Seminole Showtime Camp recap Jul 23, 2008
Some of the big names were Derrick Alexander, Anquan Boldin, Terrell Buckley, William Floyd, Bryant McFadden, Corey Simon, Heisman Trophy winner Charlie Ward, Peter Warrick, Leon Washington and Casey Weldon. It was interesting to watch the past greats interact with the prospects in attendance; you could tell it was exciting for many of those recruits. (ESPN -- Recruiting)
FSU greats flock to Showtime Camp Jul 20, 2008
Highlighted by Charlie Ward and Peter Warrick, 37 former Seminole players and over 100 recruits took part in the second annual Seminole Showtime Camp. "It is good when you can get alumni involved in the program, especially when you have been successful in the past," Florida State Heisman Trophy winner and 13-year NBA veteran Charlie Ward said. (Florida State Sports -- Rivals.com)
Andy StaplesINSIDE HIGH SCHOOL Jul 14, 2008
Before that, Charlie Ward won a Heisman Trophy as Florida State's quarterback before embarking on an 11-year NBA career. Now, football coaches, worried that allowing players any time away from the football program will spell immediate doom, have nearly killed off the two-sport star. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Former FSU Standout Charlie Ward Update Jun 24, 2008
Florida State Seminoles Football, Basketball, and Recruiting. com has been a leading Florida State Seminoles fan and sports news site since 1995. (TheTerritory.org)
Harrell Named to Unitas List Jun 24, 2008
1992), Charlie Ward (Florida State, 1993), Jay Barker (Alabama, 1994), Tommie Frazier (Nebraska, 1995), Danny Wuerffel (Florida, 1996), Peyton Manning (Tennessee, 1997), Cade McNown (UCLA, 1998), Chris Redman (Louisville, 1999), Chris Weinke (Florida State, 2000), David Carr (Fresno State, 2001) Carson Palmer (USC, 2002), Eli Manning (Ole Miss, 2003), Jason White (University of Oklahoma, 2004), Matt Leinart (USC, 2005), and Brady Quinn (Notre Dame, 2006). The Transamerica Insurance and... (Texastech.com)
Two winners in Pro's And Joe's Giveaway Jun 21, 2008
The two will play in the celebrity game against several former NFL and Seminole greats including Charlie Ward, Jimmy Jordan, Nick Maddox, Gary Huff, Kez McCorvey, Buddy Curry and many more. Peter Boulware, Ken Alexander, Odell Haggins are also expected to attend. (Florida State Sports -- Rivals.com)
Hall of Fame photos still being sought Jun 13, 2008
Thursday, June 12, 2008 Edition. Today's Weather Altus, OK. (Altus Times, OK)
SUN Sports Gridiron Greats Series Returns With Five All New Episodes Jun 7, 2008
Charlie Ward hit Warrick Dunn on a 79-yard TD pass with less than three minutes to go as the Seminoles beat the Gators 33-21 in Gainesville thanks in large part to an FSU defense that held the Florida rushing attack to -33 total yards. Commentary by Warrick Dunn, William Floyd and Derrick Brooks. (Seminoles.com)
FSU's Bowden wants 'another championship' May 14, 2008
If we had had Charlie Ward or Chris Weinke playing quarterback the past six years, where do you think we would be. We don't need 30 players. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Simmons To Be Inducted Into College Football Hall of Fame May 2, 2008
Ron Sellers (1988), Fred Biletnikoff (1991) and Charlie Ward (2006) have also been inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame as has former head coach Darrell Mudra (2000) and current head coach Bobby Bowden (2006). When Simmons was signed out of Warner Robins, Ga. (Florida State Sports -- Rivals.com)
A closer look Apr 18, 2008
Richt also served as quarterbacks coach from 1990 until 2000 and tutored Heisman-winning quarterbacks Charlie Ward and Chris Weinke. Since Richt left, the quarterback position often has been a problem area and the Seminoles haven't ranked higher than 21st nationally in total offense. (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
Men's Basketball hands out annual awards Apr 17, 2008
Junior guard , who earned All-ACC Third Team and All-ACC Defensive Team honors, was presented with the Otto Petty Most Assists Award, the Charlie Ward Most Outstanding Defensive Player Award and the Bob Sura Outstanding Offensive Player Award ... Uche EchefuCharlie Ward Most Outstanding Defensive Player. (Florida State Sports -- Rivals.com)
Florida State Men's Basketball Seniors Honored At Awards Banquet Apr 17, 2008
Junior guard , who earned All-ACC Third Team and All-ACC Defensive Team honors, was presented with the Otto Petty Most Assists Award, the Charlie Ward Most Outstanding Defensive Player Award and the Bob Sura Outstanding Offensive Player Award ... 2007-08 Seminole Basketball Award Winners Top 3-Point Field Goal Percentage Best Free Throw Percentage / Otto Petty Most Assists Award Dave Cowens Chairman of the Boards Award Charlie Ward Most Outstanding Defensive Player Bob Sura Outstanding Offensive... (Seminoles.com)
