25 biggest villains in college football history

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Peter Warrick

Wide Receiver, Florida State

For Florida State fans, Peter Warrick is a legend who helped the team win the 2000 Sugar Bowl, where he took Most Valuable Player honors. A two-time All-American during his time in Tallahassee, Warrick was one of the main reasons the Seminoles were one of the most feared teams in the country. However, Warrick was not without his faults, and those who played against him during his run with Florida State, would definitely consider him a villain.

The problem with players like Warrick, in the eyes of his haters, is that he plays with too much swagger. During his time with the Seminoles, Warrick was widely regarded as the best overall player in college football, nearly winning the Heisman Trophy despite being suspended for two games during the 1999 season. The reason for his suspension came off the field, where he was arrested for theft of a clothing store.

Warrick and teammate Laveranues Coles went to Dillard’s in the Tallahassee Mall and bought over $400 worth of clothing, paying only a little over $21 for it. In Florida, that is considered theft, and because school rules say players can not play with criminal charges pending, the incident cost him the Heisman. He came back two games later, and when the Seminoles played Florida later in the year, Gators fans brought Dillard’s shopping bags to the game to mock Warrick, but Florida State still won.

There is no doubt that Warrick was an incredible talent on the field, but for anyone who played against him in the late-90s, he was certainly a villain. He had a decent NFL career after the Cincinnati Bengals made him the No. 4 overall pick in 2000, but will forever be known for his time with the Seminoles.