University of North Carolina Athletics
Anderson, Carter Earn ACC Weekly Honors
October 12, 2020 | Football
GREENSBORO, N.C. – North Carolina standouts Brian Anderson and Michael Carter have been recognized as Atlantic Coast Conference Football Players of the Week after their standout performances in last weekend's 56-45 win over Virginia Tech.
Carolina's starting center, Anderson earns his first career conference player of the week award, while Carter earns his second nod as the league's top back. His first citation came during his sophomore campaign when he rushed for a then career-high 165 yards against the Hokies.
Carter, who steamrolled his previous career best with 214 rushing yards this past Saturday, also earned a spot on the Paul Horning Award Honor Roll and the Pro Football Focus (PFF) National Team of the Week on Monday.
The selections are determined by a vote of a 16-member media panel. The following are this week's honorees:
RUNNING BACK – Michael Carter, North Carolina, Sr., RB, Navarre, Fla.
Averaged a school-record 12.6 yards per carry on his way to a career-high 214 rushing yards on 17 attempts and scored two rushing touchdowns in Saturday's 56-45 win over Virginia Tech • First UNC back to go over 200 yards in a game since Elijah Hood had 220 against NC State in 2015 • Finished the afternoon with 251 all-purpose yards (214 rushing, 22 kick returns, 15 receiving).
OFFENSIVE LINEMAN – Brian Anderson, North Carolina, Jr., C, Montgomery, Ala.
Anchored a UNC offensive line that surrendered only one sack to a Virginia Tech team that entered the game leading the nation in sacks • The Tar Heels piled up 399 rushing yards and 656 total yards – the fifth most in program history – in Saturday's 56-45 win • Anderson had seven knockdown blocks and three pins to highlight his afternoon.
Carolina's starting center, Anderson earns his first career conference player of the week award, while Carter earns his second nod as the league's top back. His first citation came during his sophomore campaign when he rushed for a then career-high 165 yards against the Hokies.
Carter, who steamrolled his previous career best with 214 rushing yards this past Saturday, also earned a spot on the Paul Horning Award Honor Roll and the Pro Football Focus (PFF) National Team of the Week on Monday.
The selections are determined by a vote of a 16-member media panel. The following are this week's honorees:
RUNNING BACK – Michael Carter, North Carolina, Sr., RB, Navarre, Fla.
Averaged a school-record 12.6 yards per carry on his way to a career-high 214 rushing yards on 17 attempts and scored two rushing touchdowns in Saturday's 56-45 win over Virginia Tech • First UNC back to go over 200 yards in a game since Elijah Hood had 220 against NC State in 2015 • Finished the afternoon with 251 all-purpose yards (214 rushing, 22 kick returns, 15 receiving).
OFFENSIVE LINEMAN – Brian Anderson, North Carolina, Jr., C, Montgomery, Ala.
Anchored a UNC offensive line that surrendered only one sack to a Virginia Tech team that entered the game leading the nation in sacks • The Tar Heels piled up 399 rushing yards and 656 total yards – the fifth most in program history – in Saturday's 56-45 win • Anderson had seven knockdown blocks and three pins to highlight his afternoon.
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