Boston College Athletics
Herzlich Earns ACC Honors
October 20, 2008 | Football
Oct. 20, 2008
GREENSBORO, N.C. - Junior LB Mark Herzlich was named the ACC Defensive Back of the Week for his efforts in Boston College's 28-23 win against Virginia Tech on Saturday. He led the team with 13 tackles and had two for a loss.
The Eagles held Virginia Tech to a season-low 240 total yards - 150 on the ground and 90 through the air. The Hokies' offense was unable to get into the end zone the entire game and settled for three field goals.
Herzlich is the third ACC Player of the Week for Boston College this season. Senior QB Chris Crane was honored on October 6 as Offensive Back of the Week and freshman RB Montel Harris was the Rookie of the Week on September 29.
Other ACC award winners this week include Maryland's Chris Turner (quarterback) and Bruce Campbell (offensive lineman), Virginia's Jon Cooper (defensive lineman), Florida State's Graham Gano (specialist), and Miami's Jacory Harris.
GUNNELL'S PUNT RETURN NOMINATED FOR PONTIAC GAME CHANGING PERFORMANCE
Junior WR Rich Gunnell returned a punt 65 yards for a touchdown to give Boston College a 14-10 lead in the second quarter of BC's win on Saturday. The play has been nominated for the Pontiac Game Changing Performance and fans can vote for the play here.
Voting began on Sunday morning and ends at midnight on Wednesday. ESPN will announce this week's Pontiac Game Changing Performance winner on Thursday night, during the Pontiac Performance Halftime Report.
The winning university earns a $5,000 contribution from Pontiac to their general scholarship fund. Additionally, the winning play will be nominated for the Pontiac Game Changing Performance of the Year award and the chance to win a $100,000 general scholarship contribution from Pontiac.
In addition, each week one lucky individual who visits pontiac.com/ncaa, will also win a $5,000 scholarship for them self or someone in their family.
"Awarding $1.5 million since its inception, the Pontiac Game Changing Performance program continues to be a great example of how passionate fans can have a positive impact academically and athletically by generating scholarship dollars for university-wide programs," ESPN's Rece Davis said.
