When asked if Jameis Winston was the best player in the country
Saturday, Florida State coach Jimbo Fisher let out a short laugh.
"I'm going to say this," Fisher said. "If he isn't it's a short roll call, I'll promise you that."
Florida State QB Jameis Winston (AP Photo)
Winston, a redshirt freshman quarterback, was named one of six of
Heisman Trophy finalists Monday, along with Texas A&M's Johnny
Manziel, Alabama's AJ McCarron, Auburn's Tre Mason, Boston College's
Andre Williams and Northern Illinois' Jordan Lynch.
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Winston set FBS records for a freshman in passing yards (3,820) and TDs (38) in the 45-7 win against Duke in the ACC Championship Game on Saturday.
"It means a lot, but as a teammate and having the guys right here beside me, our team is trying to make history," Winston said. "We're trying not to look at individual stats and things like that."
LINEMAKERS: Winston the favorite on our mock Heisman board
Winston’s breakout season hasn’t been without controversy. He was investigated for sexual assault, but was cleared of those charges on Dec. 5. Florida State cornerback Lamarcus Joyner said the adversity has made Winston a better leader.
PHOTOS: All-time Heisman Trophy winners
"To keep all that weight on his shoulders and step up like a grown man just because of his brothers, he's a special young man," Joyner said. "He deserves everything that is coming to him."
The Heisman Trophy presentation is Saturday. Winston leads No. 1 Florida State (12-0) against No. 2 Auburn (11-1) in the BCS championship on Jan. 6.
Stats: 3,820 passing yards, 38 TDs, 10 INTs
Worth knowing: Winston is trying to become the third Florida State quarterback to win the Heisman Trophy, joining Charlie Ward (1993) and Chris Weinke (1999).
RB: Andre Williams, Sr., Boston College
Stats: 2,102 rushing yards, 17 TDs
Worth knowing: Williams has the ninth highest single-season rushing total in FBS history.
QB: A.J. McCarron, Sr., QB, Alabama
Stats: 2,676 passing yards, 26 TDs, 5 INTs
Worth knowing: McCarron is 36-3 as a starter and has won two BCS championships at Alabama.
QB: Johnny Manziel, So., QB, Texas A&M
Stats: The defending Heisman Trophy winner actually had more passing yards (3,732) and TDs (33) in 2013.
Worth knowing: Manziel became the first freshman to win the Heisman when he took home the award last year.
RB: Tre Mason, Jr., RB, Auburn
Stats: Mason's 304-yard effort in the SEC championship game helped, and he tied for third in the nation with 22 rushing TDs.
Worth knowing: Mason is not far behind Bo Jackson's single-season rushing record (1,786 yards) at Auburn. Jackson won the Heisman in 1985 and had 17 TDs. Mason has 1,621 rushing yards.
QB: Jordan Lynch, Sr., Northern Illinois
Stats: 1,881 rushing yards, 22 TDs and 2,676 passing yards with 23 TD passes
Worth knowing: No non-BCS school player has finished above third in the voting.
"I'm going to say this," Fisher said. "If he isn't it's a short roll call, I'll promise you that."
Florida State QB Jameis Winston (AP Photo)MORE: Top 10 freakish athletes in BCS | Week 15 photos | Bowl matchups
Winston set FBS records for a freshman in passing yards (3,820) and TDs (38) in the 45-7 win against Duke in the ACC Championship Game on Saturday.
"It means a lot, but as a teammate and having the guys right here beside me, our team is trying to make history," Winston said. "We're trying not to look at individual stats and things like that."
LINEMAKERS: Winston the favorite on our mock Heisman board
Winston’s breakout season hasn’t been without controversy. He was investigated for sexual assault, but was cleared of those charges on Dec. 5. Florida State cornerback Lamarcus Joyner said the adversity has made Winston a better leader.
PHOTOS: All-time Heisman Trophy winners
"To keep all that weight on his shoulders and step up like a grown man just because of his brothers, he's a special young man," Joyner said. "He deserves everything that is coming to him."
The Heisman Trophy presentation is Saturday. Winston leads No. 1 Florida State (12-0) against No. 2 Auburn (11-1) in the BCS championship on Jan. 6.
THE FINALISTS
QB: Jameis Winston, Fr., Florida StateStats: 3,820 passing yards, 38 TDs, 10 INTs
Worth knowing: Winston is trying to become the third Florida State quarterback to win the Heisman Trophy, joining Charlie Ward (1993) and Chris Weinke (1999).
RB: Andre Williams, Sr., Boston College
Stats: 2,102 rushing yards, 17 TDs
Worth knowing: Williams has the ninth highest single-season rushing total in FBS history.
QB: A.J. McCarron, Sr., QB, Alabama
Stats: 2,676 passing yards, 26 TDs, 5 INTs
Worth knowing: McCarron is 36-3 as a starter and has won two BCS championships at Alabama.
QB: Johnny Manziel, So., QB, Texas A&M
Stats: The defending Heisman Trophy winner actually had more passing yards (3,732) and TDs (33) in 2013.
Worth knowing: Manziel became the first freshman to win the Heisman when he took home the award last year.
RB: Tre Mason, Jr., RB, Auburn
Stats: Mason's 304-yard effort in the SEC championship game helped, and he tied for third in the nation with 22 rushing TDs.
Worth knowing: Mason is not far behind Bo Jackson's single-season rushing record (1,786 yards) at Auburn. Jackson won the Heisman in 1985 and had 17 TDs. Mason has 1,621 rushing yards.
QB: Jordan Lynch, Sr., Northern Illinois
Stats: 1,881 rushing yards, 22 TDs and 2,676 passing yards with 23 TD passes
Worth knowing: No non-BCS school player has finished above third in the voting.
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