Rivals.com notebook: Okla. star RB to leave state Apr 12, 2008
"Florida State has always been a school I've liked. They have one of the best traditions in college football. When you think of all the great players from Deion (Sanders), to Charlie Ward to guys like Derrick Brooks, you can't go wrong with FSU. I've also developed a good relationship with Matt Barkley, and he's told me some great things about USC. The coaches are really great, and they bring a lot to the table.". He also said Tennessee, Illinois and Michigan stand out as well. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Amateur overachiever Apr 3, 2008
Tebow joins an elite club of past winners and became one of only five college football players to win the award, which includes then-Tennessee quarterback Peyton Manning and former Florida State quarterback Charlie Ward. Tebow was a regular name in the Southeastern Conference awards category last season, winning the Associated Press SEC Offensive Player of the Year award and was named SEC Offensive Player of the Week honors three times in his first season as a starter. (Lake City Reporter, FL)
Tebow top amateur athlete Apr 2, 2008
By winning this award, Tebow joins Peyton Manning, Charlie Ward, Arnold Tucker and Felix "Doc" Blanchard as the five college football players who have received the Sullivan Award in its 78-year history. Tebow was one of four finalists for the award along with Michigan State ice hockey player Jeff Lerg, 61-year-old track and fielder Philippa Raschker, Virginia Tech softball pitcher Angela Tincher and Oklahoma gymnast Jonathan Horton. (Florida Sports -- Rivals.com)
Viewpoint: Kelley revisiting an old love Mar 30, 2008
Charlie Ward and Tony Gonzalez immediately come to mind. Kill's quarterback at Southern Illinois, Nick Hill, was also a basketball convert who hopes to be in an NFL camp this fall. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
2008 Clemson Football Outlook Mar 28, 2008
He threw for 27 touchdowns, breaking the school record by six and the same total Charlie Ward had at Florida State when he won the Heisman Trophy in 1993. Harper got off to a great start last year when he quarterbacked Clemson to a victory over a 19th ranked Florida State team, the first Tiger quarterback to lead a team to a win over a ranked team in his first game. (Clemsontigers.com)
Lucas: Roll The Tape Mar 16, 2008
And a stacked ACC Legends lineup that was introduced at halftime of the Carolina-Virginia Tech game and included Dean Smith, Lefty Driesell, Mike Gminski, Kenny Anderson, Charlie Ward, Len Chappell and more. That would be a pretty good lineup at an autograph show, much less as halftime entertainment. (Tarheelblue.com)
Legend grows Mar 3, 2008
Former QB Charlie Ward, who won the Heisman in 1993, recently was named coach at Westbury Christian School in Houston. As far as we can tell, he is one of three former Heisman winners now in coaching; the others are (coach at South Carolina) and Pat Sullivan (coach at Division I-AA Samford). (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
Seminoles Play Host To Clemson In ACC Matchup Tuesday At 7:00 Feb 19, 2008
He is looking to become the fourth Seminole to lead the league in steals since Florida State joined the ACC for the 1991-92 season (Charlie Ward, 75/2. 58 spg in 1991-92; Sam Cassell, 97/2. (Seminoles.com)
ACC Announces the 2008 Men's Basketball Tournament Legends Feb 19, 2008
Completing this year's class will be Boston College's Bill Curley (1991-94), one of the eight former NBA first round draftees and one of the best big men in BC history; Clemson's Elden Campbell (1987-90), one of the top all-around big men in ACC history who went on to a 15-year career in the NBA; Florida State's Charlie Ward (1991-94), who in addition to winning a Heisman Trophy on the gridiron, led the Seminoles to three NCAA Tournament appearances; Miami's Tim James (1996-99), who earned... (Theacc.com)
Basketball helps QB's speed Feb 1, 2008
West Virginia football coach Bill Stewart said he endorsed Brown joining the basketball team "100 percent." But it can be demanding to play both sports, said Hands, who played on the Florida State basketball team in the early 1990s with two-sport star Charlie Ward. "I was his roommate on the road and quite a few times we'd talk about how difficult it is," Hands said of Ward. (The Palm Beach Post)
Florida State Travels To Play At Virginia Tech Tuesday At 9:00 p.m. Jan 29, 2008
He is bidding to become the fourth Seminole player (Charlie Ward, 1992; Sam Cassell in 1993; and in 2003) in school history to lead the ACC in steals since Florida State joined the conference for the 1991-92 season. Douglas has 19 steals in six ACC games this season after earning 14 steals in 11 ACC games last season. (Seminoles.com)
