Marvin Austin Looks to Improve Overall Game

Posted Aug 14, 2007

Not only is Marvin Austin's size larger than life, so is his gregarious personality...and that is what's winning over his teammates at North Carolina. "He's a clown. He's definitely a guy you can count on when things get tough. He's gonna bring that big smile you see every day," says senior defensive lineman Kentwan Balmer. "He's willing to work and he's gonna be excited about it." (WRAL.com)

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