Still a classy move, but apparently the Knights meant they would wear their green hats and not actual 49ers hats.
The AD should get players sizes and get hats over to them ASAP to wear.
I am guessing they wore the hats that were sold for the collegiate series in Mar/April representing each school that played.
Video, and they played our alma mater.
Thoughts an prayers donât really do justice to the two that died and the others that were injured but that is all I got right now.
For anyone that would like to be a part of something but canât be at the Charlotte campus know that UNCG is having a vigil on campus this evening at 6 pm. UNCG baseball was playing at Charlotte last night.
Phil just sent this email, has bio on both the deceased.
To the Students, Employees, Alumni, Families, and Supporters of UNC Charlotte:
Words cannot adequately express the heartbreak we feel over yesterdayâs tragic events, nor can they describe the selfless, overwhelming support you have provided. Even in the midst of UNC Charlotteâs darkest day, our greatest strengthâour ability to unify with one heart and a common purposeâshines clearly through.
In that spirit of unity, I would ask that you join me in turning our hearts and minds to the families of the two members of our community who lost their lives. Some of us knew these young men as our students, our classmates, our friends, our family, our sons. For all of us, they were fellow members of Niner Nation, and we will learn and forever remember their names and their legacy.
Riley Howell , of Waynesville, NC, was a 21-year-old Environmental Studies major who enrolled in UNC Charlotte in Fall 2018 as a transfer from Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College. Riley loved the outdoors, and Star Wars, and pizza; he played soccer and ran cross country in high school and was described by those close to him as upbeat and optimistic, and always with a smile on his face. Rileyâs family describes him as always putting others ahead of himself, and nothing exemplifies that more than his final, heroic actions in defense of his fellow students. We will not forget Riley.
Ellis âReedâ Parlier , of Midland, NC, was a 19-year-old who intended to pursue a Computer Science major after enrolling at UNC Charlotte in Fall of 2017. Reed loved video games and aspired to one day become a game developer. Reed was a graduate of the highly regarded Central Academy of Technology and Arts, where he studied in the Information Systems academy. He was generous with his time and talents, volunteering as a computer programming tutor for middle school students. Reedâs professors describe him as independent and motivated. We will not forget Reed.
Our faculty have approved Degrees in Memoriam for both Riley and Reed, and I have reached out to each of their families. We will do everything we can to lift them up over the difficult days, weeks, and months ahead. Riley and Reedâs fellow students have organized a candlelight vigil to be held this evening at 6:00 p.m. in Halton Arena. For those who are unable to come to campus, we will livestream the vigil on our website .
We will use our time together at the vigil to honor the memory of Riley and Reed and to show support for their classmates who were injured in the attack. I have visited with the injured students and their families today, and many dedicated members of my staff have also spent time with them since they were admitted to the hospital. While these students have a difficult road ahead, all are expected to recover. Please keep these Niners in your hearts and minds, too, as they heal.
The days ahead will be difficult, but we will emerge from them. We will not emerge unchanged, but we will emerge united and stronger. I am grateful for you all.
My college years were some of my best, and the campus is a happy place for me. I am sorry that the shooter did not have the same kind of experience I did, but I am more angry that he took that away from so many others. I want him to spend every day for the next 60+ years thinking about what he did, and how he wasted his life.
It is important that the rest of us rise above his actions and make more happy memories at our University. While we will not forget what he did, it will not define us.
I believe Emily Houpt is the niece of 49er hoopster Matt Houpt '82. Matt stayed in Charlotte after graduating and several of his brothers followed him to this area.
I worked with Mattâs brother, John Houpt, who lives in Charlotte, too. There is at least one other brother here who is Emilyâs father.
Keep all these students and their families in your thoughts and prayers.
Injuries to three additional students were initially described as life threatening. Relieved to know that they will recover from their physical wounds.
Shirt for sale, proceeds going to victims and their families.
The Nuggets just ordered two. This is a nice thing they are doing.
Not sure if this article has been linked or notâŚ
The school should consider renaming the Kennedy Bldg in honor of Riley Howell. What a courageous and selfless act. Think of how many other lives were spared because of his bravery.
We could start a campaign or something to that effect.