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Signed to other '24 TN ATH Boo Carter

Here is an article that expands on Bosello's comments:

https://atozsports.com/nashville/vo...-rumors-vols-most-important-players-football/

Then I found this odd blog, probably clickbait from June 15 saying he has been suspended from the team for 2 years?


I downplay the 2nd blog, since Bosello does not mention any suspension in his article, and if Boo was truly suspended: (1) Bosello/Heupel would just say so; (2) Ourlads would not list him as starting nickleback; and (3) Boo was recently picked All-SEC Pre-Season Honorable mention. He is easily one of their best 5 players, if not the best play-maker. He was All-Sec Frosh last season. Clearly Boo wants to be a 3-way player, and perhaps did not get the reps he envisioned at WR in the Spring and it maybe is boiling over? He was p*ss*d Nico left the team and maybe not too crazy with the replacement QB(s)? Boo was thinking of bolting in the fall portal, but they signed him to a new NIL deal in December and he was then "all in."

With Nico leaving, I'm wondering if all is well with TN's NIL deals--sort of like Sluska at UNLV last season; or it could be something else like grades, McClain situation, just general unhappiness, or something else. Also, TN lost a starting safety to Miami. Some of this could be Boo looking at whether TN is going to be a decent team this season.

The only meddling Colorado would be doing is Boo saying: "if I played for Prime, I would probably be playing both ways like TH, so this whole thing sucks."

A last odd detail is their stud LB talking about Colton Hood and Boo a week ago at SEC media days. Sounds like Boo is firmly in the fold, again not suspended. Ourlads penciled in Hood in as 2nd string LCB. Maybe Boo does not want to play nickle expecting to be a lock-down corner and WR? Maybe Boo was close with Nico or Slaughter?

https://www.si.com/college/tennesse...b-arion-carter-at-sec-media-days-01k09ttttfdm

For what it is worth. If Boo leaves, unless he is just a mess CU/Prime would be an option.

This is an article today about Boo. It sounds like his teammates/leadership council want him kicked off the team. Heupel will have a decision to make soon. I guess Boo has been "unplugged" since Spring ball ended. Clearly, he is not meshing with his teammates.

 
I think it's a very safe assumption that anyone who has been a college football coach for 5 years without scandal has successfully managed a number of head cases.
That's a reasonable take.

I also keep thinking of McClain. Not that one data point is significant.
 
That's a reasonable take.

I also keep thinking of McClain. Not that one data point is significant.
Prime did successfully manage Cormani McClain. He wasn't putting in the effort so Prime didn't play him. When he started showing up and doing what was asked, he was rewarded with some time on the field. He clearly wasn't ready to see more PT and by the end of the season he was checked out and ready to move on. Coach Prime agreed that would be the best path forward for both sides.

He also very much handled Juju Mitchell (LB who was dismissed from ASU right before Fall Camp) appropriately. He was the most talented LB on the team and the defense was better with him on the field, but he couldn't get out of his own way and Prime benched him.

Prime doesn't allow guys who think they're better than the team to be around the rest of the team and that, IMO, is more impactful on building the culture and team chemistry than keeping talented players in the fold while "managing" their ego/head case/etc.
 
Without privilege of watching other teams off-season workouts it's tough to gauge our culture vs other schools. All that being said, our culture looks incredible, and if Boo is struggling to connect in Knoxville, come on over to Boulder where you will be embraced and pushed to be great.
 
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This is an article today about Boo. It sounds like his teammates/leadership council want him kicked off the team. Heupel will have a decision to make soon. I guess Boo has been "unplugged" since Spring ball ended. Clearly, he is not meshing with his teammates.



This is a pressure index episode from Klatt. He talked about 10 coaches, and Heupel was one. Klatt said he didn't love the way they handled the Iamaleava thing......and now we're hearing about trouble with Boo Carter? Chapter on Tennessee starts at 21:00 if you don't listen to his pod.


