Former Panthers’ Star Julius Peppers Isn’t Playing Like His Age
Posted Nov 8, 2015
The last time the Carolina Panthers started a season this strong, a second-year defensive end from the University of North Carolina named Julius Peppers fought through a season worth of double teams to pick up seven sacks during the 2003 Super Bowl run. 12 years later, plenty has changed for Peppers. Now 35, he's on a different team playing a different position.
(Black and Blue Review)
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