ACC Has Strong Super Bowl Presence

Posted Jan 22, 2009
The Pittsburgh Steelers boast 11 players with ACC ties, 10 of whom are on the active roster. Florida State and UNC lead the way with three each. Former Seminoles on the Steelers roster include cornerback Bryan McFadden, defensive end Orpheus Roy and linebacker Lawrence Timmons, while former Tar Heels include running back Willie Parker, kicker Jeff Reed and long snapper Greg Warren. (North Carolina News Network)

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