George Allen and Deacon Jones have been credited, independent of each other, with coining the term “quarterback sack.”
Credit the 2015 University of New Mexico defensive unit for making the term relevant hereabouts for the first time in years.
Through five games, the Lobos (3-2 overall, 1-0 in Mountain West Conference play) have recorded 19 sacks — ranking them fourth nationally (tied with Texas A&M) and first in the conference. New Mexico’s sack yardage (135) also leads the Mountain West.
National sack leaders
1. Oklahoma State, 4.4 per game
2. Pittsburgh, 4.