Jonathan Cooper, Gio Bernard Named AP All-America

Posted Dec 11, 2012
UNC's Jonathan Cooper and Giovani Bernard have been named to the Associated Press All-America team. Cooper was a first-team selection at guard and Bernard was a third-team pick at running back. Cooper has earned consensus All-America honors and his name will be added to the honored jerseys in Kenan Stadium. Bernard led the ACC and was 11th in the country in rushing with 122.8 yards per game. (GoHeels.com)

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