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Extra Points: Bonds To The Defensive Past


Two links to Carolina's grandest era of defensive football were clearly visible to the incumbent Tar Heels this spring. For one there was , a first-team All-ACC end in 1998 and later a menacing pass rusher for a decade in the NFL. For another there was , a three-time All-America cornerback who became wealthy and decorated snatching opposing aerials across the pro football landscape. (Tar Heel Blue)

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