Q&A: Coach of OU RB commit Keith Ford 
December, 18, 2012
12/18/12
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Bob Przybylo | ESPN.com
Entering the season, Cypress (Texas) Ranch had never won a playoff game. It was something ESPN 150 Oklahoma running back commit Keith Ford had on his mind throughout his senior season.
He thought he would get a chance as a junior but a late-season foot injury took him out, and Cypress Ranch faltered down the stretch and didn’t qualify for the postseason.
Not a problem in 2012, and Ford was a huge reason for the team’s success. He had 280 carries for 1,868 yards with 24 touchdowns. He was also the team’s leading receiver with 15 receptions for 500 yards and four touchdowns.
He thought he would get a chance as a junior but a late-season foot injury took him out, and Cypress Ranch faltered down the stretch and didn’t qualify for the postseason.
Not a problem in 2012, and Ford was a huge reason for the team’s success. He had 280 carries for 1,868 yards with 24 touchdowns. He was also the team’s leading receiver with 15 receptions for 500 yards and four touchdowns.
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