Moon’s hit provides Lobos learning lesson

UNM linebacker Cody Moon recorded seven tackles and two quarterback hurries against UNLV. (Steve Virgen/Journal)It’s to be expected that a former-quarterback-turned coach would protect his QB regarding a key big play in a Mountain West game that UNLV won 31-20 against UNM on Friday.

Rebels coach Marcus Arroyo took it to another level, however, as he called UNM linebacker Cody Moon’s hit on UNLV quarterback Doug Brumfield a “cheap shot,” according to the Las Vegas Sun.

Brumfield appeared to have one foot out of bounds just as Moon arrived with a big hit with just over 8 minutes left and UNLV leading 24-20.

Brumfield appeared to be unresponsive after the hit.

Arroyo, who played as a quarterback…