Alexander Captures Big 12 Honor

NORMAN, Okla. -- Oklahoma linebacker Rufus Alexander has been named the Big 12 Conference's Defensive Player of the Week for his efforts in OU's 19-3 win over Kansas, Saturday.

The junior registered 10 tackles, three for losses, broke up one pass, was credited with one quarterback hurry and made an important interception during the game.

The pick came in the third quarter when Alexander wrestled the ball away from Kansas' Derek Fine at the Sooner two yard line. The play prevented the Jayhawks from closing in on a touchdown that might have knotted the game at 10-10.

Alexander helped key a defensive effort that stymied Kansas all night. The Jayhawks rushed 22 times for just 11 yards and gained only 86 yards through the air on 11 completions in 30 attempts with three interceptions.

Alexander is Oklahoma's leader in tackles (53) and tackles for loss (10, tied with Dusty Dvoracek). He also has six pass deflections, five QB hurries, one sack, one fumble recovery and one interception.

Other Big 12 honors for the week went to Texas Tech quarterback Cody Hodges on offense and Missouri's Adam Crossett on special teams.

University of Oklahoma Athletics

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