In 2008 , Barwin was moved to defensive end after head coach , Brian Kelly , felt he had more potential at that position in the NFL . He finished the season with 53 tackles , and a Big East and team-leading 12 sacks . He also had 20 quarterback pressures , eight pass deflections , three fumble recoveries , and three blocked kicks . His play helped him earn First-team All-Big East honors and honorable mention All-America , as well as the Claude Rost Award , given to the team 's Most Valuable Player
Big East
Big East Conference (1979–2013)
Connor Barwin