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November 25, 2008 | Football

By: UNC Athletic Communications

Nov. 25, 2008

Many observers at last week's home football game vs. NC State may have wondered why North Carolina defensive back Matt Merletti was carrying an American flag as he led the team onto the field. Merletti did so as a tribute to his brother, Mike, who had just returned home from Iraq. A second lieutenant Airborne Ranger, Mike spent eight months in Iraq and flew that particular flag during several U.S. missions and flew it on Sept. 11, 2008. He presented the flag to Coach Davis and the team last week.

"I appreciate Coach Davis letting me run out of the tunnel with the flag against NC State, our long time football rival," said Merletti. "It was a very moving moment for me and several of my teammates."

Merletti is one of the team's top special teams performers with 10 tackles.