Charlotte Observer | 05/04/2005 | Sports calendar and notes: "New arena might sell out with new team name
It was announced recently that U2 was coming to Charlotte in December to play at the new Charlotte arena. It seems that this Bono fellow can certainly draw a crowd and, not only that, sell out quickly. I went to a few Bobcat games this year and noticed a lot more empty seats than those occupied.My suggestion to Bob Johnson would be to draft Bono as a point guard. Have him sing the national anthem before the game and a few songs at halftime. It will do wonders for the attendance. He may not help them win too many games, but they were not winning many games without him. Bono won't come cheap -- but I think offering to change the name to the Bonocats while he is in uniform could clinch the deal."
I found this @ @U2, and had to post it....NC related and all.