Player of the Week
October 25, 1999 | Football
Oct. 25, 1999
LUBBOCK, Texas - Texas Tech punt returner John Norman has been named Big 12 Specialty Player of the Week for his performance in the Red Raiders? 35-7 victory at Baylor.
A junior from Midland, Norman broke the game open for Texas Tech with an 80-yard punt return for a touchdown in the third quarter. In addition to six punt returns for 103 yards, he also registered four tackles, 1? sacks and two quarterback pressures from his outside linebacker spot.
Norman is the fourth Tech player to garner conference player of the week honors this month. Running back Sammy Morris was named offensive player of the week for his performance against Texas A&M Oct. 2. Tailback Shaud Williams and free safety Kevin Curtis were named offensive and defensive players of the week, respectively, for their play in Tech?s victory over Colorado Oct. 16.
The Red Raiders (4-3, 3-1) travel to Missouri Saturday. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m.