including one that was picked up by a teammate and returned 20 yards for a touchdown.

Dickerson, a senior from Waipahu, O‘ahu (St. Louis School), returned four kickoffs for 158 yards, including a long of 64, in the win over the Aggies. The Warriors scored touchdowns after three of the four returns while driving to the New Mexico State one-yard line before fumbling on the fourth return. Dickerson finished the game with 283 all-purpose yards after also catching six passes for 125 yards and two touchdowns.

Man, it's gonna be tough to move Ross from the slot when Ryan Grice-Mullins comes back from injury. Congratulations to Ross and Mel!