Charlotte 49ers

WATCH Charlotte coach Will Healy go full ‘Club Lit,’ running to celebrate an INT

Charlotte’s 49ers lost their first two games of the season, but coach Will Healy has not lost any enthusiasm.

The 49ers dominated North Texas on the road Saturday, and Healy showed off his spirit after a big play in the fourth quarter.

Ben DeLuca got an interception -- the 10th defensive turnover of his career -- and took off near the 49ers sideline, running towards the North Texas endzone.

As DeLuca passed him, Healy, 35, squated and then took off sprinting, running alongside DeLuca for about 25 yards.

DeLuca eventually got pushed out of bounds and Healy got knocked over. But Healy got right back up and the 49ers kept rolling.

Charlotte celebrates wins by turning its locker room into a makeshift club it calls “Club Lit.” Saturday, the players surely had a lot to celebrate, including their coach’s long run.

This story was originally published October 10, 2020 at 11:30 PM.

Langston Wertz Jr.
The Charlotte Observer
Langston Wertz Jr. is an award-winning sports journalist who has worked at the Observer since 1988. He’s covered everything from Final Fours and NFL to video games and Britney Spears. Wertz -- a West Charlotte High and UNC grad -- is the rare person who can answer “Charlotte,” when you ask, “What city are you from.” Support my work with a digital subscription
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