College Football's Top 30 Running Backs for 2012

Posted Aug 20, 2012
7. Giovani Bernard, UNC - Bernard burst on the scene in his first season in a North Carolina uniform as he became the school’s first 1,000-yard rusher since 1997. The leading rusher among all FBS freshmen, Bernard finished the season third in the ACC In rushing with 1,253 yards, scored 14 total touchdowns and was a first-team all-conference selection. (Athlon Sports)

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