Will Jacob Rodriguez – Texas Tech's 'devil of defense' at linebacker – continue feel-good story in CFP?

Brian Bosworth – a legendary two-time unanimous All-America linebacker at Oklahoma known for his alter egos from "The Boz" to the "Sheriff of Fansville" – poured on superlatives about Texas Tech linebacker Jacob Rodriguez during the keynote address at the Bronko Nagurski Trophy Awards Banquet on Dec. 8 in Charlotte. "Jacob Rodriguez is the devil on defense," Bosworth said. "He has been the 'Nightmare on Game Street‘ all season with his Freddy Krueger-ish skill set." It takes one to know one. Rodriguez had the look of a vintage 80s linebacker. He rocked a full mustache and accessorized his tuxedo with a black cowboy hat at the Nagurski Trophy banquet. Yet the imposing exterior does not match...