GREENSBORO, N.C. -- Pittsburgh running back James Conner and Clemson defensive end Vic Beasley lead the all-Atlantic Coast Conference football team.<br />
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The ACC announced the teams Monday following a vote of 55 members of the Atlantic Coast Sports Media Association.<br />
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Players received three points for a first-team vote, two for a second-team selection and one for a third-team pick.<br />
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Conner, the nation's sixth-leading rusher with an average of 139.6 yards, had the most points with 164. Beasley led all defensive players with 159 points.<br />
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Reigning Heisman Trophy winner Jameis Winston of No. 2 Florida State was the first-team quarterback for the second straight year.<br />
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Ten players from Atlantic Division champion Florida State made the first team.<br />
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The Seminoles' opponent in the ACC championship game, No. 12 Georgia Tech, had none.<br />
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Winston's total of 142 points was fewer than six other offensive players, including teammates Rashad Greene (157) and kicker Roberto Aguayo (153).<br />
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In all, Florida State had five offensive linemen picked to the three all-conference teams, with tackle Cameron Erving and guard Tre Jackson making the first team.<br />
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Three players from Clemson's defense made the first team. Joining Beasley were fellow defensive lineman Grady Jarrett and linebacker Stephone Anthony.<br />
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In addition to Conner, Pitt placed receiver Tyler Boyd and offensive tackle T.J. Clemmings on the first team.<br />
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Duke had four selections to the first team, with Jamison Crowder making it as both a receiver and a specialist. He was joined by offensive guard Laken Tomlinson and linebacker David Helton, the ACC's leader with 125 tackles.
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