UT's Norrils named MAC West defensive player of the week

9/17/2012
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Toledo cornerback Cheatham Norrils, right, breaks up a pass intended for Bowling Green receiver Je'Ron Stokes.
Toledo cornerback Cheatham Norrils, right, breaks up a pass intended for Bowling Green receiver Je'Ron Stokes.

University of Toledo sophomore Cheatham Norrils was named Mid-American Conference West division defensive player of the week today, the league office announced.

Norrils, a St. John's Jesuit graduate, intercepted a pass and recorded a career-high seven tackles in a 27-15 win Saturday over Bowling Green.