Hill, who has begun the nationwide search, spoke extensively about what he’s searching to find in the fourth head coach of Charlotte. He said he’s already been receiving plenty of interest — as soon as Tuesday morning — and will do his due diligence to vet the best candidate.

After a 55-24 win over in-statement rival East Carolina Oct. 5, the 49ers have lost four in a row, with three of them coming by at least 30 points.