Giovani Bernard’s time comes for UNC

Posted Oct 8, 2012
Bryn Renner and Giovani Bernard were watching the NFL game on Thursday when their thoughts turned to the Virginia Tech contest two days later. “We need to take it on ourselves and win one of these games,” Renner said to his roommate. “It’s our time.” Bernard took over against the Hokies, gaining 262 yards on the ground – the fifth-most in school history – and setting a team record with 11.4 yards per carry. (Durham Herald-Sun)

Related: Football, Tar Heels in the NFL

Stark Differences for Bill Belichick this Spring as Opposed to a Year Ago
"There's a lot of changes from last year," UNC Football coach Bill Belichick said Tuesday during a press conference in advance of spring practice. "I'd...
Fri Mar 27, 2026

Chansky’s Notebook: 'We Have Our Team Now'
Bill Belichick clearly believes last year was a mulligan. The UNC football head coach spoke to the media Tuesday at Kenan Football Center as his...
Thu Mar 26, 2026

Video: IC Reaction Podcast - UNC Football's First Spring Practice
Year two in the Bill Belichick era kicked off on Tuesday with the first spring football practice of 2026. Inside Carolina's Jason Staples and Tommy...
Tue Mar 24, 2026

Face of the Program Jordan Shipp Seizing Leadership Role for UNC Football
As the first player to speak with the media since last season ended, UNC wide receiver Jordan Shipp highlighted his growing role on the team...
Tue Mar 24, 2026