Fred Ards doesn’t say a lot. ... Jones High 2027 defensive end Fred Ards had 83 tackles, 10 tackles for loss and 7 sacks last season for the 14-1 Tigers. (Chris Hays/Orlando Sentinel) ...

After all he has endured since the inception of the Southern Heritage Classic in 1990 -- and, in particular, the past three years -- Fred Jones, the Classic’s founder, deserves this.