Robert Quinn, Ryan Houston, Casey Barth Named 2009 Football MVPs

Posted Dec 5, 2009
UNC defensive end Robert Quinn, tailback Ryan Houston and place-kicker Casey Barth were named the Tar Heels' Most Valuable Players at the 2009 senior football banquet Friday evening. Quinn, a sophomore from Ladson, S.C., had an outstanding season and was one of four Tar Heel defensive players named first-team All-ACC. Quinn was the runner-up for ACC Defensive Player of the Year honors (Inside Carolina)

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