Cardale Jones amused by comparisons to Winston after fumble

Posted January 12, 2015 10:00 pm

The Associated Press

Ohio State's Cardale Jones (12) fumbles the ball during the second half of the NCAA college football playoff championship game against Oregon Monday, Jan. 12, 2015, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Brandon Wade) The Associated Press

DALLAS (AP) - Ohio State quarterback Cardale Jones was amused by all the comparisons to Florida State's Jameis Winston after an odd fumble in the championship game.

Jones was trying to backpedal away from an Oregon rusher in the third quarter when the ball somehow slipped from the quarterback's grasp, the Ducks recovering at the Buckeyes 23. Social media lit up with side-by-side pictures of Jones's play and Winston's comical Rose Bowl fumble against Oregon, which was compared to a cartoon character slipping on a banana peel.

Jones said Tuesday the comparisons were "funny." He also joked, "They must have done something to the ball for us both to do the same thing."

Winston's fumble was returned for a touchdown by Oregon. Jones' turnover didn't hurt - the Buckeyes romped to a 42-20 victory.

Ohio State's Cardale Jones reacts to a question during a news conference after the NCAA college football playoff championship game Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2015, in Dallas. Ohio State defeated Oregon 42-20 on Monday. Jones was names the offensive player of the game. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) The Associated Press

Ohio State's Cardale Jones holds the championship trophy after the NCAA college football playoff championship game against Oregon Monday, Jan. 12, 2015, in Arlington, Texas. Ohio State won 42-20. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) The Associated Press

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