Greg Carr: Jump Ball Specialist turned Complete Player?

For the remainder of this week we'll be having a question of the day with Rich from the outstanding FSU Athletics commentary website, Chant Rant. Here are his thoughts on Greg Carr, who since his freshman year has been a key offensive weapon for the Seminoles. I encourage all Canes fans to check out Chant Rant regularly for the best commentary on the Noles around. During Basketball season, the one and only Bill from Tampa gives commentary second to none on Leonard Hamilton's Noles as well.


Canes Rising: Greg Carr has shed his reputation as simply a jump ball specialist. However it seemed like the jump balls Jeff Bowden designed for him were effective. Why is Jimbo Fisher so reluctant to call those plays near the goal line when Florida State has probably set a school record for FGs inside of 30 yards the last season and a half?

Rich at Chant Rant: Beats me. Many fans and media have the same question. Obviously it's part of the evolution of Carr into a more versatile receiver -- a work in progress that's paid some dividends. Carr has caught passes in various patterns this year, and missed a couple, too. All I can think of is that Jimbo wants to put his own signature on the offense, and not score using Jeff Bowden's bread 'n butter play. Hard to believe it would be that silly, and that he might be so stubborn, but it's the only thing that makes a little sense here.