ACC Player of the Year

Winston Named ACC Player of the Year

 

   Florida State QB Jameis Winston has been named the ACC Player of the year. This may not come as a huge surprise to some fans, but I find it to be very telling of the current situation with Jameis Winston and the "ongoing" investigation.

 

 

 

    We all know about the allegations facing Winston. We know some of the facts of the case, but apparently we don't know the important facts....... With what we know at this point, it might seem that there is enough evidence to charge him...... However, whatever it is that we don't know appears to be enough to have the State Attorney questioning, and even doubting what may or may not be.... He has to be able to prove beyond a reasonable doubt. The questions around this case are a factor when it comes to deciding the Heisman vote.....

 

    Okay, so why is it significant that Jameis Winston has been named ACC Player of the year? Well, I find it strange that the ACC would be willing to crown Winston as their player of the year, knowing full well he could be charged with a felony. If you are telling me that the ACC would do this without considering what is going on with Winston, you are wrong. I'm not implying that the ACC knows something we don't..... Let me get that out of the way..... I am simply taking notice that the ACC has given their vote of confidence in Winston. Sure, it's not the Heisman, but for the ACC, this is a big deal. It's the first year they have named a redshirt freshman as player of the year.  The ACC, like the Heisman in my opinion, wouldn't want that type of publicity if Winston is charged. Again, I know the Player of the Year award is not as big as the Heisman..... But let me say it again, I think it is very interesting that the ACC (voters) would go ahead and vote for Winston. I think it is very telling about where the investigation appears to be headed. I know where Florida State fans hope this investigation goes..... I know we don't know all the facts of the case. And the fact that this has gone on as long as it has, tells me that there is something not right about this whole case. The timing was the first warning. The fact that this happened so long ago was an even bigger red flag. The good news for Winston? It appears as though some voters out there aren't being swayed by the investigation. The ACC isn't being swayed by the rumors and allegations, NOR should the Heisman voters.

 

    For those of you asking "who else deserved ACC Player of the Year?" I think there were plenty of other candidates.... Starting with Andre Williams. Some have even said Andre Williams would make a nice dark horse for the Heisman race. He has rushed for more than 2,000 yards on the season. Who else may have been considered for ACC Player of the year? Tajh Boyd had to be considered..... Of course he didn't have the same type of season that Winston had, but he threw for 3,400 yards and was a very important piece to Clemson's 10+ win season. My point is that the ACC could have left Winston out, and taken no heat for it because of the off the field issues with him..... But they didn't. They took the player that played consistent, and had a record setting season...... But with the most risk... They know full well the back-lash they may get if Winston is charged.... And again, they didn't let the ALLEGATIONS dictate their decision. So for those of you who think Winston has already lost the Heisman, maybe you should think again. I'm not saying he is a sure bet, but he isn't out of the race like so many think he is.

 

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