Jonathan Cooper, Gio Bernard Named Athlon Sports All-Americans

Posted Dec 6, 2012
College football's 2012 regular season is over, which means it's time to hand out the hardware. It's never easy compiling a postseason All-America team, especially after watching several players have excellent 2012 campaigns. Some positions required little debate but others were difficult to sort out. First Team: OG Jonathan Cooper, UNC ; Second Team: All-Purpose, Giovani Bernard UNC; (Athlon Sports)

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