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.