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Tre Ford awarded Doug & Lois Mitchell Trophy as U SPORTS Male Athlete of the Year

Tre Ford (Niagara Falls, ON/) has made his mark on the gridiron throughout his time with the Warriors, but he saved his best for last with another dazzling campaign for the black and gold.

Since joining the Waterloo football program and helping to turn the program during his tenure, the generational talent from Niagara Falls, Ont. wreaked havoc on the OUA competition as a perennial dual-threat pivot. This season was no different, as Ford ranked second in the conference in passing yards (1,465) and completions (118), first in touchdowns (10), and atop the league with 244.2 yards per game. If that's not enough, Ford also racked up 629 yards on 59 carries and three touchdowns on the ground, putting him third in yardage in the nation.

After stuffing the stat sheet all season, Ford earned OUA MVP honours and a first team all-star selection, before being awarded the 2021 Hec Crighton recipient as the U SPORTS MVP.

The all-Canadian finishes his varsity career as the Warriors' all-time leader in passing years with 6,952 and passing touchdowns with 54. Not to be outdone, he is also fourth on the program's all-time rushing list with 2,434 yards on the ground. With his time at the University of Waterloo now complete, Ford is looking ahead to the next steps in his football journey. The talented quarterback has recently been invited to the Baltimore Ravens and New York Giants rookie mini-camps and was selected in the first round (8th overall) in the 2022 CFL Draft by the Edmonton Elks, making him the first quarterback taken that high since 1980.
 
"Tre Ford (Niagara Falls, ON/) is a once in a lifetime student-athlete who brings the most raw talent I have ever seen," said Waterloo football Head Coach, Chris Bertoia. "He is a threat both on the ground and in the air and I consider myself very lucky to have the opportunity, to not only coach Tre but watch him on a daily basis. Tre now has the Warriors record for most career passing yards, passing TD's and completions. He has come so far as an athlete and continues to push his boundaries. I have no doubt if he continues to push his limits, he will have a long and distinguished professional football career."

Ford also competed with the track and field team this year, finishing fifth in the 60m dash at the national championships.

Read an article in the University of Waterloo Spring Magazine featuring Tre Ford (Niagara Falls, ON/): "Star quaterback shows why it takes more than talent to succeed."
 
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Players Mentioned

Tre Ford

#5 Tre Ford

6' 1"
Third Year
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