North Carolina actually preferred failed NFL head coach Arthur Smith, a Tar Heels alum, over Bill Belichick as its next head ...

Bill Belichick made the biggest splash by far in college football’s coaching carousel this offseason, but he may not have ...

Bill Belichick reportedly wasn't UNC's first choice to become its next head football coach, enlisting the help of senators to ...

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The University of North Carolina wanted to hire former Falcons flop Arthur Smith before turning ... the Tar Heels' first choice was in fact ex-Atlanta coach Smith - a former player for UNC.

The North Carolina Tar Heels wanted to hire former offensive lineman Arthur Smith as head coach. UNC went a different ...

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Smith had two head coach interviews, one with the New York Jets and another with the Chicago Bears, in the NFL this offseason, but did not land either job. He is now set to return as offensive ...

"In truth, however, Cunningham had his sights set on another former NFL head coach -- former UNC player and current Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator Arthur Smith," Hale, Adelson and Low ...