Arthur Smith was North Carolina's first choice, not Bill Belichick: report
Bill Belichick made the biggest splash by far in college football’s coaching carousel this offseason, but he may not have ...
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Bill Belichick was UNC’s second choice — behind failed NFL head coach
North Carolina actually preferred failed NFL head coach Arthur Smith, a Tar Heels alum, over Bill Belichick as its next head coach, according to ESPN. Once Smith, the Steelers’ offensive ...
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Former All-Pro WR urges Pittsburgh Steelers to fire Arthur Smith: ‘That is your problem’
“It makes sense. It fits. But not with Arthur Smith, not with the offensive coordinator. That is the problem. Make the tough decision Coach Tomlin. Your problem is not your quarterback, your ...
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Steelers Almost Lost Arthur Smith to Alma Mater
According to a report by ESPN, University of North Carolina athletic director Bubba Cunningham's first choice to fill the eventual head coaching vacancy upon the departure of Mack Brown was Smith.
Report: Arthur Smith was UNC’s first choice, not Bill Belichick
Before the folks at North Carolina made Bill Belichick the program's next head coach, they had a first choice.