University of Richmond Athletics
Eric Ward Profiled In NCAASports.com Front Page Story
Oct. 21, 2009
NCAA.com (Kyle Kensing) - Flash doesn't define Richmond quarterback Eric Ward. His statistics alone aren't likely to blow away passive observers.
"We're not a spread offense where [he] throws 50 times a game and we're not an offense that requires him to be a part of the running game," explained Spiders head coach Mike London.
But Ward has compiled impressive numbers throughout his career perhaps more important than any individual mark.
"Just look at the record, and look at his career and what he's doing now. He's made the case to be considered one of the best in the country," London said.
Ward is 36-10 since taking over as Richmond's starting quarterback his freshman year. Included in that tally are marks of 14-5 against the top 25, and a 30-6 overall record since 2007.
Perhaps chief among any number in Ward's career ledger is four - as in the number of playoff games he won in 2008 en route to that season's National Championship. Among that run was a semifinal, fourth quarter drive that led the Spiders past Northern Iowa and into the title game.
Such final stanza heroics are nothing new for Ward - he's had seven in his career. For some, Ward showing such poise in high-pressure situations is no surprise.
"That's one of the coolest, most calm and collected dudes I've seen," said former Richmond and current Arizona Cardinal running back Tim Hightower.
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