Super Bowl XLV: 20 Players or Coaches Who Have ACC Connections

As we gear up for Sunday's big game, some similarities between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Green Bay Packers started to become apparent. Upon closer inspection, twenty players or coaches on the Super Bowl participating teams have connections to current Atlantic Coast Conference schools. Also, five Super Bowl MVP’s have been super for the ACC first. Let’s take a look…

Bruce Arians

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PITTSBURGH - 2009: Bruce Arians of the Pittsburgh Steelers poses for his 2009 NFL headshot at photo day in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by NFL Photos)

• Offensive Coordinator, Pittsburgh Steelers
• Quarterback at Virginia Tech (1971-74)
• Graduate Assistant Coach at Virginia Tech (1975)

Scottie Montgomery

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DENVER - AUGUST 29: Wide receiver Scottie Montgomery #83 of the Denver Broncos signals the touchdown against the Seattle Seahawks on August 29, 2002 at Mile High Stadium in Denver, Colorado. The Broncos beat the Seahawks 31-6. (Photo by Brian Bahr/Get

• Assistant WR Coach, Pittsburgh
• Lettered four season as a wide receiver at Duke
• Assistant Coach, Wide Receivers, Duke (2006-09)

Jerry Olsavsky

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17 Nov 1996: Linebacker Jerry Olsavsky of the Pittsburgh Steelers in action during to the Steelers 28-3 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars at Three Rivers Stadium in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

• Pittsburgh Defensive Assistant Coach
• One season as strength coach at North Carolina (2002)

Crezdon Butler

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EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - AUGUST 21: Crezdon Butler #40 of the Pittsburgh Steelers against the New York Giants during their preseason game at New Meadowlands Stadium on August 21, 2010 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Nick Laham/Getty Images)

DB, Clemson University

Jonathan Dwyer

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DENVER - AUGUST 29: Running back Jonathan Dwyer #41 of the Pittsburgh Steelers avoids a diving tackle by safety Kyle McCarthy #34 of the Denver Broncos and scores a touchdown in the fourth quarter at INVESCO Field at Mile High on August 29, 2010 in Denver

RB, Georgia Tech

Nick Eason

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PITTSBURGH - SEPTEMBER 02: Nick Eason #93 of the Pittsburgh Steelers celebrates after a sack against the Carolina Panthers during the preseason game on September 2, 2010 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images)

DE, Clemson University

James Farrior

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ARLINGTON, TX - FEBRUARY 01: James Farrior #51 of the Pittsburgh Steelers looks on during Super Bowl XLV Media Day ahead of Super Bowl XLV at Cowboys Stadium on February 1, 2011 in Arlington, Texas. The Pittsburgh Steelers will play the Green Bay Packers

ILB, University of Virginia

Keyaron Fox

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PITTSBURGH - APRIL 30: Keyaron Fox #57 of the Pittsburgh Steelers throws a pass during mini camp at the Pittsburgh Steelers Training Facility on April 30, 2010 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

LB, Georgia Tech

Bryant McFadden

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PITTSBURGH, PA - NOVEMBER 21: Bryant McFadden #20 of the Pittsburgh Steelers lines up before the snap against the Oakland Raiders during the game on November 21, 2010 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images)

CB, Florida State University

Heath Miller

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ARLINGTON, TX - FEBRUARY 01: Heath Miller #83 of the Pittsburgh Steelers addresses the media during Super Bowl XLV Media Day ahead of Super Bowl XLV at Cowboys Stadium on February 1, 2011 in Arlington, Texas. The Pittsburgh Steelers will play the Green B

TE, University of Virginia

Lawrence Timmons

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PITTSBURGH - OCTOBER 03: Lawrence Timmons #94 of the Pittsburgh Steelers wears a pink chin strap and gloves for breast cancer awareness prior to playing the Baltimore Ravens on October 3, 2010 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Gregor

ILB, Florida State University

Greg Warren

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ATLANTA - OCTOBER 22: Greg Warren #60 of the Pittsburgh Steelers walks on the field before the game against the Atlanta Falcons on October 22, 2006 at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

Long snapper, University of North Carolina

Jason Worilds

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PITTSBURGH - APRIL 30: Jason Worilds #97 of the Pittsburgh Steelers gets ready to run a drill during mini camp at the Pittsburgh Steelers Training Facility on April 30, 2010 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

