| Charlotte 49ers football | |||
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| First season | 1946; 78 years ago[a] | ||
| Athletic director | Mike Hill | ||
| Head coach | Biff Poggi 2nd season, 6–12 (.333) | ||
| Stadium | Jerry Richardson Stadium (capacity: 15,314) | ||
| Field surface | AstroTurf's RootZone 3D3 Blend[2] | ||
| Location | Charlotte, North Carolina | ||
| NCAA division | Division I FBS | ||
| Conference | The American | ||
| Past conferences | FCS Independent (2013–2014) Conference USA (2015–2022) | ||
| All-time record | 48–101 (.322) | ||
| Bowl record | 0–1 (.000) | ||
| Current uniform | |||
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| Colors | Green and white[3] | ||
| Fight song | Charlotte 49ers Fight Song | ||
| Mascot | Norm the Niner | ||
| Marching band | The Pride of Niner Nation Marching Band | ||
| Outfitter | Nike | ||
| Website | Charlotte49ers.com | ||
The Charlotte 49ers football program represents the University of North Carolina at Charlotte in college football. The UNC Charlotte Board of Trustees officially voted to add a football program on November 13, 2008, after a unanimous recommendation by the Football Feasibility Committee. It was made possible by Student Government initiatives starting in 2006 by then-student body president Benjamin Comstock and student body vice president Jordan Van Dyne, namely the first step of organizing a transparent student vote on football that disclosed possible hikes in tuition fees as a result of football.[4] The online poll was approved by the Student Senate and administered in collaboration with the University's IT Department.[5] Despite the possibility of potential rises in student fees, the vote clearly displayed a student interest in a football team.[6] The program began play during the 2013 NCAA Division I FCS football season.[7]
- ^ "Celebrating 10 years of Charlotte football". ninertimes.com. September 2, 2023. Retrieved June 9, 2024.
- ^ "Charlotte Begins Replacement of Football Stadium Turf". June 6, 2021. Retrieved September 3, 2021.
- ^ "49ers Color System". Charlotte 49ers Brand Standards (PDF). June 23, 2020. Retrieved June 23, 2020.
- ^ "UNCC students can vote on football - News14.com". Triangle.news14.com. January 4, 2007.
- ^ "49er Football online poll - News14.com". Triangle.news14.com. January 15, 2013.
- ^ "UNC Charlotte Board of Trustees Votes To Add Football to 49ers Athletic Program". Charlotte49ers.cstv.com.
- ^ "Charlotte 49ers Football FAQ". Charlotte49erfootball.com. Archived from the original on January 19, 2013. Retrieved April 24, 2009.
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