Florida State legend Charlie Ward talks up Jameis Winston

Sep 21, 2013; Tallahassee, FL, USA; Florida State Seminoles quarterback Jameis Winston (5) on the sidelines during the second half of the game against the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats at Doak Campbell Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Melina Vastola-USA TODAY Sports /

Florida State redshirt freshman quarterback Jameis Winston has taken the college football world by storm since his debut against Pitt earlier this season. He has literally been everything that Florida State fans dreamed he would be since he gave his verbal commitment to the ‘Noles. He’s a leader, he’s dynamic, he’s ultra-talented.

He almost seemed to remind those Seminoles faithful of another two-sport star very familiar to them. Someone who is considered maybe the best player to don the garnet and gold ever–former Heisman and national championship winning QB, Charlie Ward.

The comparisons were thrown out from day one of Winston’s commitment and, so far, they seem to be coming to fruition slowly before our eyes. “Famous Jameis” is climbing everyone’s Heisman ballot week by week, and the ‘Noles are currently undefeated with title hopes still alive.

Today, Ward gave his thoughts on the man that many people now believe can surpass him in Florida State lore, and the former FSU great had nothing but high praise:

Former #FSU QB Charlie Ward on Jameis Winston: "He has the 'It" factor. That confidence, swagger, willing to learn from mistakes..."
— Jim Henry﮷ (@JimHenryTALLY) October 8, 2013

"...and come back to do better. Which on top of talent is a deadly combination."
— Jim Henry﮷ (@JimHenryTALLY) October 8, 2013

More Charlie on Winston: "Not too many guys have that type of ability to throw under duress and be accurate at the same time."
— Jim Henry﮷ (@JimHenryTALLY) October 8, 2013

Ward on Winston: "From what I've seen, he throws the deep ball the same way as he throws the short ball, on point."
— Jim Henry﮷ (@JimHenryTALLY) October 8, 2013

CW says Heisman chatter w/Winston is "warranted. The envelope has been open with Johnny Manziel winning it last year. It's warranted."
— Jim Henry﮷ (@JimHenryTALLY) October 8, 2013

CW on Winston: "I am sure he's going to face some adversity here coming up (at Clemson), but I am sure he will find a way to get it together
— Jim Henry﮷ (@JimHenryTALLY) October 8, 2013

Charlie Ward on Jameis Winston: "This guy is the real deal."
— Jim Henry﮷ (@JimHenryTALLY) October 8, 2013

It’s a Florida State fan’s dream of generations colliding.

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