Tar Heels In The NFL: Week 17

Posted Jan 1, 2014
Giovani Bernard has a special place in the hearts of Tar Heel football fans, and after his rookie season in Cincinnati, Bernard has likely won over the hearts of many Bengals fans as well. Bernard finished the season with 1,209 yards combined rushing and receiving and scored eight touchdowns while helping Cincinnati win the AFC North for the first time since 2009. (GoHeels.com)

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