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Jonathon Brooks was a sensational piece to the Texas Longhorns backfield and deserves the award.
Despite suffering an unfortunate ACL injury, Texas running back Jonathon Brooks was recognized for his outstanding performance by being awarded a spot on the All-Big 12 second team on Wednesday. Continue reading “Jonathon Brooks nabs All-Big 12 second team despite injury”
10 players from Texas’ 11-1 squad made All-Big 12 teams.
It’s a good week to be a Texas Longhorn. The team’s 11-1 season comes with plenty of accolades, and the Big 12 gave the team its due recognition leading up to the conference title game.
Several Texas players received conference honors from the Big 12. The defense and special teams possessed the most shine.
Defensive tackle T’Vondre Sweat’s breakout season culminates in a Big 12 defensive player of the year award. That might be a rarity for defensive tackles, but Sweat’s impact is unquestioned.
Fellow defensive tackle Byron Murphy received well-earned recognition in Big 12 football honors announcements. Murphy was named the Big 12 defensive lineman of the year. On offense, Texas wide receiver Adonai Mitchell took home Big 12 offensive newcomer of the year honors.
Let’s look at what other Longhorns received recognition in the Big 12’s first team list.
T’Vondre Sweat and six others are named to the All-Big 12 First Team.
Texas Star defensive lineman T’Vondre Sweat was named Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year this week. Continue reading “T’Vondre Sweat leads the way as Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year”