ESPN: Blackmon, Beal are players of the year
Oklahoma State receiver Justin Blackmon and Oklahoma defensive end Jeremy Beal were voted Big 12 players of the year by the media, the Associated Press announced on Wednesday.
Nebraska quarterback Taylor Martinez won for Offensive Newcomer of the Year and Huskers linebacker Lavonte David won Defensive Newcomer of the Year.
Blackmon, Martinez and David all won the same awards from the coaches on Tuesday, but Nebraska cornerback Prince Amukamara took home player of the year honors on defense.
Oklahoma State running back Kendall Hunter received three votes for player of the year from the 20-member media panel, and Cowboys quarterback ...