Marvin Austin back in Carolina blue

Posted Jan 12, 2011
Former UNC football player Marvin Austin will return to the football field later this month, and he is expected to be wearing a UNC helmet. Austin, who was dismissed from the program in October after accepting illegal benefits from agents, will play in the East vs. West Shrine Game on January 22 in Orlando, Florida. The game is an opportunity for college seniors to play in front of NFL scouts. (WTVD)

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