FRISCO, Texas — Arizona State quarterback Sam Leavitt said he doesn't necessarily like media appearances, but he knows it comes with the territory, especially if he wants to keep Heisman Trophy buzz out there. And, yes, the publicity is good for his team, too.

Arizona State quarterback Sam Leavitt and Texas Tech linebacker Jacob Rodriguez are the preseason Big 12 Conference players of the year.

ASU, the reigning Big 12 champions, received some major honors from the media at the start of the Conference's media days in Texas.