Tar Heels In The Super Bowl

Posted Feb 4, 2016
Super Bowl 50 marks the fifth time UNC has had players on both teams in the game. Tre Boston is a safety for the Panthers and Sylvester Williams is a defensive tackle for the Broncos. Williams is making his second appearance in the Super Bowl in just his third season in the NFL. Boston has been at his best in the postseason this year, registering three tackles, a sack and an interception. (GoHeels.com)

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