McWethy made 18 tackles and had an interception in the 49-19 win by No. 16 UW-Platteville over UW-Eau Claire in a non-conference game. The 18 tackles match the most by Pioneer since a similar effort by Ryan Glynn at UW-La Crosse on October 23, 2004. His interception of Austin Neu ended a drive by the Blugolds as the Pioneers held a brief 14-0 lead late in the first quarter. It was his second interception of the season.
Also nominated:
UW-Eau Claire, Nate Johnson, Senior, Defensive Line, Madison, Wis. (LaFollette)
UW-Oshkosh, Andrew Thompson, Senior, Defensive End, Greendale, Wis.
UW-River Falls, David Scaro, Senior, Linebacker, Elkhorn, Wis.
UW-Stevens Point, Matt Cuadra, Sophomore, Defensive Line, Oshkosh, Wis. (West)
UW-Stout, Collin Laursen, Sophomore, Defensive Back, Mondovi, Wis.
UW-Whitewater, Loussaint Minett, Junior, Defensive End, Whitewater, Wis.