Hurricanes star Cam Ward was the first Miami player named ACC Player of the Year. O.J. Frederique was named the defensive rookie of the year.

The Hurricane's superstar quarterback is not holding back as he believes that Canes rightfully belongs in the conversation.

After being named unanimous 1st team All-ACC on Tuesday afternoon, Miami Hurricanes QB Cam Ward was named ACC Player of the Year and Offensive Player of the Year. A senior transfer from Washington State (and Incarnate Word before that),

Hurricanes stars Cam Ward and Xavier Restrepo led a Hurricanes contingent of eight players who earned spots on the All-ACC first and second teams. Nine more Miami players were named honorable mentions.

Ward — who was selected to the All-ACC First Team on Tuesday — is the first Miami Hurricane to win ACC Player of the Year honors or ACC Offensive Player of the Year distinctio