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It was raining, it was pouring, Jameis Winston was set on scoring.
The inclement weather had no effect on Winston’s touch and efficiency today, hitting his receivers in the hands repeatedly, whether they were catching the ball or not.
At times where Rashad Greene dropped the ball, Nick O’Leary picked it up. Florida State‘s gloveless tight end was the most sure-handed Seminole on Saturday, hauling in a one-handed catch, a touchdown, and extending drives under the rainy canopy of Doak Campbell stadium.
This game just felt different, at least in the beginning. FSU jumped out to a 7-0 lead on their first drive, and for what felt like the first time in forever, went into halftime with the lead.
Winston was obviously hurting, but his bum ankle had no impact on his poise.
Tyler Murphy‘s ankles were just fine, and he made a significant contribution on the ground, But in the end, it was the arm and accuracy of Winston that made all the difference.
Better late than never yet again, the Seminoles had their most complete possession at the end of the game. Greene made two clutch catches to move the chains, and the tandem of Dalvin Cook and Karlos Williams chewed up clock and consumed yards when Boston College was desperate for a stop.
The bullseye on your back can weigh as much as the mounting pressure, but when you’ve been there before, you play as if there’s nothing that will stop you from getting there again.
In true 2014 Seminole fashion, FSU drove through the heart of the storm and through the heart of the Eagles to keep their repeat dream alive.
Jerry Landry is an ACC Football writer for www.RantSports.com. Follow him on Twitter @Jerry2Landry, “Like” him on Facebook or add him to your network on Google.
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