Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator Arthur Smith said Thursday he had a preliminary conversation with North Carolina about their head coach vacancy, but Smith also emphasized his happiness in Pittsburgh. Smith was an offensive lineman for UNC from 2001-05, began his coaching career as a graduate assistant for his alma mater in 2006. (ESPN.com)
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