Marvin Austin flashes style, substance

Posted Oct 5, 2007

North Carolina freshman Marvin Austin won't name names, but he's noticed a few of his teammates eyeing his 1980s-style aviator shades and thick gold chains with interest. "People seem to like my style," the defensive tackle said, ponytailed dreadlocks bouncing as he laughed. "I think I'm having a little influence." Which was one of the main reasons for luring him to Carolina in the first place. (Raleigh News & Observer)

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