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British Brooks, Kaimon Rucker Earn ACC Football Players Of The Week Honors


ACC Running Back of the Week returned to the field from injury in a big way, rushing 15 times for 103 yards in North Carolina's 31-17 season-opening victory over South Carolina. ACC Defensive Lineman of the Week recorded eight tackles (six solo), including 5.5 tackles-for-loss, and two quarterback sacks for the Tar Heels. (The ACC)

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British Brooks, Kaimon Rucker Earn ACC Football Players Of The Week Honors