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Big 3rd quarter leads FAU past Charlotte
It was a tale of two halves as the Charlotte 49ers lost to Florida Atlantic 21-17 on Saturday. The 49ers jumped out to a 10-point lead only to be outscored by Florida Atlantic 21 in […]
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Charlotte COVID-19 outbreak forces cancellation of UNC football game
The first-ever football meeting between North Carolina and Charlotte on Saturday has been canceled because of a COVID-19 outbreak among the 49ers. The announcement was made Thursday morning by Charlotte athletic director Mike Hill. “We’re […]
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Mutual admiration: Close friends Brown, Healy ready to match up
When Charlotte travels to Chapel Hill on Saturday to face UNC, 49ers coach Will Healy will be facing a mentor and friend in Mack Brown. Despite all the “student is now the master” clichés, however, […]
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App State uses running game, fourth-quarter defense to hold off Charlotte
Appalachian State rushed for more than 300 yards and took over in the fourth quarter, getting key defensive stops and two rushing touchdowns by Daetrich Harrington to pull away for a 35-20 win over in-state […]
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Appalachian State, Charlotte open season with in-state matchup
Appalachian State might be on its third head coach in three seasons, but according to the latest man to hold down the job, the effect of the rapid turnover won’t be as dramatic as most […]
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QBs, WRs fuel NC teams’ top offenses
Amid growing pessimism that the 2020 college football season is on its last legs, the ACC provided a badly needed ray of hope Monday when its athletic directors decided to continue moving forward in an […]
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UNC adds Charlotte as its 2020 football ‘plus one’
North Carolina and Charlotte were scheduled to meet in football for the first time with a home-and-home series in 2024-25. Thanks to the coronavirus pandemic, the Tar Heels and 49ers won’t have to wait that […]
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Spring practice gives college teams early look at 2020 fall rosters
College basketball is rapidly heading toward Selection Sunday and baseball season is just now getting into the swing of things. But for football coaches and fans across the state, the next month is the most […]
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NSJ Newcomer of the Year 2019: Healy takes Charlotte football where it’s never been
Dec. 5, 2018: Will Healy steps up to the podium to be introduced as the second head coach in Charlotte 49ers history. He replaces Brad Lambert, who was never able to enjoy a winning season […]
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Bowl rundown: App State looks to stay perfect in bowls; Charlotte in postseason for first time
Return trip to New Orleans Bowl for Mountaineers Appalachian State won its second straight Sun Belt Conference championship game, capping off the self-proclaimed “best regular season in state history.” The team’s ambitious social media post […]