Tennessee Vols true freshman confirms suspicion about defensive back Boo Carter's reputation
It's hard to know who the Tennessee Vols' biggest trash talker is simply because we don't get to see every minute of players in action at practice. But it's safe to say that sophomore defensive back Boo Carter is near the top of the list. Carter, who has been consistently pointed out as an elite […]
It's hard to know who the Tennessee Vols' biggest trash talker is simply because we don't get to see every minute of players in action at practice.
But it's safe to say that sophomore defensive back Boo Carter is near the top of the list.
Carter, who has been consistently pointed out as an elite competitor by various teammates over the last year, showed off his trash-talking skills in Tennessee's win against Alabama last season.
Late in the fourth quarter, with the Vols clinging to a four point lead, Carter drew a key personal foul penalty on Alabama wide receiver Kendrick Law thanks to Law's reaction to Carter's trash talk.
That's just who Carter is. And Vols true freshman wide receiver Travis Smith Jr quickly learned this week that Carter's reputation as an elite competitor and trash talker is deserved.
Smith was asked by reporters on Monday what he's seen from Carter so far during spring practice. The true freshman wide receiver pointed out that Carter is "twitchy" while noting that the two have already been chirping with each other (Carter is also playing on the offensive side of the ball in 2025).
“[He's] another dog, he’s quick,” said Smith when asked about Carter. “He’s really twitchy, too. Just having him right beside you, just being able to be so twitchy and get out the way and maneuver like that, it’s awesome to see. I think Boo, he’s got a bright future at both sides of the ball, because he can bring a lot to it. Just knowing the other side, he knows different points and keys that us receivers may not know. So having him in the room, too, it’s been good.”
"We’ve already been chirping,” added Smith. “We was besides each other and we was talking a little smack. We was literally on the same call. The same ball side, we’re talking. Like man, be quiet. We be chirping a little bit. But Boo, he’s cool, though.”
That's the type of spirited competition that builds championship teams. In fact, I'd say that type of competition between teammates is absolutely necessary in practice for a team to become a true championship contender. It's cliché, but to be a champion, you have to practice every day like a champion. Carter certainly has that mentality. And it sounds like Smith does as well. I'm sure those guys aren't alone. The more players a program has with that type of elite competitor mentality, the more it rubs off on everyone else. And that's where champions are born.
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