After collecting four sacks during Saturday's 31-10 win over Nebraska, Texas Tech defensive end Brandon Sharpe said he was simply trying to divert some attention his way.
Mission accomplished.
On Monday, Sharpe was named the Big 12 Conference co-Defensive Player of the Week, along with Texas safety Earl Thomas.
In addition to the four sacks, Sharpe added seven tackles and really gave the Cornhuskers fits all day long. He also has seven of his eight sacks this season in the past two games.
"It's kind of like somebody has to have lights going on, and I think that's what went on,'' coach Mike Leach said about Sharpe during the Monday morning Big 12 Conference teleconference. "I think he's always had that talent and always that ability, and then he just kind of put it together.''
On the offensive side, two players also shared the Big 12 Offensive Player of the Week awards, including Oklahoma State wide receiver Hubert Anyiam and Colorado running back Rodney Steward. Kansas State's Brandon Banks was named the conference Special Teams Player of the Week.
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