Free safety Sam Smiley embraces old man role

Posted Aug 26, 2015
North Carolina safety Sam Smiley is a sage among his peers. The fifth-year senior — who is slated to start at free safety this season — has silently guided his teammates since making five starts as a redshirt freshman. But as the only senior likely to see action in the secondary during UNC’s season opener against South Carolina, Smiley accepts his role. (Daily Tar Heel)

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