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

Posted Sep 5, 2023
ACC Running Back of the Week British Brooks 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 Kaimon Rucker 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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