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| Duke vs. North Carolina - Chris Baird, Baird Photography |
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.
ACC Football Live: Duke Blue Devils vs. North Carolina Tar Heels
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