Clemson cornerback Ryan Carter spoke to the media on Tuesday for the first time since suffering a concussion in Saturday’s win over Florida State.
Carter, who left the game and did not return after absorbing a helmet-to-helmet blow from FSU linebacker Emmett Rice, said he felt the hit was unnecessary.
The hit occurred during a Florida State punt return in the third quarter, when Rice launched into Carter on what appeared to be a crack-back block. After a replay review, Rice was called for targeting and ejected from the contest.
“I kind of see both sides, but to me, I don’t feel like it was really necessary,” Carter said.