Skinner, Fox named ACC's top players

GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) -- Wake Forest quarterback Riley Skinner and Miami offensive tackle Jason Fox headline the Atlantic Coast Conference players of the week.

Skinner was chosen as offensive back of the week Monday after throwing for 361 yards in a win against North Carolina State. Fox was named offensive lineman of the week after grading out at 99 percent in the Hurricanes' win against Oklahoma.

Georgia Tech linebacker Brad Jefferson and Virginia defensive end Matt Conrath were named co-defensive linemen of the week, while Virginia Tech linebacker Cody Grimm was named top defensive back with 14 tackles against Duke.

Maryland kicker Nick Ferarra and Virginia kicker Robert Randolph shared top specialist honors, while Maryland linebacker Demetrius Hartsfield was top rookie.

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