Heyman Named BIG EAST Defensive Player of the Week
September 19, 2011 | Football
Sept. 19, 2011
Louisville, Ky. - - Louisville's senior linebacker Dexter Heyman was selected the BIG EAST Defensive Player of the Week, the conference announced Monday.
Heyman was named the Howard Schnellenberger Most Valuable Player of Louisville's 24-17 win over Kentucky in the annual Governor's Cup matchup.
The product of Male High School recorded 12 tackles, two tackles for loss and a fumble recovery in the Cardinals' 24-17 win in Lexington. Heyman keyed a Louisville defense that limited Kentucky to just 35 rushing yards.
Quarterback Geno Smith of West Virginia was tabbed the league's Offensive Player of the Week, while West Virginia placekicker Tyler Bitancurt was named the Special Teams Player of the Week.
