And another for Sharpe

An official scoring change Sunday gave Texas Tech defensive end Brandon Sharpe the sack he needed to break Adell Duckett’s school single-season record. The change by game statisticians gives him 15 for the season.

The senior from Lyons, Ga., was credited with one sack Saturday night in Tech’s 20-13 win over Baylor. However, he wasn’t credited with a sack for forcing an intentional grounding by Bears quarterback Blake Szymanski until Sunday.

All but two of Sharpe’s 15 came in Big 12 Conference games.

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“The last three-quarters of the season, he got on a tear,’’ Tech coach Mike Leach said. “Just think if the first four games were like that.’’
Leach said some credit should go to defensive end Daniel Howard, who has been credited with eight sacks this season.

“I think what makes it really difficult (for blockers) and really makes (Sharpe’s) job easier is the fact there’s a lot of heat on that other side with Daniel Howard,’’ Leach said. “We had a situation like that a few years back when we had Aaron Hunt and Adell Duckett on either side.
It’s a lot different than just having one.’’

Zouzalik takes charge

Redshirt freshman Austin Zouzalik posted career highs Saturday with seven catches for 92 yards.

“I thought he was good and steady,’’ Tech coach Mike Leach said. “He got the nod as far as being the starter just because he performed better in practice. He earned it and deserved it.’’

Zouzalik took the large majority of the snaps at “Y’’ inside receiver.
Detron Lewis played only a few plays, catching one pass for 11 yards.

Compiled by Don Williams