FSU's Wilson happy to be back
Sophomore WR says he needs to 'grow up and be a man' after serving one-game suspension
FSU's Wilson happy to be back Sophomore WR says he needs to 'grow up and be a man' after serving one-game suspension Check out this story on tallahassee.com: http://on.tdo.com/1okA2kk
Corey Clark, Democrat senior writer Published 3:59 p.m. ET Sept. 8, 2014 | Updated 4:00 p.m. ET Sept. 8, 2014
Glenn Beil/Democrat FSU receiver Jesus Wilson scores a first-quarter touchdown on a 12-yard pass from Jameis Winston. Jesus Wilson (3) scores a first half touchdown as Florida State hosts the overmatched Citadel on Saturday Sept, 6, 2014 at Doak Campbell Stadium.(Photo: Glenn Beil, Glenn Beil/Democrat)Buy Photo
He says he's learned a lesson. A valuable one.
Florida State sophomore receiver Jesus "Bobo" Wilson, who didn't play in Florida State's season-opening win over Oklahoma State after being suspended from the team in July, was back on the field in the Seminoles' 37-12 win over The Citadel on Saturday.
"I had to grow up and be a man and learn right from wrong," said Wilson in his first media availability since spring practice.
The Miami native was arrested on July 10 and charged with third degree grand theft auto after admitting to police that he stole a scooter. He was suspended indefinitely by FSU head coach Jimbo Fisher and eventually pleaded no contest to two misdemeanor charges.
Wilson still practiced with the team throughout his suspension and traveled with the Seminoles to Dallas. But he wasn't on the field for a snap against the Cowboys that night.
Which wasn't easy for him, he said after the win over the Citadel.
"It was very tough," said Wilson, who wasn't told by Fisher that he wouldn't be playing in the opener until the team arrived in Dallas. "I know what I did was wrong and I had to learn from it. I had to grow up and be a man.
"Coach didn't sit me out for the worst, he sat me out for the better. He wants the best for me and I'm going to learn from that."
On the field, Wilson is expected to be a heavy contributor to the Seminoles' offense.
He had three catches for 35 yards against the Citadel, including a 12-yard score in the first quarter in which he showed off his speed and quickness by turning a quick swing pass into his first career touchdown.
He also returned a punt 13 yards in the third quarter.
"Bobo's got some talent," Fisher said. "He can get vertical, run the ball. He's quick with his hands."
Said Winston: "He's such a dynamic player. It's good to have a guy like that and Kermit (Whitfield) out on the field. You can give them the ball, and they make something happen.
"We were very glad to have him back."
Wilson, of course, was glad to be back. He said he and Fisher had a heart-to-heart talk after the incident and he assured the head coach nothing like that would happen again.
"It was very tough," Wilson said. "Coach loves us. He treats us like his kids. What I did was wrong. I just have to make smarter decisions in the future. Learn from that and become a man."