Heels, Sox & Steelers

Dante Calabria Update

What is one of my all-time favorite Tarheels up to? Adam Lucas tracked him down. After graduating in 1996, Calabria has been playing all over Europe.

Lucas also caught up with Ranzino Smith, Shammond Williams and Hubert Davis

Steelers Notes:

Marvel Smith restructures
Marvel Smith has agreed to restructure his contract to help the Steelers get under the $80 million salary cap by March 2.

Gerry Dulac writes that the Steelers have other restructuring options they may also explore. Defensive end Aaron Smith and cornerback Chad Scott, two of their highest paid defensive players, could have their deals re-worked to pull the Steelers even further under the cap.

Haggans in the can for DUI
Clark Haggans, backup LB, must serve a 10-day sentence from a DUI conviction last summer in Colorado. At the time of his arrest, his blood alcohol level was 0.24.

Faneca has successful surgery
(from the Pittsburgh Tribune Review)
Steelers All-Pro left guard Alan Faneca had shoulder surgery last week that turned out to less invasive than what doctors anticipated. Doctors believed they would have to reattach ligaments in Faneca's shoulder, but that was not necessary and they merely cleaned up some arthritis, according to Faneca's agent Mark Bartelstein. Faneca will resume weightlifting soon and will be able to participate in the Steelers' spring minicamps.