Texas Tech, Jacob Rodriguez and Bednarik Award
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At the center of Texas Tech’s rise has been senior linebacker Jacob Rodriguez, who anchored one of the nation’s top defensive units. Rodriguez finished the season with 117 tackles, seven forced fumbles, four interceptions, two fumble recoveries and a sack, placing him among national leaders in several defensive categories.
Jacob Rodriguez stands strong on the cover on a hardcover book from Lubbock Avalanche-Journal that celebrates Texas Tech's first Big 12 championship.