Former Georgia Quarterback Teaching the Next Generation

Those of us Georgia fans remember when Quincy Carter, out of SW Dekalb High School, decided to stop playing Minor League Baseball and come play football at UGA, we were all excited. We thought we would win a national title. That didn't exactly happen, but Carter gave us some good years.

He then went on to the Dallas Cowboys where he had a decent run, until problems with drugs basically put him out of the league. However, Carter is making the most of his time away from playing professional football. He is starting a school for high school quarterbacks so they can live the dream he was fortunate to live. He hopes that these young college and pro QB hopefuls don't make the same mistake he did. His school will be located in Gwinnett County, Georgia, on the northeast side of Atlanta. There is a plethora of good high school talent in the county, particularly at quarterback. Carter will be able to impart his wisdom and instruction to these young men so they can go on to become, hopefully, great college and pro quarterbacks, but more importantly, good citizens who will make the right choices and make a positive contribution to society.

As for Quincy Carter himself, he is trying to get back into professional football, particularly in the CFL. The Canadian game is suited for his talents. He certainly could start for a team in the Arena League or the new United Football League (UFL). It is better to get paid playing football than to not. Let's hope that Carter will get a second chance to play the game he loves. He has certainly taken the right step in making a positive difference in the lives of high school quarterbacks by founding his QB school. More information on this article can be found by going to georgiahighschoolsportstalk.blogspot.com.