Giovani Bernard, Jonathan Cooper Among ACC Players of the Week

Posted Oct 29, 2012
Two North Carolina honorees lead a group of nine student-athletes recognized as ACC Football Players of the Week, as announced by the conference on Monday. Running back/punt returner Giovani Bernard was honored as Specialist of the Week, while guard Jonathan Cooper earned Offensive Lineman of the Week honors following the Tar Heels' dramatic 43-35 ACC win over NC State on Saturday. (The ACC)

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