University of North Carolina Athletics
Switzer, Turner Earn ACC Weekly Honors
September 21, 2015 | Football
Florida State's Terrance Smith was cited as the ACC Linebacker of the Week for his play in Friday night's 14-0 conference road win at Boston College, while the Seminoles' Jalen Ramsey earned ACC Defensive Back of the Week honors for the second week in a row.
North Carolina's Landon Turner was named the ACC Offensive Lineman of the Week following the Tar Heels' 48-14 win over Illinois, while teammate Ryan Switzer was named the ACC Specialist of the Week for his record-setting effort on punt returns.
Also recognized were Miami sophomore Brad Kaaya (Offensive Back of the Week), Pitt junior Tyler Boyd (Receiver of the Week), Boston College sophomore Harold Landry (Defensive Lineman of the Week) and Wake Forest freshman Kendall Hinton (Rookie of the Week).
ACC Football Players of the Week are selected by a 14-member media panel.
OFFENSIVE LINEMAN – Landon Turner, North Carolina, Sr., OG, 6-4, 325, Harrisonburg, Va.
Turner earned ACC Offensive Lineman of the Week accolades for the second time this season following his performance in the Tar Heels' 48-14 victory over visiting Illinois. The senior offensive guard graded out at 90 percent (his third straight game at 90 percent or better) and recorded 11 knockdown blocks. Turner led an offensive line that did not allow a sack and helped UNC post 471 total yards, including 254 on the ground. The Tar Heels averaged 6.9 yards per carry.
SPECIALIST – Ryan Switzer, North Carolina, Jr., WR, 5-10, 185, Charleston, W. Va.
Switzer returned five punts for a total of 168 yards in Saturday's 48-14 win over Illinois, breaking a 64-year-old UNC single-game record previously held by Bud Carson, who had 166 yards on eight returns against NC State in 1951. In addition to an 85-yard return for a touchdown, Switzer had a 71-yarder that set up a UNC field goal. With his sixth career punt return for a touchdown, Switzer tied the ACC record and extended his own UNC school record.
