Accolades were pouring in for Northwestern sophomore linebacker Anthony Walker after his phenomenal performance against Duke on Sept. 19. He had amassed a career-best 19 tackles to win the Big Ten defensive player of the week award and the Walter Camp national defensive player of the week honor. In one game, he had rightfully placed his name firmly on the radar of many college football fans.
Back at Northwestern, in the quiet of the film room that weekend, coaches saw another story developing as they charted the team's defensive plays. Walker had no doubt been sensational in finishing off so many tackles.