Extra Points: Family Ties

Posted Oct 15, 2012
Giovani Bernard lunged, extended to catch the ball with two hands, secured it just a foot above the grass, and a fourth-down wager successfully cashed in. Up in Section 117 in the far corner of Sun-Life Stadium in Miami Gardens, Yvenson Bernard applauded, hugged his dad, smiled and thought back to the old days when he and his younger brother enjoyed playing a different sport. (GoHeels.com)

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