Just feels like a "Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me" situation in a way. Iamaleava? Okay, maybe he asked for too much money. Now Carter? Tennessee may have a culture issue. I'm all for bringing Carter in.
 


This is a pressure index episode from Klatt. He talked about 10 coaches, and Heupel was one. Klatt said he didn't love the way they handled the Iamaleava thing......and now we're hearing about trouble with Boo Carter? Chapter on Tennessee starts at 21:00 if you don't listen to his pod.


Just feels like a "Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me" situation in a way. Iamaleava? Okay, maybe he asked for too much money. Now Carter? Tennessee may have a culture issue. I'm all for bringing Carter in.


Agree, but I don't think Boo is fooling on Heupel? This Boo Carter stuff is not going away instead gaining traction with Klatt, cbssports and ESPN now chiming in. The story is not going away. It sounds like TN is in total disarray, which is weird for a team that went to the CFP last year. Has Huepel lost the team to a degree? Maybe their roster/2-deep is just not all the good compared to last season.

As Klatt said they lost their star QB Nico Iamaleava the last day of Spring practice, which Klatt indicates it was not handled very well. It sounds like this rocked the team. Given Nico Iamaleava balled out getting them to the CFP, I found it reasonable (maybe not paletable) that Nico would ask for more NIL, as he was ranked the #2 player in the portal as a RS-Frosh and that is the market. Also, ESPN/Herbstreit reports Nico's transfer was more just than about NIL, rather the reason Iamaleava left was because he wanted the Vols to bring in more talent to help his son, when the Vols failed to comply, he left the team. This rings somewhat true as Nico bolted the last day of Spring practice. If it was just NIL, then they would have got something done earlier. Priority #1 for Heupel/Tenn in the offseason was stablizing the team and replacing the parts that left. Scanning the portal TN lost 22 players in the portal, gaining only 7 (4 on O), most all went to decent Div I schools--the Fr-Frosh and Soph classes looked decimated, plus 4 guys lost to NFL and multiple graduations. Nico lost basically all his Wrs, his all SEC RB and per Ourlads their projected line is very young (2 frosh and a soph) with a couple of transfers, then the 2 deep is basically all Frosh. The offense is young across the board.

On the other hand, Boo outright considered transferring December, it sounded part NIL related (Boo was All-Freshman SEC) but also about him playing two-ways, which sounded resolved. Going into Spring it appeared they were on the same page, TN announced he would have a role on offence, but then he did not get Spring reps with the O given all new Wrs? Now, they characterize it as a team culture thing blaming him?

Cbssports is reporting Boo has been away from the team since mid-July over an altercation with teammates (team leadership council) etc..., he changed agents, thus barring Heupel bucking his team leadership counsel, I do not see him coming back. I'm not even sure Boo will answer Heupel's call. I think that TN just releases him outright, then maybe transfer portal or he is going to enroll and play right away. Huepel will speak with the media on the 29th. The article lists Colorado as his destination. Remember, for SEC teams they do not permit intraconference transfers to play right away, so he has to leave the league.


Typically, I'm hesitant to take a young players side on these sorts squabbles. However with Nico and Boo, I just think that TN's roster is just not all that good this year compared to last season. Perhaps they are in store for a bad season, aka Florida State last season--this two deep just looks decimated. If TN is not meeting its promises and Prime and Co. can work things out with Boo (i.e. his head is on straight, he is in shape, and he can be a team player at CU), then I'm all for brining Boo into the fold.
 
There are definitely some "conversations" being had with CU. I'm sure his agent is working to figure out if Boo can just Retzlaff it out of Tennessee and walk on for a year somewhere else. I'm also imagine CU is trying to figure out where and how they can get the funds to pay for his school as well as competitive NIL, as I would think the rev share budget it fully allocated for the 2025 season.
 
