Published Nov 27, 2013
Tightly knit
Jay G. Tate
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Even fullback Jay Prosch, widely considered the Tigers' strongest player, said last week that Ford is on a different level.
"I think Dee is a little more obsessive than I am," Prosch said with a smile. "Dee works out all the time. He'll wake up before everybody and go work out -- and he eats everything healthy. He's extreme."
Eguae may not match Ford's achievements near the weight bench, but the Texas native has become a valued member of the organization in other ways. He's found a niche this season as a three-technique tackle, which seems like an odd job description considering Eguae weighs only 275 pounds.
Most of the blockers he faces are at least 305 pounds.
Yet Eguae's quickness and long arms allow him to separate from blockers and negatively affect the running game. That gives him credibility on the field.
His ability to speak authoritatively makes him an important presence off the field as well. Eguae addresses the team prior to every game and has no problem taking action against younger players who fall short of expectations.
Ford and Eguae may work in different ways, but they remain united at all times.
"We came in together. We've played the same position. We've worked together," Eguae said. "When we get a little time off, we go shopping. We do all that. That's a brother. I've got brothers -- guys that, way past football, when the football is over, those are the guys that are going to be in my wedding and be my kids' godfathers. That's what it's all about."
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