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Charlotte names Kevin Olsen starting quarterback

The Charlotte 49ers have named Kevin Olsen their starting quarterback for the 2016 season.

The quarterback carousel has finally stopped spinning. Charlotte head coach Brad Lambert has announced that junior Kevin Olsen will be his starting quarterback heading into the 2016 season.

It's official! @Charlotte49erFB has a new starting QB leading into Saturday's Spring Game! #NinerPride pic.twitter.com/ZbIGv0qTKg

— Charlotte Athletics (@Charlotte49ers) April 21, 2016

Olsen, the younger brother of Carolina Panthers tight-end Greg Olsen, transferred to Charlotte and began his schooling at the university in the spring.