Nine Former Tar Heels Alive In The NFL Playoffs

Although the college football season has ended, several Tar Heel gridiron standouts are still in action. Nine former North Carolina football players are participating in NFL playoff games this weekend, including six in the matchup between Pittsburgh and Indianapolis on Sunday:
Ethan Albright, Washington
Ebenezer Ekuban, Denver
Willie Parker, Pittsburgh
Julius Peppers, Carolina
Jeff Reed, Pittsburgh
Dexter Reid, Indianapolis
Jeff Saturday, Indianapolis
David Thornton, Indianapolis
Greg Warren, Pittsburgh
(Tar Heel Blue)

Posted Friday, January 13, 2006 in Football Alumni

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