TOLEDO, OH - Senior running back
Kareem Hunt was named the Iron Workers Union No. 55 "Ironman of the Game"Â for his performance in the Rockets' 48-17 win over Akron on Nov. 2.
Hunt rushed for 136 yards on 17 carries and a touchdown against the Zips. He also caught two passes for 21 yards. Hunt's career total of 4,396 rushing yards surpasses Wasean Tait for second all-time in UT history. For the season Hunt has rushed for 926 yards, scored six touchdowns and is averaging 5.0 yards per carry.Â
Rocket Fans, vote online each week throughout the football season for the Iron Workers Local Union No. 55 "Ironman of the Game." Visit the Ironman page to cast your vote for the week's top performer on the field. The 2016 Rockets Football "Ironman of the Game" is presented by Iron Workers Local Union No. 55. We don't go to the office, we build it.
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