Reprimands and suspensions assessed after Duke/North Carolina game

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Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) Commissioner John Swofford announced on Monday, a series of reprimands and suspensions following football games played on Saturday, October 20, including the Duke Blue Devils' 33-30 win over the North Carolina Tar Heels.

The announcement follows the league’s weekly review of game footage as well as reports and interviews with officials and administrators.

Following the North Carolina at Duke game, a series of suspensions were issued to a player and two officials. 

North Carolina freshman linebacker Shakeel Rashad received a one-game suspension for his dangerous collision against Duke wide receiver Conner Vernon during a substitution in the second quarter. 

In addition, head linesman Tyrone Davis and side judge Angie Bartis were issued one-game suspensions for failure to adhere to correct mechanics of the game and rules related to player safety.

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