University of North Carolina Athletics
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December 7, 2008 | Football
Dec. 7, 2008
UNC is one of 13 schools vying for the Pontiac Game Changing Performance of the Year. A $100,000 general scholarship contribution from Pontiac is on the line for the play voted best of the year by the fans.
UNC was voted as the Pontiac Game Changing Performance for the fifth week of the 2008 NCAA® Football Season. The game changing play was senior safety Trimane Goddard's interception in the end zone on the final play that saved North Carolina's win over Miami 28-24. As a result, UNC earned a $5,000 general scholarship contribution from Pontiac.
Now it is up to the fans to determine if the Tar Heels will receive the ultimate $100,000 scholarship contribution by voting at pontiac.com/ncaa. Four rounds of voting will take us to the BCS Championship game on January 8, where the Pontiac Game Changing Performance of the Year and winner of the one hundred thousand dollar general scholarship contribution will be announced on FOX.
In addition, for the next four weeks one lucky individual who visits pontiac.com/ncaa will win the ultimate "Pick 6" - a G6 and a Trip for 6 to this year's BCS National Championship in Miami.
"Pontiac has created a successful program that has a positive impact academically and athletically. Teams get deserved recognition for their accomplishments and all students have an opportunity to benefit from the general scholarship fund, so it's a win-win situation," said Kirk Herbstreit, ESPN GameDay Analyst.
The Pontiac Game Changing Performance recognizes the most dramatic moments that occur in NCAA games across the country, moments that change the outcome of the game or define a season. The program provides fans the opportunity to vote on the performance they believe is the biggest game changer. The competition began August 31 and will continue for the entire 2008 NCAA® football season.
To vote and get full program details, visit www.pontiac.com/ncaa.
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