Miami lands QB Cam Ward after weeks of pursuit

Peter Ariz

Jan 13, 2024 1 min read

The Cam Ward sweepstakes appears to finally be over in a result that is quite shocking after weeks of pursuit — Miami has their quarterback for the 2024 season.

After Miami hosted Ward in early December for a visit, things were trending in the Canes’ favor to land him over the likes of Florida State and the NFL Draft. Ultimately, Ward announced a decision to enter the draft two weeks ago, but never signed with an NFL agent. Despite his announcement and a commitment from Albany QB Reese Poffenbarger, Miami’s staff quietly and persistently pursued Ward over the last two weeks. And the end result is Ward pulling his name out of draft talks and enrolling at Miami this week.

The Miami quarterback room now has Ward, Poffenbarger, Jacurri Brown, Emory Williams, and incoming freshman Judd Anderson.

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TheOriginalCane

Jan 13, 2024

DMoney said:
@cway313 and @mossmadness it seems the victory lap was premature.

Go Canes.

They were chirping at you!

CANEMC

Jan 13, 2024

Cribby said:
I could really smother some dudes faces with my ball bag if I wasn’t so classy

Tea bag the drum set, Cribby.

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bacane

Jan 13, 2024

So, I guess Mario isn’t so bad after all. Lol

Cribby

Jan 13, 2024

Quick question……do y’all think there’s any connection with all the Taulia positivity waiver talk and Ward committing out of nowhere ?

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mavericksouth

Jan 13, 2024

Mario needed this for perception purposes. Ward was the best in the portal BUT I still have some concerns about whether Ward is all about himself or the team. Ward handled this entire situation poorly, imo. Nevertheless, we can all move on now.

cway313

Jan 13, 2024

TheOriginalCane

Jan 13, 2024

TallyCane said:
Did we up the bag or did he come to his senses about his draft stock?

Highline17

Jan 13, 2024

But but but how are we gonna find a roster spot

CDWright40

Jan 13, 2024

Cribby said:
I could really smother some dudes faces with my ball bag if I wasn’t so classy

@Dr.L.ThugU would enjoy that

Problem2

Jan 13, 2024

Glad I don't have to tell lies about Poff all summer

:big-sean:

N.M.B. Cane

Jan 13, 2024

@cribby

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sedlst11

Jan 13, 2024

Cribby said:
Quick question……do y’all think there’s any connection with all the Taulia positivity waiver talk and Ward committing out of nowhere ?

Use the media to your advantage

cway313

Jan 13, 2024

Where da cheeks?

Unsider

Jan 13, 2024

423Hurricane said:
With all that’s transpired with this Ward “recruitment” (and I’s say we don’t know the half of it) he’s got a lot to prove not only to himself but to the team AND us fans.

He raised the bar himself.

USNAVYCANE

Jan 13, 2024

He was worried baby Tua was going to take his spot and bag

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gacaneaddict

Jan 13, 2024

Comn @Peter Ariz @DMoney Go LIVE!

In the words of Bill O'Reilly..Well
Do it live!!

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ddann

Jan 13, 2024

407cane

Jan 13, 2024

CANEMC

Jan 13, 2024

cway313 said:
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Trojanless.

Stevo365

Jan 13, 2024

Peter Ariz said:
The Cam Ward sweepstakes appears to finally be over in a result that is quite shocking after weeks of pursuit — Miami has their quarterback for the 2024 season.

After Miami hosted Ward in early December for a visit, things were trending in the Canes’ favor to land him over the likes of Florida State and the NFL Draft. Ultimately, Ward announced a decision to enter the draft two weeks ago, but never signed with an NFL agent. Despite his announcement and a commitment from Albany QB Reese Poffenbarger, Miami’s staff quietly and persistently pursued Ward over the last two weeks. And the end result is Ward pulling his name out of draft talks and enrolling at Miami this week.

The Miami quarterback room now has Ward, Poffenbarger, Jacurri Brown, Emory Williams, and incoming freshman Judd Anderson.

Glad i never deleted it but this was a pleasant surprise