Michael Vick is still a fan of Florida State quarterback Jameis Winston.
The New York Jets quarterback calls the 2013 Heisman Trophy winner "the future of the NFL."
"I've been around so long, I appreciate guys coming out of college," Vick told NJ.com. "I look forward to watching him. I have high expectations for him.
"I think he, over time, has made some poor decisions. Have I been there to know exactly what happened? No. But I do know one thing: He may make some poor decisions, but he gets on that football field and he plays his ass off.
"Yeah, he can mature. He'll mature. I see him maturing as time goes on. Like, this year hasn't been as bad of a year as the first year was for Jameis. I think the kid will continue to improve."
Winston, a redshirt sophomore, hasn't declared for the 2015 NFL Draft yet. He will lead the Seminoles against Oregon in the Rose Bowl on Jan. 1 in the first of two College Football Playoff semifinal games.
Vick, the No. 1 pick in the 2001 NFL Draft, said Winston may struggle if he's not drafted by a team full of veterans who can help him grow.
"I think his support cast just has to be around him," Vick said. "You can't put him in a room with a group of young guys. The more veterans around, the more he'll pick up on things and he'll mature quickly."
You're never too old
A 103-year-old Florida man may have become the oldest person to record a hole in one.
The PGA of America announced on its website that Gus Andreone of Sarasota scored the ace Wednesday at Palm Aire Country Club. The group said it is likely that Andreone is the oldest golfer to score a hole in one, beating the previous record of a 102-year-old woman in 2007.
Andreone told Tampa Bay television station WTVT that the ace marks his eighth since 1939. He said he used a driver on the 113-yard 14th hole of the Lakes Course, like he normally does, but then noticed something different. The ball hit the ground about 30 yards from the green and rolled into the hole.
His golf partners jumped up and down, but Andreone kept his cool.
"I can't say that I felt any different about one or the other," he said of his most recent ace. "I just felt another hole in one."
One of Andreone's playing partners, Wayne Webster, said the 103-year-old is still at the top of his game.
"The guy has a great game, hits all his drives down the middle," Webster said.
Andreone, who plays three times a week, pocketed $80 for the feat and said he looks forward to doing it again.
"As long as I can swing a club, even if I have to play three or four holes, I'm going to play golf," Andreone said.
Oops
The satirical sports website sportspickle.com compiled the five worst NFL preseason predictions:
ESPN analyst Herm Edwards: "The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will win the Super Bowl."
NFL Network analyst Brian Billick: "Jay Cutler will win MVP."
New York Giants quarterbacks coach Danny Langsdorf: "Eli Manning will complete 70 percent of his passes."
Several NFL Network analysts: "The Saints will win the Super Bowl."
USA Today's Nate Davis: "The Cowboys will finish 3-13."
SPORTS QUIZ
Name the NFL stadium where Michael Vick became the first visiting quarterback to win a playoff game.
ANSWER
Vick's Atlanta Falcons beat the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field in the 2002 NFL wild-card round.
Sports on 12/21/2014