Division III Week Student Spotlight – Brantley Carr
This week is NCAA Division III Week and member institutions across the country are celebrating the fourth-year event.
Division III Week, which runs from Monday through Sunday, is intended to recognize the academic and athletic accomplishments as well as the campus leadership and community service efforts of Division III student-athletes.
As part of Huntingdon College's participation in Division III Week, six student-athletes will be featured this week. Huntingdon senior Brantley Carr is today's featured athlete.
By Chuck Tidmore
Sports Information Assistant
Name: Brantley Carr
Year: Senior
Hometown: Sylacauga, Ala.
Major: Physical Education
Career Goals: Pursue a career as a teacher and coach
Sport: Football
Athletic Accomplishments: Carr was a four-year player, a two-year starter and a team captain as a senior for the Huntingdon football program. He finished his career with 50 receptions for 974 yards and 13 touchdowns. He ranks sixth in the Huntingdon record book for career receiving yards and is tied for fifth in career touchdown receptions. He is one of four players in Huntingdon history to catch three touchdown passes in a game and one of two receivers with more than 200 yards receiving in a game.
Academic Achievements and Campus Activities: Carr is a member of Kappa Delta Epsilon and is an Orientation Leader. He has been selected to the Dean's List of High Honors for five semesters and is a Huntingdon Ambassador. He was a two-time Academic All-Conference selection.
What made you feel like Huntingdon was the right place for you? "When I first came on a visit, I met the coaches and toured the campus. As we were watching the Birmingham-Southern game on the visit, it just felt like home. Right then I knew I wanted to be a part of the Huntingdon family."
What has made your Huntingdon experience unique? "Just meeting new friends and building relationships that will last a lifetime. It's not just meeting new football guys, but meeting people that play other sports and people I've had class with that I am really good friends with now."
How has Huntingdon challenged you academically and athletically? "Academically, it has made me realize that it's not high school anymore, and I might need to put a little more effort into my work. But I have grown academically, and I want to thank all of the professors that have made an impact with my academics. Athletically, I have grown a lot. Our coaching staff has done a really good job of pushing us to be the best players we could be and the best people we can be."
What has been your biggest highlight as a student-athlete? "The biggest highlight was finally beating Birmingham-Southern this past season. We were not successful against them my freshman and sophomore years. To beat them my senior year and celebrate with my teammates was really special."
As a student-athlete, what is your impression of Division III now compared to your first season? "At first I was skeptical about what to expect about Division III and how athletics compared. But now I know that Division III athletes are just the same as other divisions or other schools. We work just as hard in the weight room, on the practice field and in the classroom. The only difference is that we have a smaller school."