OLB, Virginia Tech

Winston Moss

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GREEN BAY, WI - 2008: Winston Moss of the Green Bay Packers poses for his 2008 NFL headshot at photo day in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Getty Images)

• Assistant GB Head Coach, Inside Linebackers
• Lettered four years at Miami (1983-86) including 1983 National Championship Team

Edgar Bennett

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GREEN BAY, WI - 2008: Edgar Bennett of the Green Bay Packers poses for his 2008 NFL headshot at photo day in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Getty Images)

• Assistant Running Backs Coach, Green Bay
  
• Four–year starter at fullback for Florida State (1987-91)
• Florida State Athletics Hall of Fame

Jimmy Robinson

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GREEN BAY, WI - 2008: Jimmy Robinson of the Green Bay Packers poses for his 2008 NFL headshot at photo day in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Getty Images)

• Assistant Wide Receivers Coach, Green Bay
• Lettered four years as wide receiver at Georgia Tech (1971-74)
• Assistant Coach at Georgia Tech (1987-89)
• Georgia Tech Athletics Hall of Fame

B.J. Raji

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ARLINGTON, TX - FEBRUARY 01: B.J. Raji #90 of the Green Bay Packers puts on a cheesehead during Super Bowl XLV Media Day ahead of Super Bowl XLV at Cowboys Stadium on February 1, 2011 in Arlington, Texas. The Pittsburgh Steelers will play the Green Bay P

• NT, Boston College
• Nicknamed "The Freezer"

Sam Shields

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CHICAGO, IL - JANUARY 23: Sam Shields #37 of the Green Bay Packers celebrates after the Packers 21-14 victory against the Chicago Bears in the NFC Championship Game at Soldier Field on January 23, 2011 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Gett

CB, University of Miami

Robert Francois

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CHESTNUT HILL, MA - NOVEMBER 29: Danny Oquendo #17 of the Maryland Terrapins is taken down by Robert Francois #35 of the Boston College Eagles on November 29, 2008 at Alumni Stadium in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. Boston College defeated Maryland 28-21.

LB, Boston College

Morgan Burnett

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SEATTLE - AUGUST 21: Wide receiver Mike Williams #1 of the Seattle Seahawks is tackled during the preseason game by Morgan Burnett #42 of the Green Bay Packers at Qwest Field on August 21, 2010 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Image

DB, Georgia Tech (IR)

1977 MVP Fred Biletnikoff

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OAKLAND, CA - 2006: Fred Biletnikoff of the Oakland Raiders poses for his 2006 NFL headshot at photo day in Oakland, California. (Photo by Getty Images)

• Florida State
• Played for Oakland Raiders in win over Minnesota Vikings, 32-14. (Super Bowl XI)

1978 MVP Randy White

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1986: Defensive lineman Randy White #54 of the Dallas Cowboys stands on the field between plays during a 1986 NFL game. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

• Maryland
• Played for Dallas Cowboys in win over Denver Broncos, 27-12. (Super Bowl XII)

1991 MVP Ottis Anderson

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18 Oct 1992: Running back Ottis Anderson of the New York Giants looks on during the Giants 38-17 loss to the Los Angeles Rams at Anaheim Stadium in Anaheim, California. Mandatory Credit: Mike Powell/ALLSPORT

• Miami
• Played for New York Giants in their win over Buffalo Bills, 20-19. (Super Bowl XXV)

2001 MVP Ray Lewis

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BALTIMORE - NOVEMBER 22: Ray Lewis #52 of the Baltimore Ravens is introduced before the game against the Indianapolis Colts at M&T Bank Stadium on November 22, 2009 in Baltimore, Maryland. The Colts defeated the Ravens 17-15. (Photo by Larry French/Getty

• Miami
• Played for Baltimore Ravens in their win over New York Giants, 34-7. (Super Bowl XXXV)

2003 MVP Dexter Jackson

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NASHVILLE, TN - AUGUST 15: Dexter Jackson #10 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers runs back a kickoff against the Tennessee Titans during a preseason NFL game at LP Field on August 15, 2009 in Nashville, Tennessee. The Titans beat the Buccaneers 27-20. (Photo by

• Florida State
• Played for Tampa Bay Buccaneers in their win over Oakland Raiders 48-21 (Super Bowl XXXVII).