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Podcast: Camel Call - Sports Podcast
Episode: Tales from the Creek | Orville & Ernie
Description: In the early days of Campbell's transition to NCAA Division I competition – folks who were around campus knew Buies Creek not just as home to a budding law school and an intimate undergraduate setting, but also as a training ground for some of the nation's – and world's – best decathletes.
Orville Peterson and Ernie White both transferred to Campbell to train with the legendary Coach Brant Tolsma.
Before their time was finished, both earned All-America honors and represented their country in the most grueling competition in track and field.
After their training and competitive careers ended, Orville and Ernie both went on to...