Johnson C. Smith College (JCSU) made an HBCU x NFL connection on Friday June 13, for high-energy soccer motion. The Carolina Panthers’ annual Nike 11?On Event was performed for the primary time at Eddie McGirt Area, outdoors the group’s regular services.
Event Highlights
7-on-7 competitors for talent positions, plus particular person linemen challenges.
4 prime highschool groups: Hickory, Monroe, Westside, and Chambers from North and South Carolina.
Excessive-energy drills and matchups, showcasing native expertise.
A Private Contact for Coach Flowers
Maurice Flowers ’96, JCSU head coach and alumnus, shared his pleasure:
“As a Charlotte native, it’s unimaginable to see the Panthers partnering with my alma mater… Having it right here at JCSU feels surreal. It’s a full?circle second,” he advised the Johnson C. Smith College web site.
College Management Celebrates Progress
President Dr. Valerie Kinloch ’96 emphasised JCSU’s imaginative and prescient:
“Internet hosting the Panthers’ Nike 11?On Event on our campus—welcoming over 120 student-athletes—is a strong second. It reinforces a New Period of Excellence for Johnson C. Smith College.”
Dr. Kinloch added:
“That is what investing within the subsequent era appears like… bringing younger individuals onto our campus… ‘Why not JCSU?’ It’s an excellent day to be a Golden Bull—and we’re simply getting began!”
Athletic Director Applauds Publicity
Dr. Denisha Hendricks, Director of Athletics, centered on recruitment:
“It’s an enormous second for our campus and our soccer facility… It’s time individuals learn about this house. We’re excited to share athletics’ educational {and professional} impression.”
Partnership: Panthers and JCSU
Riley Fields, Panthers Director of Group Relations, defined the transfer:
“With building at Financial institution of America Stadium, we would have liked a brand new venue. Our longstanding partnership with JCSU made this a pure match—Golden Bulls hospitality was phenomenal.”
Fields additionally praised JCSU soccer’s current success:
“After probably the most profitable season since 1970 and Coach Flowers incomes CIAA Coach of the 12 months in 2024, we’re proud to help this development.”
Panthers Alumni Give Again
Former NFL gamers with the Panthers-turned-coaches, took half:
Captain Munnerlyn now leads Chambers Excessive Faculty.
Charles Johnson serves as his defensive coordinator.Fields famous, “Their presence provides inspiration and actual experience.”
