Dwight Jones, Zach Brown named team MVPs

Posted Dec 5, 2011
UNC wide receiver Dwight Jones and linebacker Zach Brown were named the Tar Heels' Most Valuable Players at the 2011 senior football banquet Sunday evening. Jones, who led the ACC in receiving touchdowns (11) and total receptions (79), finished the regular season with 1,119 yards and averaged 93.2 yards per game. Brown registered a team-best 91 tackles, including 11.5 tackles for losses and 5.5 sacks. (Tar Heel Blue)

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