Safety Paris Ford has committed to Pitt according to Chris Peak of Panther Lair. The consensus four star prospect from Seton La Salle chose Pitt over offers from Michigan, Ohio State, Notre Dame, Michigan State, some school in Central PA surrounded by cows, and numerous other P5 schools.
According to Peak, Ford chose Pitt because he “wanted to show people that this ‘#412Crew’ movement can be serious if a big piece committed…[s]o I decided to be that piece.” While his relationship with Narduzzi and the coaches undoubtedly was the primary reason, it’s safe to say the high level play from the defense so far makes this decision a lot easier.
Ford is a great addition for Narduzzi and could be the start of a domino effect bringing numerous other WPIAL stars into the fold. Ford joins Exree Loe as the second commitment for the 2017 class.
I find it had to believe a player would turn down a great offer just because his buddy didn’t get one from the same school.
We keep hearing about these things but I can’t remember how the have turned out.
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Gotta surprise tomorrow night after the game…. #H2P ???
They’re in this together this #412Crew business is real… makes me much less worried about them getting flipped.
Now think Damar Hamlin is on the clock for the 2016 Class as I believe there was a lot of talk that they were gonna go to the same school. We shall see, but out D is looking bright!
If only we could have brought that TE Clark in. Lost him to ‘Cuse, but he’s going there to join friends. I guess I can’t blame him as we’re hoping the same thing happens with our recruits and the 412Crew movement.
Ford, Wade, Adams, Jeter and a RB (can’t remember) who already 4-star on some sites .. and I’m sure there is more. If Pitt can keep most of these at home, it will be a big plus.
Dinucci’s replacement at Pine-Richland who is a soph QB (Phil Jurkovec) already has offers from Pitt and PSU … is allegedly scheduled to attend the ND-USC game tomorrow, so you know he is big time.
Hope we sweep the board with all the big locals.
Tomorrow, Jeter as well as Lamont Wade (2017 DB from Clairton) and Khaliele Hudson (2016 DB/LB from McKeesport) will be visiting OSU-PSU game as guests of the Buckeyes.
Jeter will be at Pitt I believe.
Four months ago elite Central Catholic MLB David Adams said he would 100% play where Ford plays. Should be interesting.
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Adams would be a major get if nothing else because he is an MLB. That and TE are 2 positions of need right now … although, of course, talent at any position are always welcome.
Hell of a get.
If some others come along, fantastic, if not, the coaches need to just keep on workin’.
Great day for Pitt football.
Anywhere. Play on same team, meet at football camps, all-star games.
Suddenly you have 7-8 guys. “wouldn’t it be great to all go play together”.
Of course, who wouldn’t, that’s fun stuff.
Then, as time goes on, say a few months, one of the guys is hearing from his family and coaches, for your best interest, you need to go play for “xyz” assistant coordinator at “xyz” school.
Then one hears that, says, ya, I really liked coach “abc” at “abc” school.
Mom and Dad saying stay home, friends saying stay home, Uncle saying come down South, Grandpap says go here.
Next thing you know, all good intentions, but many end up going there separate way.
If we could get that crew to stay and play at Pitt or many of them, fantastic.
I myself would be happy if we could get one or two of them, would be huge for Pitt.
We won’t get all of the local guys we never
have however there is no doubt PN
is the new sheriff in town. Momentum
in recruiting is driven by winning games.
Beast GT!!!!!!!
Comment by Dan 10.16.15 @ 1:36 pm”
Maybe Narduzzi isn’t above a little bit of recruiting one upsmanship himself. Jeter announcing Pitt after being at the OSU-PSU game would be a huge poke in the eye of Franklin.
One of my best decisions was to stay close to home and allow my family to watch me grow as an athlete and as a person. There is so much value in that. And to play with your friends makes it so much better.
I can see an ESPN 30/30 in 10 years with the Elite 11 and how this group of young men, led by Narduzzi, Conklin and Harley and JP, rose up in the 412 and put PITT back on the map!!! Congrats again, Mr. Ford.
This is the first time possibly ever that we’ve had two juniors commit before their junior year season ended. Exree Loe is the first player in the last 13 years (possibly ever?!) to commit to Pitt before his junior year started.
As a point of comparison, Alabama has 8 commits for 2017 and averages 4-5 early commits every year.
Meaningless, maybe. Different? Absolutely.
There is a different feel all around Pitt for the better. The other sports teams are winning (men & women). Our University is being promoted academically by our Chancellor on national TV during FB games. The new AD has a basketball background and the needed changes on the men’s BB team are being discussed.
And most importantly, expectations and goals are being raised – and are becoming believable. The front porch looks inviting again.
Today is a pivotal FB game towards winning a championship this year. When was the last time (prior to this year) we could say that? 2009? I remember thinking that thought over the past six years, but deep down not really believing it.
It’s a new era at our University – are you in?
All aboard the redemption tour train. There will be many stops along the way and you may board when you are ready. Today’s stop is at Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta where our Pitt team will attempt to erase the “wreck” that we witnessed last year.
I believe the entertainment value of this game is high and worth your time. Sit back and relax while HCPN drives this train today.
HTP!
AND SO IT BEGINS!
