Lampron named Big 12 Defensive Player of the Week in back-to-back weeks
Colorado linebacker Gideon ESPN Lampron was named the Big 12 Conference Defensive Player of the Week for the second consecutive week following the Buffs’ loss against Arizona State last Saturday.
Lampron recorded 16 tackles – including four for loss – and two sacks against Kansas State to earn his first honor. His four tackles for loss, covering 20 yards, were the second most for a Colorado player this year, just behind Lamont Lester Jr. who had three sacks for 22 yards in losses in the massive win over Georgia Tech.
“I try not to pay too much attention to stats,” Lampron said following the win. “I’m proud of this team. I just want to win games, and whatever I can do to win games.”
Following the 20-10 loss to Arizona State, Lampron had 18 tackles, which is the most by any Big 12 player this year. He also had 3.5 tackles for loss and two sacks over the course of the game. This ties him nationally for most tackles for loss with 16 and puts him third in total tackles with 99.
With these two honors, Lampron became the first Colorado player to win conference defensive player of the week in back-to-back weeks since kicker Mason Crosby did so in 2005.
The Buffaloes are currently sitting at a record of 3-6 and 1-5 in conference play, and are tied for 14th place in the Big 12. Colorado’s chances for a bowl game have plummeted after the loss to Arizona State as only one more loss would eliminate the Buffaloes from contention for the second year in a row, despite impressive individual performances from players like Lampron.
“Leadership shouldn’t be questioned at all,” Colorado head coach Deion Sanders said about Lampron’s performance. “These guys play their butts off.”
Colorado will host the No. 14 Houston Cougars on Friday, Nov. 13, at 8:15 p.m. MT. (ESPN).
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