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Nic Anderson named Big 12 Newcomer of the Week after performance vs. UCF

After a big performance against UCF, Redshirt Freshman Nic Anderson was named Big 12 Newcomer of the Week.

Oklahoma Sooners wide receiver [autotag]Nic Anderson[/autotag] is having an incredible season. On the season, he has 16 catches for 387 yards and eight touchdowns.

In his first start of the year on Saturday, Anderson recorded five receptions for 105 yards and two touchdowns. That performance earned Anderson Big 12 Newcomer of the Week for the second time in 2023.

He was instrumental to the Sooners’ win on a day when the wide receiver group was challenged by a physical UCF secondary. Anderson’s touchdowns sparked the Sooners offense in the first half as the Knights put the No. 6 Sooners on upset alert.

He’s averaging 24.3 yards per reception in 2023, which is second in the nation. Stepping in for the injured Andrel Anthony, Anderson had another big performance in a breakout season.

Saturday marked his second 100-yard day of the season and second multi-touchdown game. He has a touchdown reception in five straight games since not playing against SMU in week 2.

With the Sooners bowl eligible at 7-0, they’ll play at least 13 games this season. If they make the Big 12 title game, that’s at least 14 games in 2023. If Oklahoma only plays 14 games (could play 15 if they make the national championship game), Anderson’s season-long pace of production would be 32 receptions for 774 yards, and 16 touchdowns. Those 16 touchdowns would put him one off the OU single-season record of 17 receiving touchdowns set by [autotag]Dede Westbrook[/autotag] in 2016.

Now in a full-time role, it’s not unreasonable to believe his numbers continue to climb as the Sooners make their march to the Big 12 title game.

Here are some of the best photos of Nic Anderson in 2023.

Dillon Gabriel, Nic Anderson earn weekly Big 12 honors after big day vs. Tulsa

Stars from Saturday’s game against Tulsa earned Big 12 weekly awards as Dillon Gabriel and Nic Anderson were honored on Monday.

Just a few short days after Oklahoma put on a show through the air against Tulsa, some of the main characters of that performance earned weekly honors from the Big 12 conference.

Dillon Gabriel was named Offensive Player of the Week after he threw for 421 passing yards and five touchdowns against the Golden Hurricane. He also set the school single-game completion percentage record (min. 25 attempts) by completing 90% of his throws Saturday afternoon. One hundred and twenty of his passing yards went to the Big 12’s Newcomer of the Week, Nic Anderson. Anderson caught just three passes, but all three were touchdown receptions.

Gabriel was a maestro on Saturday with a 251.2 pass efficiency rating, the highest by a Power Five player on the week and the fourth highest by a Power Five player on the season.

Gabriel’s selection as offensive player of the week makes this the fourth of his career at Oklahoma.

Nic Anderson’s phenomenal, yet incredibly efficient day was particularly historic. No freshman had ever registered a game with three receiving touchdowns in Oklahoma’s illustrious history.

Anderson is just the third Sooner to score three receiving touchdowns in a game on three catches, joining Curtis Fagan (vs. Baylor in 2000) and Jack Lockett (vs. Oklahoma A&M in 1950).

The Newcomer of the Week award for the native of Katy, TX, is his first Big 12 weekly honor.

Announcing honors for these two Sooners brings Oklahoma to four weekly awards this season.

Gavin Freeman was the first. He was named Big 12 Co-Special Teams Player of the Week on Sept. 4 after returning a punt 82 yards for a score against Arkansas State. Junior linebacker Danny Stutsman was named the Big 12 Defensive Player of the Week on Sept. 11 after he logged 17 total tackles, 2.5 tackles for loss, a sack, a quarterback hit, and recovered a fumble.

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Easton Carmichael earns Big 12 Newcomer of the Week award

For his effort in Oklahoma’s 5-0 week, Easton Carmichael earned Big 12 Newcomer of the Week honors.

Oklahoma Sooners baseball is heating up as they get ready for Big 12 play later this week. The Sooners have won five straight and nine of their last 10 to improve to 11-5 on the season.

Their three-game sweep of future Big 12 foe Houston served as a strong reminder that the College World Series runner-up is still a force to be reckoned with.

Last week, as the Oklahoma Sooners went 5-0, a star emerged in the lineup and behind the plate. Easton Carmichael was phenomenal, and for his efforts picked up the Big 12’s Newcomer of the Week award.

Carmichael went 12 for 21 (.571) with two home runs, two triples, 13 RBIs, and six runs scored. Against Houston, he was 8 for 14 (.571) with a home run, two triples, eight RBIs, and four runs.

It’s Oklahoma’s first weekly award of the 2023 season, but with the way they’re playing, more are sure to follow. Oklahoma now gets set for a midweek matchup with Wichita State before hosting the TCU Horned Frogs to open Big 12 play this weekend.

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Texas Basketball: Sir’Jabari Rice takes home Big 12 weekly honors

The Big 12 Conference named Rice as its Newcomer of the Week for the second time this season.Ā 

Texas guard Sir’Jabari Rice continues to play at a high level for the Longhorns. The Big 12 Conference named Rice as its Newcomer of the Week for the second time this season.

Rice was instrumental in Texas’ 2-0 week with wins over No. 11 Baylor and No. 7 Kansas State. He led the Longhorns averaging 17.5 points per game in the two victories. Rice earned his first double-double over the season with 14 points and 10 rebounds vs. Kansas State.

The New Mexico State transfer is making his case as one of the best bench players in the nation. Rice has carved out a significant role in his first season in Austin and Texas is reaping the benefits.

The Longhorns backcourt of Rice, Marcus Carr and Tyrese Hunter are major reasons for Texas’ success.

