GREENSBORO, N.C. - Carolina quarterback Sam Howell was named Atlantic Coast Conference Quarterback and Rookie of the Week, while junior Tomon Fox earned defensive lineman of the week honors, released Monday by the league office.
Howell, who staged a fourth-quarter comeback for the second successive week to lead North Carolina to a 28-25 win over Miami, earns the conference rookie of the week award for the second time in as many weeks.
The Monroe, N.C., native completed 16 of 24 passes for 274 yards and two TDS and no turnovers.