Boo Carter (Status, Rumors, Updates)

[Volstylexx]

I think in years past, this wouldn’t have ever been an issue. It would have been handled internally. Now, fans want to escalate every situation unnecessarily on social media and we are lucky Boo has enough grit to move past the nastiness of TN fans the last few days. Props to him

 

[Volpatine]

we were told mutiple times Basilio is just making this stuff up for attention

now ESPN is too I guess lol

if Basilio said Tennessee was wearing orange at home games this year we’d have fans saying he was making stuff up

 

[TAF]

"Boo IS on the Team!!!!" - CJH

 

[Volbrando]

"Boo IS on the Team!!!!" - CJH

but has some things he has to do and accomplish to make it on the field

 

[Adam2014]

Sad to see this thread go.

 

[BelievetheHeup2022]

Per VQ

Tennessee football coach Josh Heupel addressed the Boo Carter situation to open fall camp at Media Day on Tuesday. Heupel said Carter remains on the football team but there are some things he needs to accomplish to get back on the field. The coach said there is no set timeline on that.

 

[dduncan4163]

Boo is back on conditional return

 

[TheMookieMonster]

I think in years past, this wouldn’t have ever been an issue. It would have been handled internally. Now, fans want to escalate every situation unnecessarily on social media and we are lucky Boo has enough grit to move past the nastiness of TN fans the last few days. Props to him

Once again, you always find a way to blame Tennessee fans and make it seem like an entire situation is of the fanbase’s doing. I know you are Mr. Positive and always looks for the optimistic take in everything and nothing is ever the player’s fault, but come on man, how can this be blamed on the fans?

It also seems like Boo should be more concerned about the opinion of the team that was reported by reputable sources to be angry at his behavior and lack of professionalism than the fanbase for going onto a message board and discussing what turned out to not be rumors.

 

[SayUWantAreVOLution]

but has some things he has to do and accomplish to make it on the field

Has anyone checked the bleachers for a Boo sighting?

 

[BigOrangeFanatic]

JH didnt offer anything at all when Hubbs asked in what capacity Boo was with the team as far as attending meetings, practicing, etc. He more or less said it was a day to day situation. That is pretty telling, that this situation is not at all settled. Sounds like its fully up to Boo on if he is playing this season and he has a lot to do to get back. Guess we'll find out how committed he is to this team now, because he sure wasn't this summer.

 

[OrangeBeachVol]

JH didnt offer anything at all when Hubbs asked in what capacity Boo was with the team as far as attending meetings, practicing, etc. He more or less said it was a day to day situation. That is pretty telling, that this situation is not at all settled. Sounds like its fully up to Boo on if he is playing this season and he has a lot to do to get back. Guess we'll find out how committed he is to this team now, because he sure wasn't this summer.

And I think this is the right way for coach to handle it in order to keep the team chemistry good and the other players accepting him back. And he needs some consequences to let him know what he did was not right by his teammates.

 

[WaywardVol]

How do you know he was caught off guard? Do you know the details of what has actually occurred with Boo Carter and what Heupel's actual reaction was?

I think he was absolutely caught off guard, which begs another question. Why? Was it a genuine unavoidable surprise, or is he out of touch in certain areas? I think it’s a fair question. When have you ever heard of a starting QB leaving after Spring ball?

Then the Boo thing?

 

[VinnieVOL]

Yeah, but he did it the RIGHT way.

Shared real information? Correct!

 

[WaywardVol]

JH didnt offer anything at all when Hubbs asked in what capacity Boo was with the team as far as attending meetings, practicing, etc. He more or less said it was a day to day situation. That is pretty telling, that this situation is not at all settled. Sounds like its fully up to Boo on if he is playing this season and he has a lot to do to get back. Guess we'll find out how committed he is to this team now, because he sure wasn't this summer.

Which rubs against things we’ve heard that both teammates and other coaches wanted him gone.

 

[SayUWantAreVOLution]

JH didnt offer anything at all when Hubbs asked in what capacity Boo was with the team as far as attending meetings, practicing, etc. He more or less said it was a day to day situation. That is pretty telling, that this situation is not at all settled. Sounds like its fully up to Boo on if he is playing this season and he has a lot to do to get back. Guess we'll find out how committed he is to this team now, because he sure wasn't this summer.

I can't help but wonder if there's a difference of some kind between Boo being dismissed vs voluntarily leaving.

Best case, Boo buys in and contributes as we all think he can.

Worst case, Boo and Heupel are seeing who can make the other miserable enough to pull the trigger.

 

[WaywardVol]

Can you think of a way to anticipate and/or prevent it? Short of just rolling over every time a player steps up to threaten leaving, what's your plan?

I’m not paid $9 million bucks to manage football program, but it seems odd too me that of all the D1 programs, UT has these two examples.

 

[WaywardVol]

It sounds logical. Can you point me in a direction to find out more?

Go to the ticket sites. I did. It’s also been discussed by others in this thread.

 

[GAVol]

I think he was absolutely caught off guard, which begs another question. Why? Was it a genuine unavoidable surprise, or is he out of touch in certain areas? I think it’s a fair question. When have you ever heard of a starting QB leaving after Spring ball?

Then the Boo thing?

When have we ever heard of a bunch of stuff that’s been happening the past couple of years? NIL and wide open transfer rules have changed everything.

 

[WaywardVol]

When have we ever heard of a bunch of stuff that’s been happening the past couple of years? NIL and wide open transfer rules have changed everything.

Ok, every other SEC school is dealing with that. Why are the two examples isolated to UT?

 

[RiseToTheTop]

JH didnt offer anything at all when Hubbs asked in what capacity Boo was with the team as far as attending meetings, practicing, etc. He more or less said it was a day to day situation. That is pretty telling, that this situation is not at all settled. Sounds like its fully up to Boo on if he is playing this season and he has a lot to do to get back. Guess we'll find out how committed he is to this team now, because he sure wasn't this summer.

Its completely on boo, as it should be

 

[chuckiepoo]

Say what???

TB is not affiliated with the university and is clearly sports talk  entertainment.

 

[RiseToTheTop]

I can't help but wonder if there's a difference of some kind between Boo being dismissed vs voluntarily leaving.

Best case, Boo buys in and contributes as we all think he can.

Worst case, Boo and Heupel are seeing who can make the other miserable enough to pull the trigger.

Only Boo has something to lose. Josh gonna make his 8-10M this yr regardless of what Boo does. Boo needs to show up for himself.

 

[BigOrangeFanatic]

And I think this is the right way for coach to handle it in order to keep the team chemistry good and the other players accepting him back. And he needs some consequences to let him know what he did was not right by his teammates.

Oh 100%. I'm all for giving the kid his shot to earn his way back and agree with the approach. I hope he's able to stick with it because we really need him.

 

[GAVol]

Ok, every other SEC school is dealing with that. Why are the two examples isolated to UT?

Because they’re the two you’re closest to. Ever heard of Carson Beck?

 

[WaywardVol]

I think in years past, this wouldn’t have ever been an issue. It would have been handled internally. Now, fans want to escalate every situation unnecessarily on social media and we are lucky Boo has enough grit to move past the nastiness of TN fans the last few days. Props to him

Social media and discussion forums have been a thing for a while. A long while. That’s nonsense. It’s a story because it’s a story. Period. Fan blaming is a pathetic excuse.