Extra Points: Purple Provocation

Posted Sep 21, 2009
Safety Deunta Williams had plenty of stimulus to play well. He grew up in Jacksonville and, as a native "Downeaster," felt the heat for two years after East Carolina's 34-31 win in Greenville in September 2007. "It's funny--they can be the nicest people in the world, but once they come to the Carolina game, they transform," Williams said. "They haven't let us forget that loss." (Tar Heel Blue)

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