Five Former Tar Heels Suit Up for NFL Kickoff

Posted Sep 7, 2006

Five former Tar Heels will take the field tonight for the NFL's 2006 debut when the Pittsburgh Steelers take on the Miami Dolphins. Miami will suit up two UNC defensive greats in defensive end Vonnie Holliday and linebacker Keith Newman. Pittsburgh counters on the offensive side of the ball with running back Willie Parker and on special teams with kicker Jeff Reed and long snapper Greg Warren. (AOL Fanhouse)

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