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UW’s Travis Feeney named Pac-12 defensive player of the week

Travis Feeney had 3.5 tackles for loss, including 2.5 sacks, in the Huskies' upset of USC. Cornerback Darren Gardenhire was named the Huskies' team defensive MVP for the game.

Washington senior Buck linebacker Travis Feeney, for the first time in his career, has been named the Pac-12 defensive player of the week after posting 3.5 tackles for loss, including 2.5 sacks, in the Huskies’ 17-12 upset of then-No. 17 USC last Thursday.

“Travis is a really good athlete … and still learning the nuances of that position,” UW coach Chris Petersen said Monday. “But he’s obviously gaining weekly.