Utah safety Julian Blackmon’s high-impact game Saturday vs. UCLA made him an easy choice to be the Pac-12 Defensive Player of the Week. Even more remarkable is a different Ute being named the conference’s Defensive Lineman of the Week for the fourth straight game, with all four starters having been recognized.
Sophomore end Mika Tafua followed Bradlee Anae, Leki Fotu and John Penisini in the Pac-12′s weekly honors, announced Monday, after making five tackles (including one for a 2-yard loss) and returning a fumble 68 yards for a touchdown in a 49-3 victory.