There are definitely some "conversations" being had with CU. I'm sure his agent is working to figure out if Boo can just Retzlaff it out of Tennessee and walk on for a year somewhere else. I'm also imagine CU is trying to figure out where and how they can get the funds to pay for his school as well as competitive NIL, as I would think the rev share budget it fully allocated for the 2025 season.

The more I think about NIL as whole, I tend to discount it a bit for certain players looking for the right situation. Some of the real talented players are looking for exposure and the right fit to land into the NFL. Certainly, NIL pays some bills and make things easier for these youngsters, however landing in the wrong situation will hurt their future. Jaxson Dart sort of forced out at USC with Riley bringing Williams, but landed at Ole Miss and he was a 1st round, so that was fit not just NIL.

Ourlads.com is sort of interesting as it projects fairly recent depth charts. In NIco's case he is going home to LA, but also joining a team with an offense with a two-deep laden with Jrs and Srs. I think Nico might have felt post-Spring practices at TN feeling that he can play better at UCLA than TN this year, even learning a new offense, which can prop him up in the NFL's eyes. I see the same thing with Beck and Mateer, NIL can be a part of it, but they start on offenses layen with more talent.

I agree with Prime's take, NIL is a blessing/bag, however in some cases the best opporunity to grow is the true blessing. I'm not sure Boo can be in true talks with CU since he is on TN's roster (tampering), but I'm sure agents speak with teams as do players such as Johnson (he was vying to start at TN) and Slaughter (I think he would have got time at TN), plus TN lost one of their best safeties to the portal. Boo come dominate in the B12.
 
The more I think about NIL as whole, I tend to discount it a bit for certain players looking for the right situation. Some of the real talented players are looking for exposure and the right fit to land into the NFL. Certainly, NIL pays some bills and make things easier for these youngsters, however landing in the wrong situation will hurt their future. Jaxson Dart sort of forced out at USC with Riley bringing Williams, but landed at Ole Miss and he was a 1st round, so that was fit not just NIL.

Ourlads.com is sort of interesting as it projects fairly recent depth charts. In NIco's case he is going home to LA, but also joining a team with an offense with a two-deep laden with Jrs and Srs. I think Nico might have felt post-Spring practices at TN feeling that he can play better at UCLA than TN this year, even learning a new offense, which can prop him up in the NFL's eyes. I see the same thing with Beck and Mateer, NIL can be a part of it, but they start on offenses layen with more talent.

I agree with Prime's take, NIL is a blessing/bag, however in some cases the best opporunity to grow is the true blessing. I'm not sure Boo can be in true talks with CU since he is on TN's roster (tampering), but I'm sure agents speak with teams as do players such as Johnson (he was vying to start at TN) and Slaughter (I think he would have got time at TN), plus TN lost one of their best safeties to the portal. Boo come dominate in the B12.
For guys who are seen as likely future NFL players increasing that standing can be worth more that a bigger NIL bag now.

Looking for draft position fit does matter, where can a guy shine, who has complimentary players that will make him look better. Also should matter if there are position coaches who can help a guy be NFL ready.

And good college position coaching doesn't necessarily translate into being the best pro player.
 
Agree, but I don't think Boo is fooling on Heupel? This Boo Carter stuff is not going away instead gaining traction with Klatt, cbssports and ESPN now chiming in. The story is not going away. It sounds like TN is in total disarray, which is weird for a team that went to the CFP last year. Has Huepel lost the team to a degree? Maybe their roster/2-deep is just not all the good compared to last season.

