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BYU’s first game in North Carolina will be memorable for Cougar DB Michael Shelton, a Raleigh native

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Provo • If nothing else, defensive back and kick returner Michael Shelton has learned how to be patient in his three seasons at BYU. The junior typically doesn’t see a lot of action the first half of the season, then gradually gets more playing time as other players falter or get injured.

It’s happening again this year. Shelton played quite a bit in last week’s 35-10 loss to Mississippi State, and even got the opportunity to return some kicks.

“At first, it is kind of upsetting, a little bit,” Shelton said of his role. “But you get used to it, and you learn your role, and you take part in it, and you do your best at what you can do.