Cameron Ward got here to Coral Gables. Noticed the attractive College of Miami campus. And kicked some ass. Cam Ward is the clear ‘Canes workforce MVP and Offensive Participant of the Yr.
The Miami Hurricanes had their greatest season since 2017 ending 10-3 in each seasons. Each groups had been coached by former ‘Canes in Mark Richt and Mario Cristobal.
As an FBS quarterback, 2024 marked profession highs for Ward in passing yards, completion share, touchdowns, QB Ranking, and his lowest interceptions (tied with 2023). In his lone season with the Hurricanes Ward threw for 4,313 yards, and tossed 39 TD’s with solely seven INT’s.
Ward accomplished 67.2% of his passes whereas dashing for 4 scores and taking his least quantity of sacks (22) since his days at FCS Incarnate Phrase. Cam Ward additionally completed fourth in Heisman Trophy voting behind Travis Hunter, Ashton Jeanty, and Dillon Gabriel.
When Miami wanted an enormous play Ward was there. The playmaking quarterback led come from behind wins over Cal and Virginia Tech whereas additionally profitable the “State of Florida” title with wins over the Florida Gators and Florida State Seminoles.
Whereas ‘Participant of the Yr’ awards usually lean in the direction of statistical dominance, the MVP in my thoughts is given out to the participant the workforce couldn’t have been with out. As priceless as different ‘Canes had been in 2024, Ward was the clear most respected on the sector.
With out Ward Miami is a 6-6 workforce at greatest. All of us watched the second half of the Pop-Tarts Bowl. With Ward the ‘Canes returned to the nationwide highlight and the Heisman Trophy Award dialog, in addition to the School Soccer Playoff image. His foolish put up TD celebration even traveled as much as the professional ranks and will be seen in NFL video games.
Ward was a one among a sort sort of participant and the Hurricanes followers have been very grateful to haven’t any.1 behind middle for the 2024 season. Ward leaves his school profession behind because the chief in passing touchdowns on the Division I degree with 178 touchdowns, and first in passing yards and TD’s in a season at Miami.
My favourite Cam Ward play this season was “Texas to Texas” with the TD reception from TE Elijah Arroyo. Go away yours within the feedback!