Ford to Pitt...NICE....
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When the rest of the dominoes start falling it also makes it less likely that any one of them will back out and go somewhere else too. And the rest are going to fall.
Awesome pick up.
While 2017 is far away, and who knows with high school kids, if this whole #412crew thing is serious, and this draws in more top 2016 talent and they sign, it makes this commit that much more secure IMO.
This isn't just some 1 off top recruit, it sets off a lot of dominoes.
While 2017 is far away, and who knows with high school kids, if this whole #412crew thing is serious, and this draws in more top 2016 talent and they sign, it makes this commit that much more secure IMO.
This isn't just some 1 off top recruit, it sets off a lot of dominoes.
To those on the board who keep throwing the DOMINATORS recruiting in our face. Get off his bandwagon and on Pat Narduzzi's.
This was in the PPG. You knew but and white mike white would reference to school recently on probation. I never once heard Ford mention they were in his top 4. I highlighted the part that was interesting. We have a closer now at HC!
Seton-LaSalle junior Paris Ford commits to Pitt
October 16, 2015 1:02 PM
Paris Ford, Seton-La Salle junior.
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By Mike White / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
The junior class in WPIAL football has a number of highly-touted prospects. Pitt coach Pat Narduzzi has landed one of the best.
Paris Ford, a star junior receiver-defensive back at Seton-LaSalle High School, has made a verbal commitment to Pitt. Ford announced his decision on Twitter this afternoon.
Ford (6 feet 2,170 pounds) is ranked among the top 100 juniors in the country by scouting services Rivals.com and 247sports.com. He already had scholarship offers from numerous schools. Penn State, Ohio State and Notre Dame were three of his other top choices.
Seton-LaSalle coach Damon Rosol was surprised by the timing of Ford's decision. Rosol said he didn't see Ford making a commitment for a while. But Ford called Rosol Thursday night and said he was ready to choose Pitt. The Panthers recruited Ford to play defensive back.
"He was ready to commit," said Rosol. "He said he talked it over with his family.
"One thing I think really resonated with him was that a few weeks ago coach Narduzzi came just by himself to our school to talk with Paris. Usually, you see head coaches come to a school, they have an entourage with them. But he came by himself and talked with Paris a long time. Plus, Paris has been down to Pitt several times."
Rosol said a few schools wanted Ford as a receiver. Although Ford will likely play safety at Pitt, he is so versatile that Seton-LaSalle is now playing him at linebacker.
"He does everything he needs to do as a receiver, but his up-side is tremendous on both sides of the ball," Rosol said. "Physicality is the big thing with him. He's very physical and you like that for an ideal safety."
Seton-LaSalle junior Paris Ford commits to Pitt
October 16, 2015 1:02 PM
Paris Ford, Seton-La Salle junior.
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By Mike White / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
The junior class in WPIAL football has a number of highly-touted prospects. Pitt coach Pat Narduzzi has landed one of the best.
Paris Ford, a star junior receiver-defensive back at Seton-LaSalle High School, has made a verbal commitment to Pitt. Ford announced his decision on Twitter this afternoon.
Ford (6 feet 2,170 pounds) is ranked among the top 100 juniors in the country by scouting services Rivals.com and 247sports.com. He already had scholarship offers from numerous schools. Penn State, Ohio State and Notre Dame were three of his other top choices.
Seton-LaSalle coach Damon Rosol was surprised by the timing of Ford's decision. Rosol said he didn't see Ford making a commitment for a while. But Ford called Rosol Thursday night and said he was ready to choose Pitt. The Panthers recruited Ford to play defensive back.
"He was ready to commit," said Rosol. "He said he talked it over with his family.
"One thing I think really resonated with him was that a few weeks ago coach Narduzzi came just by himself to our school to talk with Paris. Usually, you see head coaches come to a school, they have an entourage with them. But he came by himself and talked with Paris a long time. Plus, Paris has been down to Pitt several times."
Rosol said a few schools wanted Ford as a receiver. Although Ford will likely play safety at Pitt, he is so versatile that Seton-LaSalle is now playing him at linebacker.
"He does everything he needs to do as a receiver, but his up-side is tremendous on both sides of the ball," Rosol said. "Physicality is the big thing with him. He's very physical and you like that for an ideal safety."
ESPN lists him at 6’5” and 168lbs. Go figure
Paris Ford
Video | Scouts Report
ATH Pittsburgh, PA
Seton-La Salle High School 6'5'' 168 83
PITTSBURGHCOMMITTED
10/16/2015
Paris Ford
Video | Scouts Report
ATH Pittsburgh, PA
Seton-La Salle High School 6'5'' 168 83
PITTSBURGHCOMMITTED
10/16/2015
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Great get! I saw the 6'5" height listed for Ford on ESPN, but he's listed between 6'0" and 6'2" everywhere else, so I gotta think he's not 6'5".
How exactly did the #412crew thing start? Was it a group of players at an all-star game who started calling themselves that? Was it a blogger talking about WPIAL talent? It's moving along and picking up momentum now, but how did it start?
How exactly did the #412crew thing start? Was it a group of players at an all-star game who started calling themselves that? Was it a blogger talking about WPIAL talent? It's moving along and picking up momentum now, but how did it start?
Congratulations. Pitt is definitely moving in the right direction. Does this mean the moderator will activate the "Team Rankings" link on the recruiting page?
Narduzzi started the 412Crew handle.
Add it to the long list of genius moves by PN since he arrived here.
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