As Klatt said they lost their star QB Nico Iamaleava the last day of Spring practice, which Klatt indicates it was not handled very well. It sounds like this rocked the team. Given Nico Iamaleava balled out getting them to the CFP, I found it reasonable (maybe not paletable) that Nico would ask for more NIL, as he was ranked the #2 player in the portal as a RS-Frosh and that is the market. Also, ESPN/Herbstreit reports Nico's transfer was more just than about NIL, rather the reason Iamaleava left was because he wanted the Vols to bring in more talent to help his son, when the Vols failed to comply, he left the team. This rings somewhat true as Nico bolted the last day of Spring practice. If it was just NIL, then they would have got something done earlier. Priority #1 for Heupel/Tenn in the offseason was stablizing the team and replacing the parts that left. Scanning the portal TN lost 22 players in the portal, gaining only 7 (4 on O), most all went to decent Div I schools--the Fr-Frosh and Soph classes looked decimated, plus 4 guys lost to NFL and multiple graduations. Nico lost basically all his Wrs, his all SEC RB and per Ourlads their projected line is very young (2 frosh and a soph) with a couple of transfers, then the 2 deep is basically all Frosh. The offense is young across the board.

On the other hand, Boo outright considered transferring December, it sounded part NIL related (Boo was All-Freshman SEC) but also about him playing two-ways, which sounded resolved. Going into Spring it appeared they were on the same page, TN announced he would have a role on offence, but then he did not get Spring reps with the O given all new Wrs? Now, they characterize it as a team culture thing blaming him?

Cbssports is reporting Boo has been away from the team since mid-July over an altercation with teammates (team leadership council) etc..., he changed agents, thus barring Heupel bucking his team leadership counsel, I do not see him coming back. I'm not even sure Boo will answer Heupel's call. I think that TN just releases him outright, then maybe transfer portal or he is going to enroll and play right away. Huepel will speak with the media on the 29th. The article lists Colorado as his destination. Remember, for SEC teams they do not permit intraconference transfers to play right away, so he has to leave the league.


Typically, I'm hesitant to take a young players side on these sorts squabbles. However with Nico and Boo, I just think that TN's roster is just not all that good this year compared to last season. Perhaps they are in store for a bad season, aka Florida State last season--this two deep just looks decimated. If TN is not meeting its promises and Prime and Co. can work things out with Boo (i.e. his head is on straight, he is in shape, and he can be a team player at CU), then I'm all for brining Boo into the fold.
Just for giggles Chapgtp. This is readable.

🔥 1. Tennessee's Program Appears Shaky

  • 22 players lost to the portal and only 7 added is a red flag, especially when those losses hit the underclassmen ranks hard, indicating dissatisfaction with player development or culture.
  • The departure of key offensive pieces — WRs, RB, OL — leaves Nico Iamaleava surrounded by youth and inexperience.
  • If that ESPN report is accurate and Nico left due to lack of roster support, it points to failure in roster management and NIL infrastructure — both now critical components of top-tier CFB programs.

🧨 2. Boo Carter Drama: NIL + Culture = Volatile Mix

  • Boo was a consensus future star and already All-Freshman SEC. That’s not the kind of guy you just let walk away unless something major breaks down.
  • The timing is weird. After assurances about playing both ways and being part of the offense, to suddenly being absent since mid-July, now labeled a “culture issue” — it smells of internal dysfunction.
  • The reported altercation with the leadership council suggests a divide: either Boo clashed with upperclassmen/locker room expectations, or perhaps the leadership culture itself is eroding.

📉 3. Nico's Departure Was the Canary in the Coal Mine

  • Klatt's comments that Nico left the final day of Spring and that it wasn’t handled well point to internal instability.
  • If Nico was asking for help and didn’t get it, that speaks volumes about the alignment (or lack thereof) between the coaching staff and players.
  • Losing the face of your program — a guy who just led you to the CFP — isn’t a blip. It’s a foundational crack.

🧠 Your Comparison to Florida State Is Apt

  • FSU in 2021-22 also lost the locker room, saw portal chaos, and had public perception slip — only to turn things around once Norvell stabilized culture and revamped the roster.
  • The problem is: Tennessee doesn’t seem to be rebuilding confidence or bringing in impact players at the same rate.

