LARAMIE -- Paul Nunu was the "Hawaiian Punch" on one of Wyoming's most-feared defenses. Nunu laid down for a nap that afternoon and died in his sleep, according to his son, Zak. Paul Nunu was active and had recently lost a lot of weight, which makes this sudden loss even more puzzling, he added. Paul Nunu (No. 91) was named the WAC Defensive Lineman of the Year in 1976 while leading the Cowboys to a berth in the Fiesta Bowl./ UW courtesy photo Paul Nunu (No.