Darian Durant led Donte Paige-Moss to CFL

Posted Nov 1, 2012
When it comes to the pigskin, Darian Durant is one of North Carolina’s measuring sticks, a school record holder who holds a special spot in Donte Paige-Moss’ football world. “It was through Darian that I heard of the CFL,’’ said Paige-Moss, an athletic defensive end whom many had pegged for the NFL until a knee injury sidelined the 6-foot-4 DPM. (Toronto Sun)

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