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Carl Nicks (American football)
Encyclopedia
Carl Nicks, Jr. is an offensive guard for the New Orleans Saints
of the National Football League
. He was drafted in the 5th round of the 2008 NFL Draft
. He played college football
at Nebraska
.
. During his time at Nebraska, Nicks was known as a slacker and troublemaker, but in 2010, Nicks returned to Lincoln to apologize to head coach Bo Pelini
for his behavior during his time at Nebraska. He graduated from North Salinas High school in 2003.
in the starting lineup after Nesbit violated the league substance abuse policy. His play exceeded expectations and Nicks finished his rookie year playing in all 16 games and starting 13. After starting all 16 games in 2009
and the Saints
three post-season games, he comes into the 2010
season as the starting left guard. Nicks may be most well known for a profanity laced radio interview after the Saints
win in Super Bowl XLIV
in which he made the famous quote "I'm going to mother-fucking Disneyland!" as the Saints left the field after winning the Super Bowl.
New Orleans Saints
The New Orleans Saints are a professional American football team based in New Orleans, Louisiana. They are members of the South Division of the National Football Conference of the National Football League ....
of the National Football League
National Football League
The National Football League is the highest level of professional American football in the United States, and is considered the top professional American football league in the world. It was formed by eleven teams in 1920 as the American Professional Football Association, with the league changing...
. He was drafted in the 5th round of the 2008 NFL Draft
2008 NFL Draft
The 2008 NFL Draft took place at Radio City Music Hall in New York City on April 26 and April 27, 2008. For the 29th consecutive year, ESPN televised the draft; the NFL Network also broadcast the event, its third year doing so...
. He played college football
College football
College football refers to American football played by teams of student athletes fielded by American universities, colleges, and military academies, or Canadian football played by teams of student athletes fielded by Canadian universities...
at Nebraska
Nebraska Cornhuskers football
The Nebraska Cornhuskers represent the University of Nebraska–Lincoln in college football. The program has established itself as a traditional powerhouse, and has the fourth-most all-time victories of any NCAA Division I-A team. Nebraska is one of only six football programs in NCAA Division I-A...
.
College career
Previous to transferring to the University of Nebraska, Nicks played college football at New Mexico State and Hartnell Junior College in Salinas, California. Following the 2005 season at Hartnell, Nicks was rated the No. 7 junior college prospect from the state of California by JCGridiron.comJCGridiron.com
JCGridiron.com is a web site dedicated to the recruitment of community college and junior college football players in America to four-year universities. Most articles on the site are only available by subscription, and the site includes free and premium message boards.-Special...
. During his time at Nebraska, Nicks was known as a slacker and troublemaker, but in 2010, Nicks returned to Lincoln to apologize to head coach Bo Pelini
Bo Pelini
Mark "Bo" Pelini is the head football coach at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. He had previously been defensive coordinator for the LSU Tigers, Oklahoma Sooners, and the Nebraska Cornhuskers...
for his behavior during his time at Nebraska. He graduated from North Salinas High school in 2003.
Professional career
In his rookie season he replaced Jamar NesbitJamar Nesbit
Jamar Kendric Nesbit is an American football guard who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the Carolina Panthers as an undrafted free agent in 1999. He played college football at South Carolina...
in the starting lineup after Nesbit violated the league substance abuse policy. His play exceeded expectations and Nicks finished his rookie year playing in all 16 games and starting 13. After starting all 16 games in 2009
2009 NFL season
The 2009 NFL season was the 90th regular season of the National Football League.The preseason started with the Pro Football Hall of Fame Game on August 9, 2009, and the regular season began September 10. The season ended with Super Bowl XLIV, the league's championship game, on February 7, 2010 at...
and the Saints
New Orleans Saints
The New Orleans Saints are a professional American football team based in New Orleans, Louisiana. They are members of the South Division of the National Football Conference of the National Football League ....
three post-season games, he comes into the 2010
2010 NFL season
The 2010 NFL season was the 91st regular season of the National Football League.The regular season began with the NFL Kickoff game on NBC on Thursday, September 9, at the Louisiana Superdome as the New Orleans Saints, Super Bowl XLIV champions, defeated the Minnesota Vikings 14–9.Tom Brady,...
season as the starting left guard. Nicks may be most well known for a profanity laced radio interview after the Saints
New Orleans Saints
The New Orleans Saints are a professional American football team based in New Orleans, Louisiana. They are members of the South Division of the National Football Conference of the National Football League ....
win in Super Bowl XLIV
Super Bowl XLIV
Super Bowl XLIV was an American football game between the American Football Conference champion Indianapolis Colts and the National Football Conference champion New Orleans Saints to decide the National Football League champion for the 2009 season. The Saints defeated the Colts by a score of...
in which he made the famous quote "I'm going to mother-fucking Disneyland!" as the Saints left the field after winning the Super Bowl.