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15 Things You Didn’t Know About Carolina Panthers CB Josh Norman

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For most NFL fans living outside the Charlotte area, Josh Norman was a relative unknown heading into the 2015 season. After putting together the best season of any cornerback, he’s a candidate for the NFL Defensive Player of the Year award and a household name around the league. Here are 15 things you probably didn’t know about the Carolina Panthers‘ star.

15. Will Bow To Peyton Manning

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Norman has so much respect for Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning that he plans to bow before him if he intercepts Manning in Super Bowl 50.

Norman has so much respect for Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning that he plans to bow before him if he intercepts Manning in Super Bowl 50.

14. Has 2-Year-Old Daughter Name Imala

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For the last three years, Norman has been dating Cornisa Alston from North Carolina, although now she lives in Atlanta. Prior to dating Alston, he was dating Keisha Thomas who is the baby mama to Norman's daughter Imala.

For the last three years, Norman has been dating Cornisa Alston from North Carolina, although now she lives in Atlanta. Prior to dating Alston, he was dating Keisha Thomas who is the baby mama to Norman's daughter Imala.

13. Finished Tied With His Brother For Second Most Interceptions At CCU

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Upon graduating from Coastal Carolina, Norman racked up 11 interceptions which tied him with his brother, Marrio, for the second-most interceptions in school history.

Upon graduating from Coastal Carolina, Norman racked up 11 interceptions which tied him with his brother, Marrio, for the second-most interceptions in school history.

12. Starz24 Foundation

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Norman's foundation provides enrichment through through community events and youth programs. Their mission is to offer young people a positive support system to avoid the pitfalls that can derail their lives.

Norman's foundation provides enrichment through through community events and youth programs. Their mission is to offer young people a positive support system to avoid the pitfalls that can derail their lives.

11. Participates In 'Creedbombing'

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One of the greatest things to come from the Panthers' season is the introduction to 'Creedbombing.' Essentially a player will walk up to another player or coach and bust out lyrics to a Creed song.

One of the greatest things to come from the Panthers' season is the introduction to 'Creedbombing.' Essentially a player will walk up to another player or coach and bust out lyrics to a Creed song.

10. Had Beef With Rodney Harrison

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Norman took exception to Harrison's comments of calling Julio Jones a better player earlier in the year. The two went back and forth for a few weeks before cooling off recently.

Norman took exception to Harrison's comments of calling Julio Jones a better player earlier in the year. The two went back and forth for a few weeks before cooling off recently.

9. Fought Cam Newton In Training Camp

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Aside from Kelvin Benjamin blowing out his knee, the biggest news to come out of Panthers' training camp was the scuffle between Cam Newton and Norman. It seemed to have been one of the events that triggered the team's Super Bowl run.

Aside from Kelvin Benjamin blowing out his knee, the biggest news to come out of Panthers' training camp was the scuffle between Cam Newton and Norman. It seemed to have been one of the events that triggered the team's Super Bowl run.

8. He's A Free Agent After Season

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Norman picked the perfect season to have a breakout year. He's heading into free agency and will likely price himself out of Carolina.

Norman picked the perfect season to have a breakout year. He's heading into free agency and will likely price himself out of Carolina.

7. High School Teammates With Armanti Edwards

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If you're not familiar with Edwards, he was a star quarterback at Appalachian State University who ended up transitioning to wide receiver after being drafted by the Panthers. Both guys played at Greenwood High School in South Carolina.

If you're not familiar with Edwards, he was a star quarterback at Appalachian State University who ended up transitioning to wide receiver after being drafted by the Panthers. Both guys played at Greenwood High School in South Carolina.

6. Pretends To Be Different Movie Character Every Game

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Last week, Norman was Batman as he had a huge Batman figurine in his locker during the Panthers' win over the Arizona Cardinals in the NFC Championship Game. Guess we'll have to see who he's going to be for the Super Bowl.

Last week, Norman was Batman as he had a huge Batman figurine in his locker during the Panthers' win over the Arizona Cardinals in the NFC Championship Game. Guess we'll have to see who he's going to be for the Super Bowl.

5. He Was Once A Drama Major

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Before Norman began playing football, he began his college career at Coastal Carolina as a drama major. He wanted to be on stage and tell a story.

Before Norman began playing football, he began his college career at Coastal Carolina as a drama major. He wanted to be on stage and tell a story.

4. Owns A Horse Named Delta

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Unfortunately, Delta is searching for a new home after the land he was living on was sold.

Unfortunately, Delta is searching for a new home after the land he was living on was sold.

3. Arrested For Reckless Driving

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In 2013, Norman was arrested for reckless driving after driving with the mother of his daughter, Imala, on the top of his car. He pled no contest and was fined $426.

In 2013, Norman was arrested for reckless driving after driving with the mother of his daughter, Imala, on the top of his car. He pled no contest and was fined $426.

2. Nickname Is 'Lake Norman'

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Panthers fans call him 'Lake Norman' after the massive lake in Charlotte by the same name. It's the same idea behind 'Revis Island,' but it's an actual place.

Panthers fans call him 'Lake Norman' after the massive lake in Charlotte by the same name. It's the same idea behind 'Revis Island,' but it's an actual place.

1. Walked On At Coastal Carolina

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As opposed to a lot of players, Norman wasn't a highly rated recruit coming out of high school. In fact, he didn't even have a scholarship when he walked on at Coastal Carolina.

As opposed to a lot of players, Norman wasn't a highly rated recruit coming out of high school. In fact, he didn't even have a scholarship when he walked on at Coastal Carolina.

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