Cam Ward, recipient of the Davey O'Brien Award, defended his choice not to play in the second half of the Pop-Tarts Bowl, which led to criticism suggesting he quit on the Miami Hurricanes. He indicated that this decision was agreed upon with the coaching staff, focusing on preparing for the future, including his upcoming NFL prospects. Miami's coach, Mario Cristobal, supported Ward, calling the quitting narrative false. Ward highlighted the difficulty of the decision but stood by it, emphasizing the need for both personal and programmatic growth as he looks towards the NFL draft.
Ward stated he's prepared with a straightforward response to scouts who question his commitment to the Hurricanes, emphasizing that the NFL teams will be making a significant decision.
Despite online criticism about his decision not to play in the second half of the Pop-Tarts Bowl, Ward explained that his choice was agreed upon by the coaching staff and was in the best interest of all.
Miami coach Mario Cristobal defended Ward against accusations of quitting, labeling them as a false narrative and affirming that the decision was made collectively.
Ward expressed that despite the difficult decision, he believes it was beneficial for both himself and the program, emphasizing the importance of evaluating future prospects.
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