Vols offer Vandy pledge Johnathan Ford 
December, 11, 2012
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Greg Ostendorf | ESPN.com
MONTGOMERY, Ala. -- It didn’t take long for new Tennessee head coach Butch Jones to reach out to three-star running back Johnathan Ford and let him know his scholarship offer from the Volunteers still stands, but it’s just another offer for Ford, who remains solid with his commitment to Vanderbilt.
Ford visited Vandy last month when the Commodores blew out Tennessee 41-18 in their home finale.
“It pretty much sealed the deal,” Ford said. “I saw everything I need to see -- the whole energy, Coach [James] Franklin working with the offensive guys. We’re on the rise. I’ve always wanted to play in the SEC, and he says I’m the top dog. I can come in and get early playing time.”
Ford visited Vandy last month when the Commodores blew out Tennessee 41-18 in their home finale.
“It pretty much sealed the deal,” Ford said. “I saw everything I need to see -- the whole energy, Coach [James] Franklin working with the offensive guys. We’re on the rise. I’ve always wanted to play in the SEC, and he says I’m the top dog. I can come in and get early playing time.”
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