Brad Hoover a Head Coach

[chknwing]

MONROE, N.C. -- An old pro is headed back to the field.

NBC Charlotte was at Union Academy in Monroe Monday afternoon where former Carolina Panther fullback Brad Hoover was named the new head football coach.

Hoover said he was beyond excited by the new challenge.

"That's what I want to do -- to be that influence just like the teachers and administrators I had growing up," he said. "I'm excited about the opportunity. At this level it's the most pure form of football you're ever going to play."

Former head coach Lynn Keziah retired at the end of this past season. Under his leadership the team went from being a start-up to making the state playoffs.

http://www.nbcnews.com/id/51235503/ns/local_news-charlotte_nc/#.UUhKxzcXtgs

[TheRumGone]

HOOOOOOOOVVVVVVVVVEEEEEEEEEEE

[Doc Holiday]

Hooooooooover!

[Stroupe-a-loop]

Did he ever get that Lance out of his pants? Because you can't have weapons on school grounds.

[MHS831]

great guy and he will be a positive influence on the kids.

[rayzor]

i could never understand why everyone booed him on the field. i mean he's a nice guy and was pretty good.

i dunno.

[chknwing]

i could never understand why everyone booed him on the field. i mean he's a nice guy and was pretty good.

i dunno.

badumching!

[pilot2011]

There is a hole in the wall gas station/turned burger and hot dog joint in bumfuq Davidson County. Brad Hoover must be a fan of the place because he has pictures and autographed helmets hanging up all over the place inside.

It was really cool actually. Had old men playing cards and everything.

I miss Hoov. I have a feeling Williams and Stew miss him too.

[Jesse]

fug yeah, love Hoove

[L-TownCat]

Greatest FB/Walk-on in franchise history.

[GRWatcher]

Congratulaions Hoover! Miss you on the field!