DT Ford says he's set to enroll Sunday

Peter Ariz

Aug 9, 2017 1 min read

The final member of Miami's 2017 signing class is set to officially arrive on campus this weekend.

Defensive tackle Jon Ford, a local product from Dillard High School and Miami's lone signeee at the position, told CanesinSight that he's been given clearance to enroll this Sunday.

Miami remained optimistic over the last month that Ford would qualify. Yesterday, defensive coordinator Manny Diaz equated Ford to "a present under the tree that you forget about."

Ford would be able to practice beginning Monday, but is not allowed to wear pads until his 5th day of practice due to NCAA rules.

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gatorsSUCK!

Aug 9, 2017

Great news!

troyskiles

Aug 9, 2017

Dang, Petey up early doing work. Agreed, this is great news. Now get to work young man and catch up with the rest and be ready to play if needed. Game time is coming fast! Go Canes!

Cognizantphotos

Aug 9, 2017

Pete doesn't sleep because he says it's the cousin of death, so he only takes naps.

TriniMike

Aug 9, 2017

What was the hold up?

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jmiller

Aug 9, 2017

Another thing with this staff that I like is how they get everyone they sign in. Idk if admissions gives Richt more leeway or he's just simply better at evaluating transcripts but whatever it is I like it.

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90scane

Aug 9, 2017

TriniMike said:
What was the hold up?

Timing of when summer school ended was later this year and camp started earlier.

WR Cane

Aug 9, 2017

jjm305 said:
Another thing with this staff that I like is how they get everyone they sign in. Idk if admissions gives Richt more leeway or he's just simply better at evaluating transcripts but whatever it is I like it.

Shalala gone.

BeastMode

Aug 9, 2017

Great news. Get in him in shape and ready to contribute by mid season.

Canedog

Aug 9, 2017

We back?

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ebfinest

Aug 9, 2017

This is huge news, especially for 2018 and 19.

Aug 9, 2017

I hope he can kick it into high gear and contribute by the midpoint of the season. Need more monsters

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canes1977

Aug 9, 2017

jjm305 said:
Another thing with this staff that I like is how they get everyone they sign in. Idk if admissions gives Richt more leeway or he's just simply better at evaluating transcripts but whatever it is I like it.

Golden was truly a used car salesman. The guy would release recruiting news after big losses to make it look like we were headed in the right direction. ****, he used to have press conference for JAG juniors announcing they would be returning for their senior seasons. It's no surprise he'd sign kids who had no chance of enrolling just to make his classes look better

CANE

Aug 9, 2017

WR Cane said:
jjm305 said:

Another thing with this staff that I like is how they get everyone they sign in. Idk if admissions gives Richt more leeway or he's just simply better at evaluating transcripts but whatever it is I like it.

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Shalala gone.

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Harpdog

Aug 9, 2017

BeastMode said:
Great news. Get in him in shape and ready to contribute by mid season.

I don't see him playing this year. Like most think he will probably redshirt this year, but be a big part of the DT rotation next year.

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Bobby Peru

Aug 9, 2017

Great news!

BeastMode

Aug 9, 2017

Harpdog said:
BeastMode said:

Great news. Get in him in shape and ready to contribute by mid season.

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I don't see him playing this year. Like most think he will probably redshirt this year, but be a big part of the DT rotation next year.

I think he is better than Martin and Fines and therefore I believe he plays this year. Injuries happen and that will push him into some type of role in the latter parts of the season.