Talk to us about (version 11)

[DeusExMachina]

I'm gonna cheat with this one a bit since I'm running a tiny bit late this week.

Dale Carter came to Tennessee to be a playmaker, and he did just that. In two seasons with the Vols, Carter earned All-America status each year and garnered national recognition as a sticky defensive back and an explosive kick return man. It was his kick-return capabilities that sealed his All-America status in 1990. He led the nation with 507 yards on 17 returns for an average of 29.82 yards per return. Carter also returned 29 punts for 381 yards, a 13.1-yard average. His senior year, he was one of three final candidates for the Thorpe Award given to the nation's top defensive back.

My fellow aficionados of the Big Orange: talk to us about Dale Carter.

 

[DuckInAPen]

His 91-yard kickoff return to start the rout against Florida in 1990 was a thing of beauty.

 

[NorCalVol67]

One of my all time favorite plays.

 

[DuckInAPen]

One of my all time favorite plays.

Ward's call was as good as Carter's run.

 

[DeusExMachina]

One of my all time favorite plays.

And hearing John Ward will never go unappreciated.

 

[NorCalVol67]

His 91-yard kickoff return to start the rout against Florida in 1990 was a thing of beauty.

Among my favorite games I attended.

 

[DuckInAPen]

Among my favorite games I attended.

I watched from home. It was my first introduction to the gator chomp.

 

[GreveHaller]

that game was the game that started the Fla hatred/rivalry. We gave their fans s*** and it was on.

 

[Rocky Top T]

A real play by play man. Wish we had one now. We can do better than Kesling.

 

[DeusExMachina]

A real play by play man. Wish we had one now. We can do better than Kesling.

Rest assured, dear reader, there WILL be an episode of this devoted to our beloved "Voice of the Vols". Already got that one set in my calendar.

 

[OrangeInKy]

That interception late in the game in South Bend will always be a treasured memory of this living Vol fan.

 

[OneManGang]

Let's not forget that Carl Pickens declared for the NFL draft after the 1991 season as well. Carter got drafted in the 1st round and played for Kansas City. Pickens was picked in the 2nd round by Cincinnati. BOTH were named NFL Rookie of the Year for the 1992 season. Carter on defense and Pickens on offense. Also selected in the 1st round of that '92 draft was Chris Mims. The amount of talent on those late '80s and 1990s teams was unbelievable.

Carter's son, Nigel Warrior, also played for the Vols from 2016-19.

 

[VOLINVONORE]

One of my all time favorite plays.

One of the best, if not the best, I have ever seen in person.

 

[1SmokinVol]

If it's 3:45 in Knoxville? What time is it in Gainesville? 45-3 ... One of the best games I have ever seen- Whippin that Gator/Spurrier ASS !!

 

[TennesseeTarheel]

Handsome Lad!


Smokey 11

 

[Hacksaw]

One of the all-time greatest Vols. Hugely talented athlete combined with incredibly high football IQ and always carried himself like he was the baddest man on the field -- which he was.

 

[Mustng959]

Loved watching him play. I remember as one poster said that he and Pickens were offensive and defensive rookies of the year in the NFL. Great class!

 

[chiwipeterbug]

 

[DuckInAPen]

I wouldn't mind at all if that interlocked UT came back to the 50-yard line.

 

[1Big_Orange_Fan]

DC was a head hunter. With today's rules, he would've been ejected 10 times during his career.

 

[Woodlawn VOL]

His 91-yard kickoff return to start the rout against Florida in 1990 was a thing of beauty.

He ran right toward my section and pointed right up at my section as he ran into the end zone. It was all Tennessee after that. GBO

 

[Woodlawn VOL]

One of the all-time greatest Vols. Hugely talented athlete combined with incredibly high football IQ and always carried himself like he was the baddest man on the field -- which he was.

Carter wasn’t scared of nothing! GBO

 

[peaygolf]

Carter was a top 10 player during the Major’s era. Maybe top 5. He was a special athlete that excelled at safety and as a returner.

The UF and ND games made him a true legend.

 

[Woodlawn VOL]

I’ll never forget a interview with Carter talking about Pickens playing some DB for them out of necessity. Before he talked about Carl really helping there, he looked at the reporter and said man Carl don’t want to hit nobody. It was funny and kind of true.GBO

 

[WaywardVol]

One of my all time favorite plays.

I was there!!