🦬 Why Boo to Colorado Makes Sense

  • Prime has shown he can rehab talented but disgruntled players, and he understands the NIL-era athlete’s mindset.
  • If Boo is still in shape, has a clear head, and buys into Prime’s vision, he could become an immediate impact starter in a CU secondary that could use some speed and SEC-level toughness.
  • CU offers exposure, creative usage, and a looser environment where dynamic two-way talents can thrive.

🧩 Final Thought:​

You’re spot on — this isn’t just about Boo or NIL. It’s about Tennessee possibly losing control of its identity as a program. And when top-tier guys like Nico and Boo both feel the need to bolt (or are on the verge), that’s not just a “player problem.” That’s a program problem.

If you're a Colorado fan (or even staff member), and Boo’s mind and effort are in the right place, this is a low-risk, high-reward pickup — and another major win in the portal era.

Would you want a deeper dive into Boo's film or Colorado’s roster fit for him?
 
Agree, but I don't think Boo is fooling on Heupel? This Boo Carter stuff is not going away instead gaining traction with Klatt, cbssports and ESPN now chiming in. The story is not going away. It sounds like TN is in total disarray, which is weird for a team that went to the CFP last year. Has Huepel lost the team to a degree? Maybe their roster/2-deep is just not all the good compared to last season.

As Klatt said they lost their star QB Nico Iamaleava the last day of Spring practice, which Klatt indicates it was not handled very well. It sounds like this rocked the team. Given Nico Iamaleava balled out getting them to the CFP, I found it reasonable (maybe not paletable) that Nico would ask for more NIL, as he was ranked the #2 player in the portal as a RS-Frosh and that is the market. Also, ESPN/Herbstreit reports Nico's transfer was more just than about NIL, rather the reason Iamaleava left was because he wanted the Vols to bring in more talent to help his son, when the Vols failed to comply, he left the team. This rings somewhat true as Nico bolted the last day of Spring practice. If it was just NIL, then they would have got something done earlier. Priority #1 for Heupel/Tenn in the offseason was stablizing the team and replacing the parts that left. Scanning the portal TN lost 22 players in the portal, gaining only 7 (4 on O), most all went to decent Div I schools--the Fr-Frosh and Soph classes looked decimated, plus 4 guys lost to NFL and multiple graduations. Nico lost basically all his Wrs, his all SEC RB and per Ourlads their projected line is very young (2 frosh and a soph) with a couple of transfers, then the 2 deep is basically all Frosh. The offense is young across the board.

On the other hand, Boo outright considered transferring December, it sounded part NIL related (Boo was All-Freshman SEC) but also about him playing two-ways, which sounded resolved. Going into Spring it appeared they were on the same page, TN announced he would have a role on offence, but then he did not get Spring reps with the O given all new Wrs? Now, they characterize it as a team culture thing blaming him?

Cbssports is reporting Boo has been away from the team since mid-July over an altercation with teammates (team leadership council) etc..., he changed agents, thus barring Heupel bucking his team leadership counsel, I do not see him coming back. I'm not even sure Boo will answer Heupel's call. I think that TN just releases him outright, then maybe transfer portal or he is going to enroll and play right away. Huepel will speak with the media on the 29th. The article lists Colorado as his destination. Remember, for SEC teams they do not permit intraconference transfers to play right away, so he has to leave the league.


Typically, I'm hesitant to take a young players side on these sorts squabbles. However with Nico and Boo, I just think that TN's roster is just not all that good this year compared to last season. Perhaps they are in store for a bad season, aka Florida State last season--this two deep just looks decimated. If TN is not meeting its promises and Prime and Co. can work things out with Boo (i.e. his head is on straight, he is in shape, and he can be a team player at CU), then I'm all for brining Boo into the fold.
Oh no doubt-my bigger point was they messed the Nico deal.....and now we're hearing about Carter wanting out? There are other issues in Knoxville, and we should absolutely welcome Boo with open arms if he wants to come here.
 
