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Home-grown Panther joins NFL Hall
Julius Peppers became the first home-grown Carolina Panther to be enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame when he was inducted as part of the Class of 2024 over the weekend. While the term […]
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Two quarterbacks at UNC: the history and possibilities for 2024
In the days leading up to North Carolina’s football season opener at Minnesota, there were still question marks on who would man the quarterback position when the Tar Heels took their first offensive snap. Yet, […]
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Julius Peppers headlines Pro Football Hall of Fame class
Former Carolina Panthers defensive end Julius Peppers was selected for the Pro Football Hall of Fame and will be inducted in Canton, Ohio, in August as part of the Class of 2024. Peppers, who was […]
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Drake Maye for Heisman? It could happen
Election Day took place around the nation last week, which means that politicians everywhere are turning their attention toward the next big vote and deciding when to announce what they plan to run for next. […]
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From preps to college to pros, new NC Sports HOF inductee Julius Peppers shone brightly in NC
It’s hard to imagine now after a Lombardi Award, nine Pro Bowl selections, several retired jersey numbers and the fourth-most sacks in NFL history, but Julius Peppers didn’t consider himself a football player when he […]
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Bypassing college proved right move for Trot Nixon
Technically, Trot Nixon came within one day of becoming a two-sport star at NC State. In reality, he never actually got that close. As much as he relished the opportunity to play football and baseball at the […]
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NCSHOF inducts new class after year’s wait
RALEIGH — Mack Brown has been inducted into several halls of fame during his long, successful career as a college football coach. This one, he said, was the most special because of who he went […]
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100 in 100: Wilson County’s Julius Peppers, dominant pass rusher
North State Journal’s 100 in 100 series will showcase the best athlete from each of North Carolina’s 100 counties. From Alamance to Yancey, each county will feature one athlete who stands above the rest. Some […]
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NC players on ballot for College Football Hall of Fame
North Carolina might be best known for its college basketball. And for good reason. But it’s also produced its share of top football talent over the years, a fact validated by recent inductions into the […]
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Peppers, Bogues, Brown headline NC Sports Hall of Fame class
RALEIGH — Retired NFL star Julius Peppers, retired NBA player Muggsy Bogues and current North Carolina football coach Mack Brown headline this spring’s class of inductees to the North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame. The […]