NAME: Bernard, Giovani AKA "Lightning" (as half of a "
Thunder & Lightning" running back duo. Bernard doesn't like the moniker cause it implies he's flashy and not rugged. He believes he's both)
HOMETOWN: Davie, FL
SIZE & STATS: 5'10'', 205lbs (2011: 78 carries, 548 yards, 7 yard avg, 7 TDs)
CARDINAL COUNTERPART: Vic Anderson
POSITION ADVANTAGE: UNC
MR. RED'S ANALYSIS: Coming out of high school, Bernard was heralded as the second ranked running back in the state of Florida, and one of the top #15 backs in the nation. A torn ACL caused him to redshirt his freshman sesason, and he is just now getting back to full form. Bernard's listed at 5'10'' but most believe he's a even a couple inches closer to sea level. But he still packs a whallop; a short, powerful back in the Maruice Jones Drew mold.
He's making a name for himself for yards after contact; one hit or sloppy tackling won't get him to the ground. He's not blazingly fast, especially coming off knee surgery, but has more than enough pep to break off some big runs.
Somewhere in the trio of Anderson/Wright/Brown are all the parts of a better running back. But to date, we don't have anything close to the complete package that is Giovanni Bernard.
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