Cam Ward is the best quarterback in college football. Miami paid a small fortune in NIL money for what is essentially a one-year rental and the return on investment has been an overwhelming success thus far.
Unmatched athleticism is a large part of what makes Ward so special, which makes his unique pregame routine a very important piece to the potential Heisman Trophy-winning puzzle.
Star athletes often create their own warmup procedures that work for them. Steph Curry always goes viral for his wild dribbling and deep three-point shots from the tunnel. Paul Skenes takes more than an hour to get ready for a start before he even throws a bullpen session.
At some point along the way, Ward developed his own system and drew inspiration from guys like C.J. Stroud and Jayden Daniels. The multi-step process incorporates various basketball and baseball techniques to get his whole body loose.
You already know @Cameron7Ward is locked in 🔒
— Miami Hurricanes Football (@CanesFootball) November 9, 2024
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It starts with some Curry-esque dribble drills, but with a football instead of a basketball. And then it gets a bit more traditional with a foam roller and resistance band stretches. From there, Ward focuses on his core and his hips by swinging a weighted pole like a bat. He finishes by throwing a football, which is normal, but he puts an emphasis on all of his weird arm angles and sidearm motions.
Cam Ward’s pregame routine is UNIQUE 👀🔥 @CanesFootball @Cameron7Ward
— 305 Sports (@305Sportss) November 7, 2024
Miami’s star QB incorporates basketball and baseball into his warmup before every game. pic.twitter.com/1r2xtZGqOf
Ward first implemented this full pregame routine into his schedule while playing at Incarnate Word. Considering the success he had on the FCS level, at Washington State and now at Miami, it works!
3,146 yards, 29 TDs this season for Miami QB Cam Ward
— Reggie Chatman Jr. (@ReggieChatman) November 9, 2024
Can Tech slow down the Heisman hopeful? pic.twitter.com/Hny4WqgAqX
Cam Ward is a freak athlete who takes great care of himself. Every little thing he does before a game — no matter how strange it might look to someone who doesn’t play college football — is important because each individual step activates a different part of his body!