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USA Today
3 days ago
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- USA Today
Josh Heupel details Boo Carter's status with Tennessee football
Tennessee will kick off fall training camp Wednesday in preparation for its 2025 football season. Fifth-year Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel met with media on Tuesday ahead of the Vols' first practice. He discussed sophomore defensive back Boo Carter and his status with Tennessee's football program. "Boo is a part of our team here," Heupel said. "There's some things that he's got to accomplish to get back on the field with us. Don't have a set timeline on that. Our leadership council has been part of those things, those discussions, with me and with Boo." The 5-foot-11, 220-pound defensive back appeared in al 13 games for the Vols as a freshman in 2024. He recorded 38 tackles, three tackles for a loss, one sack, one interception, one pass deflection and 12 punt return attempts for 198 yards. Carter earned 2024 SEC All-Freshman Team honors and was named to the 2024 Fall SEC Academic Honor Roll. Following the College Football Playoff, he announced a return to Tennessee as a sophomore in 2025. He went to the Vols from Bradley Central High School in Cleveland, Tennessee. More: Boo Carter announces decision at Tennessee in 2025 More: Boo Carter by the numbers as a freshman in 2024 Follow Vols Wire on Facebook and X (formerly Twitter).
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Tennessee sophomore Boo Carter's Rocky Top return '50/50' amid fall camp uncertainty
The Tennessee Volunteers are just days away from kicking off fall camp as they prepare for their season opener against Syracuse. However, an unfortunate situation has overshadowed the team's preseason buzz — and it doesn't involve players gearing up for the field. Sophomore Boo Carter has missed numerous team activities, and it's not sitting well within the program. 'Tennessee sophomore defensive back Boo Carter is expected to be one of the Volunteers' best players in 2025 on defense, offense and special teams, but his status with the team is unclear as we inch closer to August. Carter has missed 'numerous' team activities and was even confronted by team leaders because of his absences, according to the Knoxville News Sentinel,' CBS Sports' Jordan Dajani wrote. Adding to the drama, Carter has also blindsided his former agent. Apparently, the agent didn't even know he'd been replaced, as Carter and his mother have been unresponsive regarding the matter. 'I did represent Boo. However, I'm not sure I still do," Isaac Conner wrote in a text message to CBS Sports. "He has been non responsive and so has his mother. They posted something about Omar Cooper representing him and advising him now." Head coach Josh Heupel has made it clear that no individual is bigger than the Power T — not even himself — and he reportedly wouldn't hesitate to move on from Carter if necessary. If Carter is dismissed from the program, he's already been linked to a Big 12 school. For now, the outcome remains uncertain. 'We'll see how this situation plays out. For now, it feels like it's 50/50 on whether Carter plays for the Volunteers this fall,' A to Z Sports' Zach Ragan wrote. Follow The Sporting News on WhatsApp There's no denying that Carter is a vital part of Tennessee's roster, but Heupel isn't known for compromising team standards. Fall camp begins July 30, and Heupel is expected to meet with the media beforehand to address lingering questions. As it stands, Carter's future with the program is completely up in the air.
