Redshirt frosh QB Manuel to get 1st start for FSU Nov 10, 2009
Peter Tom Willis threw five touchdown passes in place of Chip Ferguson to lead the Seminoles to a 59-0 win at South Carolina in 1988 and Danny Kanell matched that performance in place of Charlie Ward during a Florida State win at Maryland in 1993. Manuel would love to join that short list Saturday. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NCAA Football)
Five questions facing Georgias Mark Richt Nov 5, 2009
Bobby Bowden once told me that the only reason he signed quarterback Charlie Ward was because the late Wayne McDuffie stood on a chair in a staff meeting and screamed that the Seminoles had to take the skinny kid out of Thomasville. Ward led the Seminoles to the national championship in 1993. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Wolfpack, 'Noles pack punch Oct 31, 2009
"He reminds us of Charlie Ward," Bowden said. "He scares you to death. He'll keep us on needles and pins all day long.". (Florida Today)
Quotables: Bobby Bowden Oct 29, 2009
I would compare his comeback, matter of fact I thought of it last night, was our comeback against Georgia Tech in 1992 when we joined the ACC and they had us down I think two touchdowns with 10 minutes to go or something like that and Charlie Ward had fantastic last 10 minutes. But he ran more than our quarterback did, Charlie ran a little bit more times, I remember him running for a touchdown of about 15 or 16 yards and running for some first downs, and yet Ponder did the same thing. (StateFans.com)
Mincey returns to action Oct 23, 2009
"Only Charlie Ward had completed a greater percentage of passes after six games at FSU. Ward completed 69.5 percent of his passes in the first half of the 1993 national championship season in which he also won the Heisman Trophy. Ponder completed 67. 7 percent of his 147 attempts."Now he's developed his understanding of the offense," Fowler said. "Jesse (Palmer) and I were talking about this -- very impressed by how he sees the game and distributes the ball and gets rid of it quickly. Decisive. (Florida Today)
Weekend breakdown of the Pac-10 Oct 10, 2009
" Gerhart, a senior, still is making people shake their heads. He leads the nation with 650 rushing yards heading into Saturday's game at Oregon State. He has scored eight touchdowns. He has led Stanford to a 4-1 record and an unlikely place atop the Pac-10 standings. He's fast like most tailbacks and he cuts like most tailbacks, but he doesn't look like most tailbacks. Once, it was thought blacks couldn't play quarterback. That misguided notion has been shattered over and over again, by players... (Arizona Sports -- Rivals.com)
'Sod Cemetery' is filled with some of Bowden's top wins Sep 25, 2009
On third-and-10 at the Seminoles 21, FSU quarterback and soon-to-be Hiesman winner Charlie Ward escaped a heavy rush and found his roommate, freshman running back Warrick Dunn, open near the sideline. Dunn took the pass and not only made the first down, but saw nothing but grass between himself and the end zone. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Sports)
Andy StaplesINSIDE COLLEGE FOOTBALL Sep 24, 2009
" The most interesting case study in Saturday's game is USF quarterback B.J. Daniels, the redshirt freshman who will start in place of the injured Matt Grothe. Daniels starred at Tallahassee's Lincoln High, throwing for more than 2,500 yards and rushing for more than 800 as a senior while modeling his game after former Seminoles quarterback Charlie Ward. FSU coaches were keenly aware of him. On Monday, Seminoles offensive coordinator Jimbo Fisher ticked off a list of the attributes he saw in... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NCAA Football)
Daniels ready to face Seminoles Sep 23, 2009
"When I was little, I remember seeing Charlie Ward out there on that field," said Daniels. "I was definitely a Florida State fan.". (Florida Today)
FSU questions & attitude Sep 20, 2009
Ponder turned in a performance that hasn't been seen at FSU since maybe the Charlie Ward days. This is why everyone was so excited about the junior. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Sports)
Georgia's most successful active coaches Sep 11, 2009
His former quarterback Charlie Ward is one of two players from Georgia high schools to win the Heisman Trophy. Pilcher said it: I ve just always taken it one game at a time. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
StewartMandelInside College Football Tim Tebow could go down as the best college player of all time. Aug 28, 2009
Tim Tebow poised to pass Vince Young as all-time greatest player - Stewart Mandel - SI.com. Posted: Thursday August 27, 2009 12:28PM; Updated: Thursday August 27, 2009 3:11PM. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Things to Ponder for FSU Aug 24, 2009
