Coastal Carolina edge rusher Jeffrey Gunter was honored on Monday for his play in the Chanticleers’ win over BYU on Saturday, even though he made some dirty hits.
Gunter instigated a brawl before halftime with some dirty blocks on Zach Wilson, who threw an interception on a Hail Mary attempt (video here).
Gunter also got a penalty later in the game for a late push on Wilson out of bounds.
Coastal Carolina's Jeffrey Gunter (No. 94) sparked the scuffle before halftime with a cheap shot(s), and now has a late hit on BYU QB Zach Wilson out of bounds. pic.twitter.com/u212orYSDW
— The Comeback (@thecomeback) December 6, 2020
Despite the plays, Gunter was recognized as the Sun Belt Defensive Player of the Week.
Gunter Garners SBC Defensive Player of the Week Honor#BEL1EVE | #BAM | #STS | #TEALNATION https://t.co/Biamw1bkou
— Coastal Football (@CoastalFootball) December 7, 2020
In addition to his late hits on Wilson, Gunter had seven tackles, two for a loss, and a forced fumble.
Coastal Carolina deserves plenty of recognition for the huge win, but Gunter probably should not be honored for those plays.
