Local recruit seizes SMU opportunity

The Saint Maryā€™s Huskies have announced the addition of Ben Ford to their football program.

Ford, the 6ā€™2, 215 pound lineman from Sackville, Nova Scotia will join the team for the 2015 AUS season.

ā€œWe are extremely happy to have Ben join our football family,ā€ commented Huskies Head Coach Perry Marchese.

As captain, Ford led the Sackville High Kingfishers of the Nova Scotia Student Athletic Federation Football League (NSSAFFL) to the Provincial Tier 2 Championship this past November.Ā  In 2014, the lineman registered 18 tackles and recorded three sacks. For his efforts, Ford was selected as an NSSAFFL Tier 2 All-Star at the offensive line position.

Additionally, he guided the Metro Mustangs of the Nova Scotia Indoor Spring League (NSISL) to two consecutive Midget Championships.

ā€œThere were many reasons as to why I committed to Saint Maryā€™s,ā€ explained Ford of his decision.Ā  ā€œThey have a well-known Science program so I knew I would be able to get the schooling I desired.ā€

ā€œWhen I was offered the option to play football it became an easy choice. I love football and I knew that after a rough year for SMU, I could help them improve and hopefully reach the top of the AUS once again. It helps that I am now able to play football in my hometown with many of my long time teammates.ā€

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