Kenny Carter (American football) facts for kids
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Carter at Dover Air Force Base in 2016
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| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | December 2, 1967 |
| Alma mater | The Citadel |
| Playing career | |
| 1986–1989 | The Citadel |
| Position(s) | Linebacker |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1993 | Furman (TE) |
| 1994–1998 | The Citadel (DB/RB) |
| 1999 | LSU (OLB) |
| 2000 | Pittsburgh (RB) |
| 2001–2003 | Penn State (WR) |
| 2004–2007 | Vanderbilt (RB) |
| 2008–2009 | Florida (RB) |
| 2010–2013 | Louisville (RB) |
| 2014 | Youngstown State (WR) |
| 2015–2017 | Delaware State |
Kenneth Carter (born December 2, 1967) is a former head football coach. He is best known for leading the Delaware State University football team in Dover, Delaware. Carter became the head coach of the Hornets on January 21, 2015. He took over from Kermit Blount. His three-year contract ended in 2017 and was not renewed.
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Kenny Carter's Football Journey
Kenny Carter has had a long career in American football. He started as a player before becoming a coach. His journey shows how much he loves the sport.
Playing Days
Before coaching, Kenny Carter was a football player himself. He played as a Linebacker for The Citadel. He was part of their team from 1986 to 1989. Playing college football helped him learn the game from a player's perspective.
Early Coaching Roles
After his playing career, Carter moved into coaching. He started as an assistant coach at several universities. These roles helped him gain experience. He coached different positions, like tight ends, defensive backs, and running backs.
- 1993: Furman (Tight Ends coach)
- 1994–1998: The Citadel (Defensive Backs/Running Backs coach)
- 1999: LSU (Outside Linebackers coach)
- 2000: Pittsburgh (Running Backs coach)
- 2001–2003: Penn State (Wide Receivers coach)
- 2004–2007: Vanderbilt (Running Backs coach)
- 2008–2009: Florida (Running Backs coach)
- 2010–2013: Louisville (Running Backs coach)
- 2014: Youngstown State (Wide Receivers coach)
Becoming a Head Coach
In 2015, Kenny Carter took on a big role. He became the head coach for the Delaware State Hornets. This meant he was in charge of the entire team. He worked hard to lead the Hornets in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference.
Time at Delaware State
Carter coached the Delaware State Hornets for three seasons.
- In 2015, the team had 1 win and 10 losses.
- In 2016, they finished with 0 wins and 11 losses.
- In 2017, the team improved to 2 wins and 9 losses.
Overall, during his time as head coach, the team's record was 3 wins and 30 losses. After the 2017 season, his contract was not renewed.
