Harris, Horn Honored by ACC
Nov. 7, 2011
CORAL GABLES, Fla. – A pair of Hurricanes have been named Offensive Back and Co-Offensive Lineman of the Week for their performances against the Duke Blue Devils as announced by the Atlantic Coast Conference Monday.
Jacory Harris became the first Hurricane in 2011-12 to win ACC Offensive Back of the Week for his standout showing in a 49-14 win against the Blue Devils. Harris, who completed 14-of-20 passes for 202 yards and three touchdowns, posted his fifth 200-yard game of the season Saturday. Harris became only the second quarterback in program history to throw for over 8,000 career yards (Ken Dorsey) and moved into a tie for fourth place in all-time conference touchdowns with 65 (Darian Durant, North Carolina). The senior quarterback, who has totals of 18 touchdowns compared to only four interceptions in 2011, is now ranked sixth nationally in passing efficiency (166.15).
Center Tyler Horn, the anchor of an offensive line that allowed no sacks against Duke, was awarded Co-Offensive Lineman of the Week honors for his efforts. Horn also helped pave the way for 265 yards on the ground, including four rushing touchdowns, against a stout Blue Devils rushing defense. Horn and the rest of the offensive line have allowed only 12 sacks through the Hurricanes’ first nine games.
The Hurricanes travel to Tallahassee for a game against the Seminoles of Florida State at Doak Campbell Stadium on Saturday at 3:30 p.m Eastern. The game will be televised on ABC with a national mirror on ESPN.
