Tevin Carter Leaves Team

(via CaliforniaGoldenBlogs)

There were a few big stories yesterday which I'll touch upon in a couple of posts.

The first of which is the news that redshirt freshman wide receiver Tevin Carter has left the team.

While there are some unsubstantiated stories as to why Carter has left the team, all we have so far is this quote from Coach Jeff Tedford.

"He's finished here, which is unfortunate," Tedford said. "I don't know if he had a passion to play football anymore... he doesn't know if he wants to play football."


This has to be disappointing for all involved. I for one, had big hopes for Carter, a prized recruit from last year's Cal class. Carter had a freakish blend of size, speed (he was a track star), and athleticism. He was expected to contribute heavily this year and battle for some significant playing time.

Needless to say, Carter's career with Bears is over before it ever really took off, but I wish Tevin the very best in his future and with what he decides. No word yet as to whether he will stay enrolled at Cal and get his degree, but as Ted Miller reports, Carter has not asked for a release so that he can transfer schools.

In terms of long term plans for the team, while the Bears are likely set at their starting WR positions with Marvin Jones and Keenan Allen, it will be interesting to see who moves into the 3rd and 4th spots in the WR rotation. Expect RS frosh Kaelin Clay to play a lot, with senior Michael Calvin pushing for the 4th spot alongside senior Coleman Edmond who got limited playing time last year as a junior transfer.

Wide Receiver recruiting also becomes a much higher priority this season, with Jones, Calvin, and Edmond all graduating at the end of this season. The Bears would only be left with Clay, Allen, incoming frosh Maurice Harris, Terrance Montgomery, and a few walk-ons in Jackson Bouza and Spencer Hagan.