" In addition to benefiting Manuel, Ponder's development in the passing game will fuel an offense that Fisher says must be balanced. Ponder ran for 423 yards during the 2008 season. He became the first FSU quarterback to reach the 400-yard rushing mark since Charlie Ward exceeded that in 1992."We're going to have balance, diversity, which all good teams do anyway," Fisher said.Ponder also has been helped by senior receivers Owens and Richard Goodman embracing their final preseason camp as... (Florida Today)
Seminoles' Alabi Named To Wooden Award List Aug 20, 2009
Along with All-American (who earned All-ACC Tournament First Team honors) he became one of only three players in school history to earn All-ACC Tournament honors (Alabi and Douglas in 2009 and Charlie Ward in 1992) and became only the fifth player in Florida State history to earn All-ACC Freshmen Team honors. In addition, he was tabbed the ACC Rookie of the Week twice during his outstanding freshman season. (Seminoles.com)
KevinArmstrongInside College Football This three-year backup QB is ready to do some heavy lifting. Aug 17, 2009
"You can be our Charlie Ward," basketball coach Bob Huggins told him. Basketball had always pulled at him. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Joyce now top 'Dog Aug 13, 2009
And then I would've loved to coach the 1993 Florida State Seminoles, with Charlie Ward. That team was fantastic. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Sports)
Minnesota's Maresh back after heart surgery Aug 6, 2009
" The Edge This week, it's vs. , as requested by Jerome Staverosky of Aurora, Colo. Every week, we match up teams to determine which has the edge in various categories. Got a matchup you want to see? Send it to olin@rivals.com and we'll work on it. 1. Head to head The series record is 1-1-1. Penn State won the most recent game, 26-23, in triple-overtime in the 2006 Orange Bowl. Edge: Even. 2. First-round NFL draft choices Florida State: 34 (most recently LB Lawrence Timmons by Pittsburgh in... (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
Bowden won't trade scholarships for lost wins Jul 30, 2009
"I mean, he is a leader." Is he a better leader than former Florida State quarterback and 1993 Heisman Trophy winner Charlie Ward. "Charlie just did it on the field," Bowden said. (Florida State Sports -- Rivals.com)
3 Jackets on All-ACC team Jul 30, 2009
He is seeking to become just the first two-time player of the year since FSU QB Charlie Ward in 1992-93. Dwyer averaged 107 rushing yards per game last season. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Virginia Tech, Florida State Favored in 2009 ACC Football Preseason Voting Jul 29, 2009
Dwyer, whose 107 rushing yards per game led the league in 2008, is the first ACC Player of the Year to seek a repeat of the honor since Florida State's Charlie Ward in 1993. Ward defended his conference distinction and won the Heisman Trophy in leading the Seminoles to the national championship in that 1993 season. (Theacc.com)
Preseason predictions from the peanut gallery (thats us) Jul 28, 2009
How about this, from ESPN.com Georgia Tech s Jonathan Dwyer is the first ACC Player of the Year to seek a repeat of the honor since FSU s Charlie Ward in 1993. Ward not only repeated as POY, but he also won the Heisman Trophy en route to the national championship that season. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Carver-Columbus football coach bans UGA recruiters Jul 22, 2009
11:29 am July 21, 2009, by Chip Towers. The coach of Columbus Carver High has banned Georgia s coaches from recruiting players at the school. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Great Moments in Florida State Football: Volume III Jul 14, 2009
This week's edition features the 2003 hit by , highlights from the 1999 National Championship Season, and one of the most famous plays by Heisman Trophy winner Charlie Ward. Click below to watch Volume III.. (Seminoles.com)
Curran: Tough, talented McNair lived up to the hype Jul 6, 2009
He didnt get a dont bother vibe like Heisman winner Charlie Ward did coming out of Florida State in 1993. No, McNair went third overall in 1995. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Basketball should reign again Jul 2, 2009
And, technically, that count could be misleading because Florida State's Charlie Ward, who starred in football and basketball, won in 1993 and '94. 2008-09 NOMINEES. (News & Observer -- Sports)
CFN: NC State Preview Offense Jun 28, 2009
A multi-sport athlete, with dual-threat ability, he s laid the groundwork toward becoming the league s second-coming of Charlie Ward. In his debut, he coolly went 150-of-275 for 1,955 yards, 18 touchdowns, and one interception, adding 388 yards and four scores on the ground. (StateFans.com)
