Zack Pianalto Named John Mackey Tight End Of The Week

Posted Sep 17, 2009
Zack Pianalto of North Carolina was named John Mackey Tight End of the Week by the Nassau County Sports Commission. The Atlantic Coast Conference junior recorded seven receptions for 87 yards and a touchdown as North Carolina edged out Connecticut 12-10. Other candidates considered for this week's Mackey Tight End of the Week include Mike McNeil of Nebraska and Dorian Dickerson of Pittsburgh. (Tar Heel Blue)

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