Oct. 9, 2006

Stephen McGee (Texas A&M), Aaron Ross (Texas) and Leon Patton (Kansas State) have been named AT&T Big 12 Conference Offensive, Defensive and Special Teams Players of the Week, respectively, as selected by a media panel. Each player is recognized for the first time.

Offensive Player of the Week
Stephen McGee, So, QB, Texas A&M (Burnet, Texas)
In Texas A&M's come-from-behind, 21-18, win at Kansas, quarterback Stephen McGee engineered a pair of 80-yard, fourth-quarter scoring drives for the Aggies. He led A&M on a 12-play drive in the closing minutes by converting three third down passes including a 35-yard strike to set up the game winning touchdown with 0:34 left. McGee completed 25-of-40 attempts, with no interceptions, for 240 yards.

Defensive Player of the Week
Aaron Ross, Sr, CB, Texas (Tyler, Texas)
Aaron Ross thwarted Oklahoma's comeback hopes with a fumble recovery return for a touchdown, and a pair of interceptions to end the Sooners' final two drives in Texas' 28-10 victory. His three-yard, fourth-quarter return of an OU lateral-pass provided the `Horns final margin. Ross also tallied four tackles in the contest.

Special Teams Player of the Week
Leon Patton, Fr, KR, Kansas State (Cedar Hill, Texas)
Leon Patton averaged 58.5 yards on two kick off returns, including a 95-yard touchdown return in helping to stake Kansas State to a 31-27 come-from-behind triumph over Oklahoma State. Patton established freshman records at K-State with 301 all-purpose yards and 151 rushing yards.