Mullen joins WVU staff Jan 25, 2008
Football Recruit Search. Basketball Recruit Search. (West Virginia Sports -- Rivals.com)
Mullen Confirmed As Offensive Coordinator Jan 25, 2008
He became only the third quarterback in ACC history to throw for 300 yards and rush for 100 yards in the same game, when he did it against in 2004, joining Woody Dantzler and Charlie Ward. Mullen has also guided Ben Mauk in 2005, who led the team in passing yards. (BlueGoldNews.com)
Highlands' Rotary No. 2 in donations worldwide Jan 18, 2008
Highlands Rotary president, Charlie Ward, spoke at the Chamber luncheon on Thursday, Jan. 10. Highlands Rotary Club President Charlie Ward spoke at the Chamber of Commerce luncheon Jan. 10 and reported that Highlands Rotary Club put a half-million dollars back into Highlands' community. (Lake Houston Sun, TX)
Trio headed to RHS Hall of Fame Jan 16, 2008
In his acceptance letter Gladden compared Benton to former Florida State greats Deion Sanders, Heisman Trophy winner Charlie Ward, and Derrick Brooks as have having it , being instinctive, ball smart, poised under pressure, leadership, want to, great effort, competitive, the glue guy who pulls it all together and the one who has an unselfish, great heart ... Coach Jim Gladden compared him to three of his Florida State greats, Charlie Ward, Derrick Brooks and Deion Sanders for his heart In... (Russellville News Democrat Leader, KY)
Assessing Johnson's coaching staff Jan 3, 2008
When Tech won with Shawn Jones in 1990 the word is Tom Osborne thought with Jones and FSU s Charlie Ward that the era of the mobile QB was here to stay and Nebraska adjusted their offense. We had Joe Hamilton (Nebraska recruited Hamilton) but we lost that formula. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Postcards From Boise Jan 1, 2008
Charlie Ward, the former Heisman Trophy winner and Florida State quarterback, was honored and spoke briefly. Both teams provided highlight videos and the video provided by Georgia Tech's Todd McCarthy was outstanding. (Ramblinwreck.com)
Florida's Tebow unfazed by Heisman jinx Dec 31, 2007
And maybe keep him from joining Doug Flutie (Boston College, 1984), Charlie Ward (Florida State, 1993), Wuerffel, Carson Palmer (USC, 2002) and Matt Leinart (USC, 2004) as Heisman-winning quarterbacks who had success in bowl games. Vinny Testaverde (Miami, 1986), Ty Detmer (BYU, 1990), Gino Torretta (Miami, 1992), Chris Weinke (Florida State, 2000), Eric Crouch (Nebraska, 2001), Jason White (Oklahoma, 2003) and Smith helped foster the Heisman jinx. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Stitser honored with Humanitarian Award at Banquet Dec 30, 2007
Charlie Ward, Heisman Award winner, was the keynote speaker for the Humanitarian Awards Dinner on Dec. 29 ... Former Heisman Trophy winner, Charlie Ward, followed the players' speeches with the keynote speech. (Gobulldogs.com)
How Heisman winners fared in bowl games Dec 18, 2007
1993: Florida State QB Charlie Ward BOWL RESULT: Won 18-16 over Nebraska in the Orange Bowl. Ward was 24 of 43 for 286 yards with no touchdowns or interceptions, and he also ran eight times for minus-3 yards. (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
Heisman hold-ups Dec 13, 2007
Winner: Charlie Ward, Florida State. Who Should Have Won: Ward. (InsideTennessee.com)
ACC Basketball Timeline: December 11-20 Dec 11, 2007
But future pro Sam Cassell pours in 22 points to lead the visitors and future Heisman Trophy winner Charlie Ward adds 18 as the 'Noles hands the 6-0 Tar Heels their first loss of the season. December 16, 1955Clemson wins its first-ever ACC game after 26 straight losses in the league, edging Virginia, 75-73, in Fike Gym on the Tiger campus. (Theacc.com)
Victory guarantees begone! Dec 10, 2007
Heisman Trophy winner Tim Tebow guarantees that he won't be the next Andre Ware, Ty Detmer, Gino Torretta, Charlie Ward, Rashaan Salaam, Danny Wuerffel, Ricky Williams, Ron Dayne, Chris Weinke, Eric Crouch, Jason White or Troy Smith. Reach The Heat Index at or 602-444-8271. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Gators' Tim Tebow takes bite out of Big Apple Dec 8, 2007
He stands apart like Michael Vick did at Virginia Tech, like Vince Young did, like Charlie Ward did when I was at Florida State. Some guys just stand apart and they're just different from everybody else, and you can't just play them like you would anybody else. (Florida Today)
Re-evaluating last 20 winners Dec 8, 2007
and even excelled in other pro sports (Florida State's Charlie Ward played in the NBA). The award goes to "the most outstanding player in college football." But some Heisman recipients have won the award because of the voting process that is often influenced by unwritten rules that make age, wins and losses and position as important as individual dominance. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NCAA Football)
