No Regrets

The Fight To Get Charlotte 49ers Football

It's a special edition of "Charlotte Football: Mining For Greatness",  brought to you by Ravin Media. We look back at the long road to making 49er football possible and some of the incredible people who made it happen.

No Regrets

Despite a four-game losing steak, Charlotte 49ers head football coach, Biff Poggi, says he has no regrets about the expectations set for his team this offseason.  Quarterback Trexler Ivey also joins the "Charlotte Football: Mining For Greatness" podcast to talk about being a part of this dual-quarterback team and the challenges of waiting for his opportunity.  Linebacker Nikhai Hill-Green also chats about why this team is so close and how they inspire one another. Executive Producer of "Charlotte Football: Mining For Greatness", David Ravin, shares his perspective about fans and how a massive donation will propel 49er football into the future.

Diamonds In The Rough

The Charlotte 49ers are coming off a tough loss to the Florida Gators, but head coach Biff Poggi is excited about what's ahead of his team and is vowing not to "waste failure". Head strength coach, Lewis Caralla, also joins the "Charlotte Football: Mining For Greatness" podcast to talk about his role with the players, including how he uses his own experiences and failures to motivate and inspire. Plus, linebacker Demetrius Knight II shares how the team has become a family and why they're all "diamonds in the rough"...looking to shine.

Sticking Together Through Adversity

The Charlotte 49ers are on a two game losing streak, but head coach Biff Poggi remains optimistic about the team's future, saying staff and players have worked together, and it's been the best week of practice this season. Also joining the "Charlotte Football: Mining For Greatness" podcast is running back Henry Rutledge. He shares how the team is holding each other accountable and why competition brings out the best in everyone.

Keeping The Faith

Charlotte 49ers defensive tackle, Jonathan Wallace, aka "Wall", shares his advice for other athletes who may be close to giving up on their dreams. It's a sentiment he knows well, after getting the call from coach Biff Poggi to come back and play, while working at a pretzel factory. Poggi also joins "Mining For Greatness" to talk about what the team needs to do to beat Georgia State, after a tough loss in Maryland.  Charlotte 49ers quarterback, Jalon Jones, shares what coach Poggi means to him, why he decided to come play for him, and how he hopes to make a difference someday in life after football.