Mick Unplugged
Quincy Carter | The Legacy of Quincy Carter: Football, Faith, and Community Impact
02 Dec 2024
Welcome to another compelling episode of Mick Unplugged. I'm your host, Mick Hunt, and today we dive deep into the extraordinary life and career of Quincy Carter. From his early sports days at the University of Georgia, where he revolutionized the team's offensive strategy, to becoming a trailblazing African American quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys, Quincy's journey is nothing short of inspirational. We'll explore Quincy's remarkable college career, his transition to the NFL, and his surprising struggles off the field, including battles with substance abuse and the pivotal role of faith in his recovery. Quincy opens up about his relationship with legendary coach Bill Parcells, the impact of meeting his hero Doug Williams, and the significance of being one of the few African American starting quarterbacks in the NFL during his time. Despite facing numerous challenges, Quincy has emerged stronger, dedicating his life to giving back to the community through his foundation and coaching initiatives. Join us as we unpack Quincy's heartfelt stories, his relentless work ethic, and his mission to inspire the next generation. This is an episode you won't want to miss—an intimate look into the trials, triumphs, and unwavering spirit of Quincy Carter. Welcome to Mick Unplugged. Takeaways: · Carter helped shift UGA's offensive strategy and was a pioneering African American quarterback. · He was cut from the Cowboys due to failed drug tests. · Growing up, Carter had fond memories of watching Cubs games with his grandfather. Sound Bites: · "For it to end up in Dallas after I'm done playing college football was a dream come true, man." · "One thing I always knew, Mick, is that I had to work my butt off to keep it." · "We can think we're being slick, but what's done in the dark eventually comes to light." Connect and Discover LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/thequincycarterfoundation Instagram: Instagram.com/quincylavoncarter Facebook: facebook.com/quincylavon.carter Website: thequincycarterfoundation.com Quincycarter17.com Playersforgood.com Youtube: @TheQuincyCarterFoundation X: @quincylcarter See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Talk to us a little bit about baseball, what that meant for you and what it was like, man, just to get drafted professional sports out of high school.
Yeah, that was a pretty cool experience. You know, first it all started with me at Gresham Park and playing, you know, alongside the likes of the Travis Strouds of the world and some other great players, you know, that I played along with. And so that's where my, you know, competitive baseball started at. In your mind, what was the first thing you were buying?
Well, the first thing I was buying was a Mercedes. But then Sharon Carter Embry was buying something else.
What is 18, 17-year-old Quincy, the first time you report to the Cubs, man? Like, walk us through when you realize, oh, this is what grown people do.
Yeah, well, it was probably my first morning at practice. And it's rookie ball.
Before baseball, you give a verbal to Georgia Tech and then baseball is over and you don't go to Georgia Tech. How did that come through?
Georgia was getting ready to be on probation or was already on probation. And I just didn't feel comfortable in possibly going to college and not being able to play in ballgames.
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Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to another exciting episode of Mick Unplugged, where legends don't just share their stories. They have legacies. And today, we're honored to sit down with the University of Georgia football icon, former Dallas Cowboys starting quarterback, and a true warrior of resilience.
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