Bronzed bombers Dec 7, 2007
1993 Winner: Charlie WardFourth: Marshall Faulk. 1994 Winner: Rashaan SalaamThird: Steve McNair. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Richt declines side in debate Dec 7, 2007
Your Connection to the. Web Search powered by YAHOO. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Former winners have Heisman say Dec 7, 2007
That includes Weinke, former UF coach and quarterback Steve Spurrier, former UF quarterback Danny Wuerffel and former FSU quarterback Charlie Ward. It also includes former Ohio State running back Archie Griffin, who receives one vote even though he's the only two-time winner of the award. (Florida Times-Union)
Counting down 25 years of college football's top memories Nov 30, 2007
FSU quarterback Charlie Ward led a 60-yard drive in the final minute of the national championship game that ended with a field goal by Scott Bentley. 10. (USA Today -- Sports)
FSU linebacker: Tim Tebow's 'going down' Nov 20, 2007
The series has already featured four Heisman Trophy winners Floridas Steve Spurrier and Danny Wuerffel and Florida States Charlie Ward and Chris Weinke. All four were quarterbacks. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Richt keeps passing on QB lessons Nov 20, 2007
In a 13-year period at Florida State, six of Richt's players - Chris Weinke, Charlie Ward, Casey Weldon, Peter Tom Willis, Brad Johnson and Danny Kanell - went to the NFL. His first two primary quarterbacks at Georgia, David Greene and D.J. Shockley, are in the league. All of it started with the endless stream of questions an 18-year-old Richt would rattle off each day at practice and the long-winded answers he would get from Morrall. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Heisman Trophies On Display Tonight At Downtown Get Down Nov 17, 2007
The Heisman Trophies won by Charlie Ward in 1993 and Chris Weinke in 2000 will be on display at the Downtown Get Down tonight ... Fans can see the trophies won by Chris Weinke and Charlie Ward tonight ... The Heisman Trophies won by Charlie Ward in 1993 and in 2000 will be on display at the Down Town Get Down tonight from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Fans can bring their own cameras and have their photos made with the trophies which will be on display for two hours only. (Seminoles.com)
Is it Tim's to win? Nov 16, 2007
"When I compared him, I tried to compare him to guys that have changed the game of football a little bit, or guys that are so different than anybody else they stand apart. He stands apart like Michael Vick did at Virginia Tech, like Vince Young did, like Charlie Ward did when I was at Florida State. Some guys just stand apart and they're just different from everybody else, and you can't just play them like you would anybody else. "People say, 'Why don't more people run the quarterback and throw... (Florida Times-Union)
Seventh Heaven Oct 28, 2007
FSU has won two national championships, 12 conference championships and produced 26 All-Americans during the stretch, including Heisman Trophy winners Charlie Ward and Chris Weinke. . (BroncoCountry.com)
Low: Tebow won't change his style Oct 27, 2007
"How many guys are like Tebow in the last 20 years? Guys who were that unique are household names today. Vince Young at Texas was pretty freaky. He could run it and throw it. Michael Vick was that guy. Charlie Ward had some of that. He was a very talented runner, but we didn't run him as much. "There were a lot of guys who could run it pretty well, but not a lot could run and throw. Young could do it. (ESPN -- College Football News)
SEC upsets giving Dogs a chance Oct 21, 2007
I m very supprise that(Hiesman Trophy Winner) Charlie Ward isn t on top of Richt s best qbs list. If Richt doesn t allow his linebackers and safty to bliz and be more active on defense they will lose to Kentucky, Florida and Auburn. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
'87 UM/FSU game one for ages Oct 20, 2007
1993 No. 1 Florida State 28, No. 3 Miami 10 Charlie Ward vs. Frank Costa was a clear mismatch. FSU's Heisman winner broke the game open with a 72-yard TD pass to Matt Frier on a busted play. (The Palm Beach Post)
Read what real H.S. fans have to say Oct 16, 2007
All joking aside, the North Gwinnett s qb is one of the best high school qb s I ve ever seen, although not as good as Prattville s Larry Smith (last year s Mr. Alabama) or TCC s Charlie Ward. (Remember him. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Expert: Some advice for Isiah on saving the Knicks Oct 15, 2007
