Allen Earns MWC Defensive Player of the Week Honors
9/8/2003 12:00:00 AM | Football
Sept. 8, 2003
Junior defensive back Nate Allen was named Mountain West Conference defensive player of the week for his efforts in Air Force's 22-21 win over Northwestern last week. Allen gave the Falcons new life when he intercepted the first pass of his career and returned it 79 yards for a touchdown to pull AFA within eight points, 21-13, late in the third quarter. Allen also had a pass breakup and three unassisted tackles in the game. Allen's 79-yard return is the longest by a Falcon since teammate Larry Duncan set the school record with a 95-yard return against Army in 2001. Allen's touchdown is the second of his career, as he blocked a punt and recovered it in the end zone last year against Northwestern. This honor is the second MWC player of the week honor of his career. Allen won the special teams honor last year against Northwestern.
