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journalizin’ since 2018. freelance writer covering charlotte 49ers for @theobserver. host of the @hwy49podcast covering 49ers & hornets.

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Hunter Bailey is a senior working towards his Bachelor's in Marketing at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. With a strong interest in the sports field, Hunter has interned with multiple Sports Marketing and Sports Reporting companies. You can reach him on Twitter @Hunter_Bailey45 or via email at Hunterbailey6280@gmail.com

His work includes columns, features, podcasts, and game coverage across a variety of sports. He has previously written for the Blowing Rock News and the Play Actio…

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Charlotte 49ers basketball season begins tonight. 4 reasons to be excited for this year

Charlotte 49ers basketball season begins tonight. 4 reasons to be excited for this year

November is here and the Charlotte 49ers men's basketball team has plenty of reasons for optimism for the 202…

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A true freshman saved the Charlotte 49ers' football season. He 'is a dude.'

A true freshman saved the Charlotte 49ers' football season. He 'is a dude.'

Elijah Spencer was blown away the first time he stepped onto the field under the lights at Richardson Stadium…

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Charlotte will officially join the AAC, leaving Conference USA

Charlotte will officially join the AAC, leaving Conference USA

The Charlotte 49ers have been accepted to the American Athletic Conference, soon ending its tenure in Confere…

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A homecoming and a house call: What we learned in the Charlotte 49ers win over FIU

A homecoming and a house call: What we learned in the Charlotte 49ers win over FIU

The Charlotte 49ers' first road victory in Miami played host to Victor Tucker's homecoming and Jon Alexander'…

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The Charlotte 49ers are off to the program's best start after a win at FIU

The Charlotte 49ers are off to the program's best start after a win at FIU

The Charlotte 49ers are off to their best start in program history after a 45-33 victory over Florida Interna…

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Say it isn't so: Beloved Charlotte speedway ticket office employee retires

Say it isn't so: Beloved Charlotte speedway ticket office employee retires

Charlotte Motor Speedway's "ticket to happiness" called it a career last month. Love and appreciation for Phy…

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What’s next for Charlotte 49ers football as spring workouts come to a close

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By Hunter Bailey Verified
| The Charlotte Observer Verified
Spring practice is in the books for Tim Albin and the Charlotte 49ers as they enter year two of his tenure, aiming to rebound from a one-win 2025 season. Saturday’s 15th and final session marked their last full-team work until fall camp opens in early August. A recent transfer portal rule change eliminated the post-spring window — a shift Albin welcomes — meaning the roster is largely set.
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Inside the Charlotte 49ers football QB room: Competition to be No. 1 is strong

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By Hunter Bailey Verified
| The Charlotte Observer Verified
Charlotte 49ers quarterback Cole Gonzales participates in drills during a spring practice on Thursday, April 16, 2026, in Charlotte, North Carolina. Saturday afternoon’s open practice ushered in Charlotte’s final week of spring ball, as the gates of Jerry Richardson Stadium swung open to give fans their first close look at Tim Albin’s second-year roster.
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Charlotte football’s defense in focus as 49ers reach midway point of spring work

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By Hunter Bailey Verified
| Rock Hill Herald Verified
While the road was undoubtedly bumpy for Nate Faanes and Charlotte’s defense last season, there’s a growing sense of excitement for the 49ers as Faanes enters his second year as defensive coordinator. Faanes, who followed head coach Tim Albin from Ohio after spending eight seasons on the Bobcats’ staff, got his first shot as defensive coordinator last year. Fast-forward five months since the 2025 season concluded.
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