Florida State's History In The NBA Draft Jun 26, 2009
Also selected in the first round of the NBA Draft were: Mitchell Wiggins (by Indiana in 1983), George McCloud (by Indiana in 1989), Douglas Edwards (by Atlanta in 1993), Sam Cassell (by Houston in 1993), Charlie Ward (by the New York Knicks in 1994), Bob Sura (by Cleveland in 1995) and (by the Los Angeles Clippers in 2007). With four Seminoles having been selected in four of the last five NBA Drafts, Florida State is one of only three teams in the ACC with at least four players selected in the... (Seminoles.com)
2009 Football Season Countdown - FSU vs. Florida Jun 17, 2009
The Choke at Doak, the Chris Rix touchdown pass to P.K. Sam, and the Charlie Ward touchdown pass to Warrick Dunn at the Swamp are arguably three of the greatest moments in Florida State football history--and every Seminole fan remembers them like it was yesterday ... With Heisman Trophy winner Charlie Ward at the helm, the Seminoles put together an incredible play with 5:28 remaining in the game. (Seminoles.com)
Remember Greg Carr? Now meet Rodney Smith Jun 16, 2009
Under the auspice of head coach Bobby Bowden, who stands as the only coach to ever lead his team to 15 consecutive New Year's Day bowl games and has mentored 24 consensus All-Americans including 1993 and 2000 Heisman winners Charlie Ward and Chris Weinke Smith will look to become No. 25 throughout his duration in Tallahassee. Hits: 349 Trackback(0) Comments (0). (ESPN -- Recruiting)
No. 24 Seminoles ready to run Jun 4, 2009
That guy was just the icing on a dominant passing attack led by the likes of , , Charlie Ward or , bookended by the always-ferocious Mickey Andrews defense. Back then, the backs got the good vibes and the reps left over. (ESPN -- College Football News)
Chances are slim, but teams have rallied before May 30, 2009
1997 MIAMI HEATOpponent/Round: New York Knicks (East Semifinals)How they did it: +15 Game 5 (home), +5 Game 6 (road), +11 Game 7 (home)Notable: An altercation between New York's Charlie Ward and Miami's P.J. Brown in the closing minutes of Game 5 changed the course of the series. Four additional Knicks, already out of the game because the outcome was decided, were hit with one-game suspensions for leaving the bench to join the fracas. (MSNBC -- Sports)
In the presence of greatness May 26, 2009
Other QBs worthy of mention include Tommie Frazier (Nebraska), Matt Leinart (USC), Danny Wuerffel (Florida), Charlie Ward (Florida State) and Tim Tebow (Florida). That's right, I am starting to think that the current Gators quarterback may just be the best college football player I have ever seen (live that is). (ABC 7 News, DC)
UNO Tabs Alberts as New AD Apr 30, 2009
He added another three sacks of Heisman Trophy winner Charlie Ward in the Orange Bowl. He was the fourth overall selection of the 1994 NFL Draft heading to the Indianapolis Colts. (Nebraska Statepaper)
Shurburtt: Top prospects Sims, Bell look the part in Athens Apr 28, 2009
(Myrtle Beach, S.C.) led his team to a state championship last season and reminds many of former Florida State quarterback Charlie Ward. Golson has a very strong arm and proved that he can make all of the throws at the camp. (ESPN -- Recruiting)
Douglas, Echefu And Hoff Honored At Seminoles' Annual Basketball Banquet Apr 10, 2009
Douglas, the fourth player in school history to earn All-ACC First-Team honors, took home the Bob Sura Most Outstanding Offensive Player Award, the Otto Petty Most Assists Award, the Charlie Ward Outstanding Defensive Player Award, was named the team's top 3-point field goal shooter and was presented with an award for serving as one of the Seminoles' captains during the season ... AWARD WINNER First Year Academic Achievement Award Most Improved Student Athlete Award Outstanding Student Athlete... (Seminoles.com)
FSU hands out awards at hoops banquet Apr 10, 2009
Charlie Ward Outstanding Defensive Player Award. Unsung Hero. (Florida State Sports -- Rivals.com)
Gainesville QB tells Nick Saban he’s signing with Alabama Apr 6, 2009
let us not forget that CMR recruited charlie ward also. Add your comment. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
A tale of two (point guards) Feb 11, 2009
Mario West, al la Charlie Ward always getting off the bench cheering his teammates and taking anything he can get in minutes. I think he is better than we can see. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Former Heisman QB produces DI athlete in Houston Feb 8, 2009
Heisman Trophy winner and former NBA star Charlie Ward is the head football coach at Westbury Christian and casts a long shadow. To continue reading this article you must be a member. (UTEP Sports -- Rivals.com)
