Blake Herold Named Big 12 Special Teams Player of the Week

LAWRENCE, Kan. – Kansas defensive tackle Blake Herold was named the Big 12 Conference Special Teams Player of the Week, the Big 12 Conference announced on Monday. Herold blocked Baylor's 45-yard field goal attempt with 22 seconds remaining to give Kansas a 25-24 victory on Homecoming. The field goal block was Herold's first of his career, while the Jayhawks have blocked four field goals this season, which are the second-most nationally. Kansas' four blocked field goals are the most by the Jayhawks in a single season since 2013. The award marks Herold's first Big 12 Player of the Week honors...