Nov. 30, 2010

LAS VEGAS (UNLVRebels.com) - UNLV senior offensive lineman Matt Murphy and junior cornerback Will Chandler both earned honorable mention All-Mountain West Conference as the league announced its annual awards on Tuesday.

Chandler (Pacoima, CA/Birmingham HS) leads the MWC in both interceptions with five and total takeaways with seven. He returned one of his interceptions for a 19-yard touchdown vs. Wisconsin and tied the school record for consecutive games with at least one interception with three.

Murphy (Lake Forest, CA/El Toro HS) is a rare four-year starter at offensive tackle. He was voted one of four 2010 team captains for the Rebels.