Tar Heel Football Legend Dré Bly Finds Passion in Coaching

Posted Feb 28, 2017
How does Dré Bly get the attention of the young people he coaches? He talks about his resumé – three-time all-American, college hall of famer, Super Bowl champion, two-time Pro Bowler — then offers this: Despite all his success, he could’ve done more. “I left some things on the table,” Bly admits. “I was one of those guys that it came naturally for me." (Inside Carolina)

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