Texas moved up to No. 5 in the AP Poll Top 25 rankings following its 2-0 week. A huge Monday night matchup with No. 9 Kansas awaits the Horns next.

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Texas Basketball: Sir’Jabari Rice named Big 12 Newcomer of the Week

Sir’Jabari Rice earns Big 12 honors.

Texas basketball moved up in the polls this week after two gritty wins over TCU and Texas Tech. The Longhorns used tremendous second-half efforts to come back in both games.

Sir’Jabari Rice played an instrumental role in each victory. The Big 12 Conference named Rice as the league’s Newcomer of the Week following his performance.

Rice put up an average of 16.5 points, four rebounds and 2.5 assists against TCU and Texas Tech. He is becoming one of the more trusted players on the roster, coming up with several clutch plays down the stretch in each affair. Rice iced the game vs. Texas Tech with a number of late free throws.

Up next for Texas is a week on the road to take on Iowa State and West Virginia. Rice and the Longhorns look to continue their hot start to Big 12 play.

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Dillon Gabriel named Big 12 Newcomer of the Week after big win vs. Kansas

For his 403-yard passing performance in Oklahoma’s 52-42 win over Kansas, Dillon Gabriel was named Big 12 Newcomer of the Week for the second time in 2022.

The Oklahoma Sooners got a big-time performance from quarterback Dillon Gabriel to help end the three-game skid. In the Sooners 52-42 win over the Kansas Jayhawks, Gabriel completed 69% of his passes for 403 yards, two touchdowns, and added a rushing touchdown.

On the opening drive of the game, Dillon Gabriel was 4 of 6 for 68 yards, helping the Sooners march down the field for their first opening-drive touchdown since week one. In the first half, Gabriel completed 70% of his passes for 304 yards, and the Sooners were 7 of 9 on third down on their way to a 35-21 halftime lead.

For his efforts, Gabriel was named Big 12 Newcomer of the week for the second time this season. His first honor came after Oklahoma’s 33-3 win over Kent State in week two.

The Sooners’ 701 yards of total offense are the most by any Big 12 team this season and the fourth most nationally.

On the year, Gabriel’s completed 65% of his passes for 1,615 yards, 13 passing touchdowns, and three rushing touchdowns.

Check out some of the best photos of Dillon Gabriel this season.

 

Texas QB Quinn Ewers named Big 12 Newcomer of the Week

Ewers looked like a seasoned veteran in the win over Oklahoma.

Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers’ return to the football field went about as well as one could ask for. Continue reading “Texas QB Quinn Ewers named Big 12 Newcomer of the Week”

Texas Basketball: Tre Mitchell named Big 12 Newcomer of the Week

Texas forward Tre Mitchell earns Big 12 Newcomer of the Week honors.

Chris Beard overhauled the Texas roster this past offseason.

The rebuilt Longhorns include seven transfers, four returners and one freshman. Understandably, Texas is still figuring out its identity early in the season.

One thing for certain is that U-Mass transfer Tre Mitchell will be a major part of the Texas offense now and going forward.

Mitchell did not get the start in the first two games of the season but has played his way into the starting lineup during the first few games of the year.

Mitchell averaged 15 points and 7.5 rebounds in Texas’ victories over Northern Colorado and San Jose State shooting 13-19 from the field and 2-4 behind the arc.

Those stats were good enough to earn Mitchell the Big 12 Newcomer of the Week Award. He is the first Longhorn to receive Big 12 honors this season.

No. 8 Texas will be back in action against California Baptist on Nov. 24. The Horns will look to improve to 4-1 on the season.

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Texas Basketball: Andrew Jones, Greg Brown receive Big 12 weekly honors

Andrew Jones was named the Big 12 Player of the Week on Monday, while Greg Brown took home the Big 12’s Newcomer of the Week honor.

Texas guard Andrew Jones has had quite the week. Continue reading “Texas Basketball: Andrew Jones, Greg Brown receive Big 12 weekly honors”

Texas Football: Bijan Robinson named Big 12 Newcomer of the Week

Standout freshman running back for the Texas Longhorns earned newcomer of the week honors. Bijan Robinson didn’t look like a freshman.

One of the big contributors in the Texas Longhorn’s 27-13 victory over West Virginia was Bijan Robinson. He set season high’s in rushing yards and yards from scrimmage. His 54-yard run to open the game set the Longhorns up deep in WVU territory for their first touchdown. Robinson was a highlight waiting to happen in this game.

Bijan showed why he was highly touted coming out of Arizona in the 2020 recruiting class. He averaged 9.4 yards per carry and 10.8 yards per touch. His 151 yards from scrimmage were the most by any Longhorn this season so far. His 113 yards rushing were the most by a Texas player this year, edging out Sam Ehlinger‘s 112 against the Oklahoma Sooners.

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After his performance, Robinson is now second on the team in rushing yards (294) and just behind Ehlinger (323). Bijan also leads the team in yards from scrimmage (399). It was clear on Saturday against the Big 12’s top rushing defense that they need to play him more. Robinson gives this team so much as a runner and receiver that you have to play him.

Head coach Tom Herman needs to lean more on the freshman moving forward. Especially while Keaontay Ingram continues to deal with a high ankle sprain and Roschon Johnson has dealt with the shoulder injury this year. They should ride the young back like Herman did back at Ohio State in the 2014 title run.

As the offensive coordinator at Ohio State, Herman’s star running back was Ezekiel Elliott. During that run he gave Elliott 20 touches per game for an average of 7.0 yards per touch. Herman did state he didn’t want to “overload” the freshman but he has been their most effective back this season when on the field.Ā  Bijan averages 6.7 yards per touch in seven games.