Julius Peppers to young athletes: ‘Trust yourself’

Posted Jun 10, 2019
Follow your own path, former Carolina Panthers football defense end Julius Peppers told 800 student athletes, friends and family. “Always trust yourself, be yourself, and do the things you need to do. Follow your own path,” Peppers said at the Best of 910Preps Awards Banquet. The event honors high school athletes who play in more than 20 sports. (Fayetteville Observer)

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