Posted by ESPN.com's Heather Dinich
Here they are, folks, as voted on by members of the ACC media:
OFFENSIVE BACK -- Hakeem Nicks, North Carolina, WR, 6-1, 210, Jr., Charlotte, N.C.
In North Carolina's 45-24 victory over No. 23 Boston College, Nicks became the first Tar Heel to score four touchdowns in a game since 2006. He had a career-high three touchdown receptions (26, 40 and 43 yards) in the second quarter and scored on a 12-yard run in the fourth quarter. Nicks finished with eight catches for 139 yards receiving and three carries for 31 yards. It was his fourth 100-yard receiving game of the season and the ninth of his career.
OFFENSIVE LINEMAN -- Will Barker, Virginia, Tackle, 6-7, 315, Jr., Bryn Mawr, Pa.
Barker played every snap in the Cavaliers' 24-17 win over Georgia Tech and was the line's second-highest grader while going up against the Yellow Jacket's stellar defensive ends. He did not allow a sack as Virginia completed 29-of-39 passing for a season high 270 yards. The Cavaliers also rushed for 126 yards on the Georgia Tech defense that had allowed just over 100 yards per game throughout the season.
DEFENSIVE LINEMAN -- Everette Brown, Florida State, DE, 6-4, 246, Jr., Stantonsburg, N.C.
Brown sacked the Hokie quarterbacks three times becoming the first FSU player to record three sacks in a game since Alonzo Jackson in 2002. His four tackles for loss pushed Brown's career total to 36.5 moving him past Corey Simon (33) into sole possession of sixth place all-time at Florida State. Brown set a single-game career-high with four tackles for loss against the Hokies. His three sacks set a new single-game career-high surpassing his previous best of two set last year against Alabama and earlier this year against Chattanooga.
DEFENSIVE BACK -- Kendric Burney, North Carolina, CB, 5-9, 185, So., Jacksonville, N.C.
Burney intercepted two passes, broke up a pass and posted eight tackles, including one for a 2-yard loss, in UNC's 45-24 win over No. 23 Boston College. With 3:45 remaining in the first half, Burney intercepted a Chris Crane pass on the boundary to give the Tar Heels possession on the Eagle 44-yard line, eventually leading to a North Carolina touchdown. On Boston College's first possession of the second half, Burney stepped in front of the receiver and weaved his way 37 yards to the Eagles' 1-yard line to set up a Tar Heel touchdown.
SPECIALIST -- Graham Gano, Florida State, PK/P, 6-1, 197, Sr., Pensacola, Fla.
Gano made three field goals in FSU's 30-20 win over Virgina Tech, converting on attempts from 50, 46 and 29 yards, respectively. He broke the school record with his 13th consecutive field goal and extended his own school record with a 50-yard field goal in a four straight games. He now has twice as many 50-yard field goals this season as anyone else in the nation. He accounted for 12 of FSU's 30 points in addition to punting three times for 155 yards (51.7 average).
ROOKIE -- Robert Marve, Miami, Quarterback, 6-1, 210, R-Fr., Tampa, Fla.
Marve accounted for 209 of Miami's 296 yards in leading Miami to a 16-10 win over Wake Forest. He completed 11-of-20 passes for 153 yards and rushed nine times for 56 yards including his first career rushing touchdown, becoming the eighth freshman to score for the Hurricanes this season. He had a 43-yard run which was the second longest run ever by a Miami QB dating back to 1983.
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