03/28/2012 2011-12 Winter Academic All-Big Ten Selections AnnouncedForty-nine Spartans student-athletes were recognized for having a 3.0 or better GPA. 2010-11 (Redshirt) 10-6 Overall, 10-6 Open Tournaments: Placed fourth in the Eastern Michigan Open, finishing 4-2 overall ... Finished 3-1 in the Michigan State Open, good for third place; recorded a major decision over Dustin Kern of Trine and a fall over Nick Licari of Olivet ... Won two matches at the Simonson Open. PREP: Four-year letterwinner at Blissfield High School ... Was named first-team all-state twice for wrestling ... Served as a two-time captain for wrestling and for football his senior year ... Earned team MVP honors his senior year ... Two-time all-state honoree and also two-time LCAA Conference First Team selection in wrestling ... Finished state runner-up in Division 4 his senior year ... Also named to the LCAA Conference First Team for football. PERSONAL: Son of Gene and Janice Ford ... Born Jan. 22, 1992 ... Agribusiness management major ... Lists his brother as his biggest wrestling influence. |
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