The Jets have hired Steve Wilks to be their defensive coordinator.

The Charlotte 49ers' home games occur at Jerry Richardson Stadium on the beautiful UNC Charlotte campus ... Norm the Niner, a vibrant green and gold miner, serves as the team's lovable mascot ...

He also coached defensive backs at Illinois State (2000), Appalachian State (2001), Bowling Green (2003), Notre ... and spent a year with the Charlotte Rage in the Arena Football League. Wilks ...

Although the hiring of Brian Schottenheimer as head coach didn't inspire much enthusiasm among fans, hype is building ...

Charlotte 49ers (6-13 ... and 10.3 rebounds over the last 10 games. Kay Kay Green is averaging 7.2 points and 1.6 steals for the 49ers. Breland is averaging 10.7 points over the last 10 games.

Charlotte 49ers (6-13, 1-7 AAC) at Memphis Tigers (4-14, 2-5 AAC) Memphis, Tennessee; Wednesday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Hayleigh Breland and Charlotte visit Alasia Smith and Memphis in AAC action.