TheWolverine.com - Game Balls: UAB

October 13, 2012

Jefferson D. Powell
CougarsDen.com

Following each game CougarsDen.com will recognize the standout performers by handing out our game balls. Here are the game balls from Houston's 39-17 victory over UAB on Saturday afternoon.

Phillip Steward: The senior linebacker was all over the field for the Houston defense. Steward had 13 Tackles, four tackles-for-loss, two-and-half sacks and continued to show his exceptional coverage skills as he intercepted a pass on a UAB trick play in which he made an excellent leaping grab. Steward earns the CougarsDen.com MVP of the day.

D.J. Hayden: The senior defensive back was solid in coverage throughout the game for the Cougars. He contributed 9 tackles, had a couple of key pass breakups including shutting down a hitch route on 4th and two for UAB. Hayden also recovered a fumble that Houston would capitalize on extending the lead to 33-10 at that point.

Charles Sims: The redshirt junior had another strong night with a steady workload yet again. Sims rushed for his third straight 100-yard performance with 133 yards on 26 rushing attempts. The Cougars are now 6-0 when Sims rushes for more than 100 yards.

Shane Ros: The junior receiver came up huge for the Cougars for the second straight week. Ros made several key plays and has turned into a very dependable target for quarterback David Piland. He finished the day with a team leading seven receptions for 114 yards and one touchdown.

Matt Hogan: The senior placekicker had a career night for Houston, breaking both a school record and Conference USA record with six field goals. Hogan converted six-of-seven field goal attempts with a long of 52 yards, responsible for nearly half of Houston's 39 points.

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