University of New Hampshire Athletics
Pop Bush named FCS National and CAA Defensive Player of the Week
9/6/2021 9:30:00 AM | Football
Bush notched a career-high 10 tackles with two forced fumbles and an interception in Thursday's win at Stony Brook
RICHMOND, Va. -- Senior safety Pop Bush (Nocatee, Fla.) of the University of New Hampshire football team was named the FCS National and Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) Defensive Player of the Week, which was announced on Monday morning.
Bush made plays all over the field in New Hampshire's 27-21 conference victory at Stony Brook last Thursday night in the season opener. He recorded a team-high 10 tackles, 3.0 tackles for loss (-17 yds.), one sack, two forced fumbles, two pass breakups and an interception, which he returned 65 yards. The 10 tackles tied a career high for Bush, while the interception was the second of his career.
It marks the first time in his Wildcat career that he has won National or CAA Defensive Player of the Week honors.
The Wildcats return to action on Saturday, September 11th against Towson in CAA play. Game time from Wildcat Stadium in Durham is 6 p.m.
Enjoy the entertainment value of UNH football, Northern New England's best family-friendly destination that combines the region's top college football with Wildcat Stadium's modern amenities and concessions. Season ticket memberships start as low as $99.
Group discounts are also available for 20 or more people, and includes unique Wildcat experience opportunities as well as hospitality options in the Touchdown Tents and Luxury Suite seating areas of Wildcat Stadium.
CLICK HERE or call the Box Office at (603) 862-4000 to purchase or get more information on season ticket memberships, group and/or hospitality options.
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Bush made plays all over the field in New Hampshire's 27-21 conference victory at Stony Brook last Thursday night in the season opener. He recorded a team-high 10 tackles, 3.0 tackles for loss (-17 yds.), one sack, two forced fumbles, two pass breakups and an interception, which he returned 65 yards. The 10 tackles tied a career high for Bush, while the interception was the second of his career.
It marks the first time in his Wildcat career that he has won National or CAA Defensive Player of the Week honors.
The Wildcats return to action on Saturday, September 11th against Towson in CAA play. Game time from Wildcat Stadium in Durham is 6 p.m.
Enjoy the entertainment value of UNH football, Northern New England's best family-friendly destination that combines the region's top college football with Wildcat Stadium's modern amenities and concessions. Season ticket memberships start as low as $99.
Group discounts are also available for 20 or more people, and includes unique Wildcat experience opportunities as well as hospitality options in the Touchdown Tents and Luxury Suite seating areas of Wildcat Stadium.
CLICK HERE or call the Box Office at (603) 862-4000 to purchase or get more information on season ticket memberships, group and/or hospitality options.
FOLLOW THE WILDCATS
Twitter: @UNH_Football
Instagram: @UNH_Football
Get UNH Football Emails
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