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To put a wrap on this chapter of Boo.

Heupel did not kick Boo off the team, but he "has to earn his way back," per insider it sounds like an indefinite suspension of sorts. With Boo at odds with teammates, being punished by coaches, and all the media hoopla; I am surprised Heupel did not cut the cord. I do not envision it going well this season for Boo or TN. I have not heard from Boo, but it does not sound good for anybody. Bottom line is he got into an altercation with the team Leadership Council, was probably p*ssed, and then missed team activities/off-season workouts for a week. Boo does not appear to be a Cormani, given he starred for TN last year, specifically in the Bama upset, so he is a proven asset--thus I don't think it is a "patience"/wait your turn thing. Sounds like typical adversaties that many young Frosh/Soph encounter.

I'm going to keep rooting for BOO hoping he ends up at CU and/or another team making the most of his talents. Losing Nico was sh*tty for TN. They lost many others too.

Unless Boo is featured early (i.e. no 2 game suspension) and getting the reps desired on both sides of the ball, I foresee him transferring. From what I saw of Colton Hood, he can play for TN in a pinch. I can't see Boo being happy returning punts, playing nickle, and maybe getting limited reps at WR. He did most of that last year (maybe not WR), was All-SEC Frosh and this year would not be a season of advancement. He could be one of those, "I'll play in 4 games, and preserve my red-shirt, thanks coach." Also, if Boo has a great season, he will probably transfer anyways given the sour taste and desire for a new start.

Here is the news:


 
To put a wrap on this chapter of Boo.

Heupel did not kick Boo off the team, but he "has to earn his way back," per insider it sounds like an indefinite suspension of sorts. With Boo at odds with teammates, being punished by coaches, and all the media hoopla; I am surprised Heupel did not cut the cord. I do not envision it going well this season for Boo or TN. I have not heard from Boo, but it does not sound good for anybody. Bottom line is he got into an altercation with the team Leadership Council, was probably p*ssed, and then missed team activities/off-season workouts for a week. Boo does not appear to be a Cormani, given he starred for TN last year, specifically in the Bama upset, so he is a proven asset--thus I don't think it is a "patience"/wait your turn thing. Sounds like typical adversaties that many young Frosh/Soph encounter.

I'm going to keep rooting for BOO hoping he ends up at CU and/or another team making the most of his talents. Losing Nico was sh*tty for TN. They lost many others too.

Unless Boo is featured early (i.e. no 2 game suspension) and getting the reps desired on both sides of the ball, I foresee him transferring. From what I saw of Colton Hood, he can play for TN in a pinch. I can't see Boo being happy returning punts, playing nickle, and maybe getting limited reps at WR. He did most of that last year (maybe not WR), was All-SEC Frosh and this year would not be a season of advancement. He could be one of those, "I'll play in 4 games, and preserve my red-shirt, thanks coach." Also, if Boo has a great season, he will probably transfer anyways given the sour taste and desire for a new start.

Here is the news:


Yeah, kind of feels like a mutually agreed upon resolution, since they need him badly and the portal is closed so eligibility could be in question if he decided to try the Retzlaff route this late. Definitely think a December transfer is possible.
 
Yeah, kind of feels like a mutually agreed upon resolution, since they need him badly and the portal is closed so eligibility could be in question if he decided to try the Retzlaff route this late. Definitely think a December transfer is likely.
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Sounds like the relationship is broken and not likely to be fixed. He and Tennessee just getting along until he can transfer out. He doesn't want to deal with the eligibility stuff and also may not want to lose a semester academically. Coaches don't want to just give him the boot to avoid the negative publicity that can result from that. Keep in mind how much negative stuff was written and said about Colorado when the Cormani stuff happened.

As long as he is still on campus and enrolled there is always the chance that they can patch things up and he is talented enough that trying may be worth it.
 
He practiced with Tenn today
Sounds like they all made up.

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