Delone Carter

Name: Delone Carter

School/Mascot: Syracuse University / Otto the Orange

Sport: Football

Class: Senior

Current City: Syracuse, NY

Hometown: Akron, Ohio

Birth date: 6/ 2/87

Age: 22

Height/Weight: 217

Position: RB

On your sport…

How long have you played? What inspired you to play?

I have played football since I was 8 years old. Watching my Grandfather video tape my uncle play football is what inspired me to play as little boy.

Where is your favorite place to play?

It doesn’t matter to me, I just love to compete.

What is your favorite number? Why?

My favor number is 3. There is a lot behind the mean of the number

Who is the best player you’ve played WITH and AGAINST?

I play against a lot of good defenders in college, so I can’t say which one was the best.

Do you have a pre-game ritual? If so, what is it?

I pray before every class

What made you choose your school?

My mother played a great part in it and the value of the Syracuse degree.

If you didn’t play your sport, what sport would you play?

If I didn’t play football I would probably have been a boxer, UFC, or maybe try to continue playing Bball.

What is the worst experienced you’ve had? What did you learn from it?

Breaking my hip was the worst, but it taught me the strength of Faith and the Love of God in a deep way!

Have you ever had an injury while performing your sport?

Hip dislocation

What do you consider as your greatest accomplishment?

Coming back from my injury

What is your most memorable moment? Why?

Scoring four TDs and being carried off the field

How has your sport helped you become who you are today?

It has taught me a lot of self-control and dedication.

Behind your sport…

What do you enjoy doing in your spare time?

Love being with my Family.

Name 3 Fun Facts about yourself that people may not know

I have a sense of humor, I’m not as mean as I look, and I like watching the girls make fools of them self on the Bad girls club.

Do you have a pet peeve? If so, what is it?

I hate bull headed people that can’t see their own flaws.

Facebook or Twitter?

Facebook

Ps3, Xbox or neither?

Ps3

What is your favorite part about college?

Getting out of it! lol

What is the first thing you notice about people?

If they are Real or Fake

What is your favorite quote?

Treat others how you would want to be treated

Who is the most influential person you’ve met? Why?

My Grandmother because her and my Grandfather started my beautiful family

What do you value the most?

My son’s future

What is your major?

Child and Family studies

Is there anything that you regret or would take back in your life?

No, everything happens for a reason.

Outside of your sport, what are your visions/goals in life?

To make enough money to support my love ones.

Where do you see yourself in 5 years?

Still running that rock in the league!

Final thoughts…

How do you feel about being the Dorm Rumor?

It’s cool. I like it!

What are your thoughts about Mylan Murphy?

My young Boi grew up and got tall as I don’t know what!

What advice do you have to anyone reading your story?

You can do anything through Christ.

What will you continue to Strive4?

GREATNESS!

Follow Delone's athletic career at http://suathletics.syr.edu/roster.aspx?rp_id=6569&path=football