Talking points: Bernard breaks streak for Heels

Posted Oct 27, 2012
Five straight years of futility against NC State? Gone thanks to Giovani Bernard, who etched his name into rivalry lore with a phenomenal game-winning 74-yard punt return for North Carolina. Bernard stepped up to the moment after telling Roy Smith, who was initially in position to receive the punt, "let me try to see what I can do on this one." (WRAL Sports Fan)

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