Temple University Athletics
RUBIN CARTER NAMED TEMPLE DEFENSIVE LINE COACH
3.23.04 | Football
"Rubin Carter has excelled at the highest level as a player and coach both collegiately and professionally," said Wallace. "He has consistently displayed the ability to inspire trust and confidence in players while at the same time communicating effectively with fellow coaches. I believe he will be a great role model for our student-athletes while lending valuable experience to our football program."
Toby Neinas, who coached the Temple defensive line for the past two seasons, will now direct the linebackers.
Carter, 51, joins the Temple staff after having served as the New York Jets Defensive Line Coach for four seasons, from 2001 to 2004. Prior to his stay with the Jets, he was the Washington Redskins Defensive Line Coach for two seasons (1999-2000). Carter first coached in the NFL with Denver under Dan Reeves from 1987-88, directing the Broncos defensive line while also assisting with strength & conditioning. Pro Bowl players under Carter during his NFL coaching tenure included John Abraham, Shawn Ellis, Marco Coleman, Greg Kragen, Rulon Jones and Karl Mecklenburg.
Carter also coached at the collegiate level for nine years. He was Defensive Cooordinator and Strength & Conditioning Coach at Howard from 1989 to 1993 before serving as the Defensive Line and Strength & Conditioning Coach at San Jose State in 1995 and 1996. Carter's last position at the collegiate level was at Maryland, where he instructed the defensive line from 1997-98.
Carter began his coaching career after playing 12 seasons (1975-86) at defensive tackle in the NFL with Denver. He was part of five AFC West Championship teams as a key member of the Broncos famed "Orange Crush" defense and played in two Super Bowls (1978, 1987). In 1977, Carter was featured on a Sports Illustrated cover which touted him as "The Prototype NT in the 3-4 Defense." Upon his retirement, he had played in more games (152) than any other nose tackle in NFL history. He totalled 1,036 tackles and 33 sacks while missing only two games in his first 11 seasons.
Carter was drafted in the fifth round by Denver in the 1975 draft out of Miami, where he was a Kodak, UPI and AP All-American as a senior in addition to being named the MVP of the Hula Bowl. He holds the distinction of being the first African-American to be cited as an All-American on the Hurricanes' defensive line. He earned a bachelor of science degree in business administration in 1975. Carter was inducted into the University of Miami's Hall of Fame in 1992.
Carter also has a proven record of community service as an active member of Pro Athletes Outreach and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. He has also served as a youth motivational speaker. In 1986 he received the NFL's Ed Block Award of Courage.
A native of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., Carter is a 1971 graduate of Stranahan High School. He was an accomplished track & field athlete, holding the Florida shot put record for 15 years. Carter is a member of the Florida Track & Field Hall of Fame (1999), the Fort Lauderdale Hall of Fame (1981) and was the 1971 Broward County Athlete of the Year.
Carter is married with four children. His son Andre attended California and was selected seventh overall in the 2001 NFL Draft by San Francisco.
