ACC Football Kickoff: Sneak peek at the Big Four

Posted Jul 26, 2010
Robert Quinn is being referred to as "the next Julius Peppers'' in some UNC circles after collecting 25.5 tackles for loss and 13 sacks in his first two seasons. Peppers, of course, is the former Tar Heel All-American defensive end who left for the NFL following his junior season with 53 career tackles for loss and 30.5 sacks. (Fayetteville Observer)

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