Rubin Carter is a former defensive tackle in the National Football League

National Football League

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 for the Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos

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, and a former College football

College football

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 head coach

Head coach

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. He is the father of Andre Carter

Andre Carter

Rubin Andre Carter is an American football defensive end for the New England Patriots of the National Football League...

. Carter is currently the defensive line coach at the University of New Mexico

University of New Mexico

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 under head coach Mike Locksley

Mike Locksley

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Florida A&M

In July 2005, Carter replaced Billy Joe to become the new head coach at Florida A&M University

Florida A&M University

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. In the 2005 and 2006 seasons, Carter compiled 6–5 and 7–4 records, respectively. After compiling a 3-8 record in the 2007 season

2007 NCAA Division I FBS football season

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, Florida A&M fired Carter, citing that the university needed to "move in a new direction" by winning more games and generating more money.