WVU’s Ward discusses challenges blocking for Hawkins
MORGANTOWN — West Virginia tight end Ryan Ward lines up on a pass play. The ball is snapped, and Ward breaks from the line of scrimmage, getting into his route. Ward turns to look for the ball and sees his quarterback, Michael Hawkins Jr., coming his way on a run. Immediately, Ward’s role on the play shifts. He’s gone from a pass catcher to a crucial part of WVU’s rushing attack. “That’s just Rich Rod’s offense,” Ward said. “A lot of RPOs. Just being part of his offense, you just kind of have to know. The tight ends for sure need to know when to block, when to not ...
