ESPN report details what happened before the New Mexico State game that led to Boo Carter’s dismissal from Tennessee’s football team
Sophomore defensive back Boo Carter was dismissed from Tennessee’s football team on Sunday.
Sophomore defensive back Boo Carter was dismissed from the Tennessee Vols football team on Sunday, according to multiple reports.
The news came a day after Carter wasn’t present for the Vols’ 42-9 win over New Mexico State.
“At the end of the day, there’s a standard that you gotta to meet to be in that locker room,” said Vols head coach Josh Heupel after the game when asked about Carter. “So, he was not out on the field with us. That will be my last response to anything related to that for right now.”
Carter is a former four-star recruit from Chattanooga. He missed numerous team activities over the summer, which didn’t sit well with some teammates.
On Sunday afternoon, Carter released a statement via Twitter/X.com.
“I’d like to take this opportunity to thank The University of Tennessee Coaches, administrators and fans for a wonderful 2 years,” wrote Carter in a tweet. “Unfortunately my season has been cut short due to injury. I have decided to enter the transfer portal and I am excited about the opportunities going forward!”
ESPN report details what led to Boo Carter’s dismissal from Tennessee’s football team
ESPN’s Mark Schlabach reported on Sunday that Carter was dismissed after being informed he wouldn’t play against New Mexico State and then failing to show up for the game, even though coaches expected him to show up for the game.
“According to a source familiar with the situation, Carter didn’t show up at Neyland Stadium for the No. 23 Volunteers’ 42-9 victory against New Mexico State on Saturday,” wrote Schlabach. “The source told ESPN that Carter had been informed by the coaching staff that he wasn’t going to play against the Aggies because of disciplinary issues. But the coaches still expected Carter to attend the homecoming game and watch from the sideline.”
Carter had played at least 21 snaps in every game this season before playing zero defensive snaps in the Vols’ 33-27 loss to Oklahoma earlier this month (Carter, though, returned punts in that game).
According to Schlabach’s report, Carter receiving zero defensive snaps against Oklahoma was a “coach’s decision.”
Carter finishes his Tennessee career with 63 tackles, two sacks, one interception, and three forced fumbles.
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