This is what the Charlotte 49er fan base has been patiently waiting for. The football program is earning legitimacy in the Conference-USA.
Preseason polls had the 49ers finishing dead last in the C-USA east division. But Charlotte has exceeded expectations, with a 3-3 conference record, as they sit tied for third place in the east division with Middle Tennessee and Florida International. With thirteen seniors starting, the original class of 2012 want to go out with a bang.
“Back in January, we set some goals that our players came up with,” head coach Brad Lambert said. “I think, primarily, our age has helped us.