The season Isiah Thomas assumed control of the Knicks, the opening day starting lineup was Charlie Ward, Allan Houston, Keith Van Horn, Kurt Thomas and Dikembe Mutombo. The season before, the opening night lineup had Ward, Houston, Shandon Anderson, Othella Harrington and Thomas. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Thoughts on Saturday's games Oct 15, 2007
Quite a comedown from the days of the Hurricanes' string of Jim Kelly, Bernie Kosar, Vinny Testaverde, Steve Walsh, Craig Erickson and Gino Torretta (and later Ken Dorsey) or the Seminoles' list of Casey Weldon, Charlie Ward, Danny Kanell and Chris Weinke. Knight's bullied. (The Palm Beach Post)
'The Rock' gives $1M to Miami football Oct 3, 2007
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson's biggest contribution as a Miami football player might have come in a game against Florida State, when he sacked Seminoles' star Charlie Ward to spark the Hurricanes. "Turned the game around for us," said Miami coach Randy Shannon, who remembers that play vividly. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
The Rock gives Hurricanes football $1 million Oct 3, 2007
CORAL GABLES University of Miami coach Randy Shannon said he remembers former Hurricanes defensive tackle Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson for his sack of Florida State's Charlie Ward in 1994. Now Shannon, who was one of Johnson's coaches at UM, has another reason to remember him. (The Palm Beach Post)
Persistence finally pays off for Lee Oct 2, 2007
Lee adds a dimension the Seminoles have not had since the days of Charlie Ward. His impact Saturday was immediate. (The Palm Beach Post)
Picking this weekend's big games Sep 29, 2007
Why couldn't we have done this when I had Charlie Ward or Chris Weinke. Alabama 23, Florida State 19. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NCAA Football)
I think I was right last time Sep 21, 2007
(Note that I didn t say the best quarterback per se: I ve also seen Archie and Peyton Manning, Charlie Ward, Matt Leinart and Vince Young. They were pretty good, too. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Stumpel's goal lifts Panthers Sep 19, 2007
Players like Deion Sanders, Charlie Ward and Peter Warrick sprinted, dodged and dazzled their way to game-breaking play after game-breaking play and win after win. More on the Seminoles. (The Palm Beach Post)
Falcons: Backs' careers intersect again Sep 16, 2007
Your Connection to the. It's a copycat league. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Parker Could Be Seminoles' Next Great Playmaker Sep 13, 2007
" More importantly, Parker's shifty moves and versatility remind FSU coaches and fans of past players, the kind of game-breakers the Noles have lacked in recent years. Once upon a time, FSU stars such as Deion Sanders, Sammie Smith, Charlie Ward, Tamarick Vanover, Warrick Dunn and Peter Warrick brought fans to their feet every time they touched the ball. But lately, the Noles have been short on "SportsCenter" moments. Enter Parker, a sophomore receiver from Delray Beach who touched the football... (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- Sports)
Richt calls Staffordhis best QB ever Sep 5, 2007
Athens Georgia coach Mark Richt, who has coached two Heisman Trophy winners (Chris Weinke and Charlie Ward, both at Florida State) and 11 quarterbacks who reached the NFL, says he may have has found the best quarterback of them all in Matthew Stafford. "He is the most talented guy overall I have been able to coach," Richt said of his starting quarterback. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
FSU's Fisher Gets Reality Check Sep 5, 2007
" In a way, reality set in for Fisher and new offensive line coach Rick Trickett, whose unit struggled to do anything right in the first half when FSU was forced to punt eight times on 10 possessions. "We've got to learn to win again, and win the right way," Fisher said. Here's the kicker FSU fans probably don't want to hear: For that to happen, a roster makeover needs to happen. The Noles have parts of the puzzle to win now - RB Antone Smith is the real deal, QB Drew Weatherford is solid enough... (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- Sports)
FSU ALUMNI CLUB ENDOWS FIRST 9/11 SCHOLARSHIP Sep 1, 2007
The FSU Seminole Boosters assisted with several fundraising events, including one in Manhattan where FSU Football Head Coach Bobby Bowden and former FSU quarterback and Heisman award winner Charlie Ward appeared. The rest of the fund was donated by generous Florida State alumni from around the country. (TheTerritory.org)
Where's Kokomo? And who's Rudy? Sep 1, 2007
FSU quarterback Charlie Ward had a receiver open in the end zone, but did not see him. Notre Dame won, and was in line to play for a national title. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
