Giovani Bernard, Tim Scott Named ACC Players Of The Week

Posted Oct 3, 2011
Cornerback Tim Scott tied for the team lead with nine tackles and intercepted a pass in the East Carolina red zone and broke up another pass in North Carolina's 35-20 win at ECU. Freshman tailback Giovani Bernard rushed for 146 yards on a career-high 24 carries and scored a touchdown. He became the first UNC player to rush for 100 yards in three straight games since Natrone Means in 1992. (Tar Heel Blue)

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