[1] He ran for 4,388 yards with 70 touchdowns during his three years on the Bonita varsity team, breaking records set by Glenn Davis in the process.
Carter also participated in track and field in high school, and was the California state champion in the 100-meter dash in his junior year, running the race in 9.7 seconds.
[1] After high school, Carter signed to play college ball at the University of Southern California.
[1] But as a sophomore in 1972, he suffered leg injuries and fell behind Anthony Davis and Rod McNeill on the varsity team at tailback.
[2] As a senior in 1974, Allen played behind only Davis, and rushed for 580 yards on 111 carries, a 5.2 average, helping USC to another National Championship.
[4] In the final game of the season against the Baltimore Colts, Carter returned the opening kickoff 99 yards for a touchdown.