5/4/2016 football Edit

No. 28: Landon Turner

Landon Turner did his part fo continues UNC's a long tradition of developing terrific offensive linemen.

Andrew Jones • TarHeelIllustrated

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Andrew Jones has covered sports for 26 years, including all major college & professional sports for daily newspapers & national sites. He's done radio and TV & is entering his seventh year at THI.

No. 28

Name: Landon Turner

Position: OG

Jersey #: 78

Years: 2012-15

Honors: 1st-team All-America 2015; 2-time All-ACC, 1st-team 2015; 2015 Jim Parker Award

Notable Stats: NA

In Closing: A four-year starter, Turner simply got better and better in his career and as a senior led one of the best offenses in Carolina history. The Tar Heels averaged rushing for 220 yards per game and produced a 1,000-yard rusher in Elijah Hood (1,463 yards), and 486 yards per game overall. In addition, the Tar Heels averaged 40.7 point per game, as well. They scored 40 or more points 7 times, 50 or more 4 times and more than 60 once.

Turner graded out at 90 percent or above in 11 of 14 games for the 11-3 Tar Heels that won their first Coastal Division title. He anchored the line, obviously, but he was also the team’s leader. He coined the term “Got Your Back,” which was an important message that the team fully embraced after losing its opener to South Carolina and they reeled off 11 consecutive wins.

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