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Knott named Big 12 Defensive Player of the Week

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Iowa State’s senior linebacker Jake Knott just picked up his first hardware of 2012. 

After recording six tackles and a game-clinching interception in Saturday’s 9-6 win over Iowa, Knott has been named the Big 12’s Defensive Player of the Week. Knott and the Cyclones held Iowa’s rushing attack to only 68 yards on 28 attempts. 

CLICK HERE to visit the Big 12’s website and view the rest of the awards handed out from week two. 

It is notable that Iowa State’s punter Kirby Van Der Kamp was named the Big 12’s Special Teams Player of the Week last Monday as well. 

Chris Williams
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Chris is the Publisher of Cyclone Fanatic, one of the largest independent college sports media outlets in the country, and the Founder of Iowa Everywhere, a statewide digital platform dedicated to telling Iowa’s stories through sports and culture. A trusted voice for Cyclone fans, Williams has covered Iowa State athletics across print, radio, television, and digital media, earning a reputation as both a storyteller and community builder. Born and raised in Clarinda, Iowa, Williams also happens to be a devoted motorsports fan, country music enthusiast, and weekend pitmaster. He lives in central Iowa with his wife Ashley, their daughters Camryn and Elyse, and the family dog Diffie, who collectively keep him busier than a Big 12 schedule.

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