Go Gio, Go! Tar Heel Star Continues to ‘Wow’ in NFL

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A year ago, UNC running back Giovani Bernard delivered one of the most memorable Tar Heel football moments in recent history, maybe ever.

Yes, his electric punt return for a touchdown to push Carolina past NC State was a sight to behold. All who witnessed the events will tuck the memory away in one of their most cherished recollections, unless of course, you are a State fan.

But what is Gio authoring as an encore on this anniversary of  ‘ The Return ‘ ?  Well, he’s doing what Gio knows how to do best-find the end zone with cannonball-like power and athleticism.

Oh how Tar Heel nation envies the Cincinnati Bengals’ situation. Gio is now theirs. Just think if he had returned to don a Carolina blue uniform this season? Think things may have turned out a bit differently? But alas, Gio is in orange these days.

But everyone, and I mean everyone, needs to watch Gio’s magic Thursday night!

Click here and enjoy!

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