'07 PA WR Toney Clemons (Michigan escapee)

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I would love for Pitt to win this battle

[Poz79]

Rivals $(Pitt)

9/6

Toney talks about enjoying his visit to Pitt and will visit there again on 9/16.

[Poz79]

Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

West Virginia coaches were in the stands to see Clemons, who had three catches for 49 yards. Representatives from the U.S. Army also attended the game to officially nominate Clemons for the U.S. Army All-American Bowl later this year. Clemons was introduced before the game and waved an Army flag as he led Valley out of the tunnel.

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Free Scout

10/2/06

For those still interested in Toney, Lichtenfels has some photos from the Valley/Shadyside game.

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Scout $ (GBW)

10/3

Clemons is officially visiting Ann Arbor this weekend.

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Scout $

10/8

Reports are saying Toney has committed to Michigan.

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GBW

10/9

Toney loved everything about his Michigan visit but says he is not ready to confirm the commitment. He will announce in December.

He is not going public yet, but he is committed.

[osugrad21]

Link

Clemons lists Michigan as favorite
By Bill Beckner Jr.
FOR THE TRIBUNE-REVIEW
Tuesday, October 10, 2006

Internet rumors spread faster than computer viruses, especially when it comes to college football recruiting. And Toney Clemons knows that better than anyone.
Clemons, Valley's senior blue-chip wide receiver/safety, said he did not commit to the University of Michigan, as reported Sunday by GoBlueWolverine.com.
Clemons, who made an official visit to Ann Arbor over the weekend with his mother, Tonie, said Michigan is now the No. 1 team on a list that he has narrowed to 10 schools. His stating that fact likely led to the confusion and the Internet report.


"(Rumors) are something you have to adapt to in recruiting," Clemons said. "We cleared it up with (GoBlue). I have not committed, but Michigan is a heavy favorite." Clemons (6-foot-3, 190 pounds) said his top 10 list -- "in no order other than Michigan at No. 1," he said -- also includes West Virginia, Tennessee, Colorado, Purdue, Mississippi, Akron, Rutgers, Pitt and Ohio State.
Ohio State is the only school on the list that has not yet offered a scholarship.
"I'm going to continue to travel and see what else comes up," Clemons said. "My plans have not changed. I still plan to commit in December."
Clemons, who has had more of a defensive impact for Valley through six weeks of the season, said he plans to hold a news conference when he officially commits.
Clemons, who many times has been used as a decoy on offense for Valley (4-2), scored his first receiving touchdown of the season last week in a 21-14 loss to Kittanning.

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GoBlueWolverine.com $

10/13/06

Toney will be announcing at the end of the month, probably on the 26th.

If you read his logic behind the timing, I really must say that I respect his decision to get it over with. Classy move by Toney...

[ol104]

Pretty good WR haul for UM this year w/ Hemingway and Clemons...good thing we are bringing in top speed guys to cover them

[osugrad21]

Link

Toney attended Pitt's game against Rutgers.

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Scout $

10/26

Toney is expected to commit to Michigan on friday.

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Scout (GBW)

10/27

Clemons has committed to Michigan.

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Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Recruiting: Valley's Clemons chooses Michigan
Saturday, October 28, 2006

By Mike White, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Toney Clemons said his cousin, Steve Breaston, didn't play a role in Clemons choosing a college. But from the looks of Clemons' wardrobe yesterday, he wouldn't mind following in Breaston's footsteps.

Clemons, a 6-foot-2, 190-pound senior receiver at Valley High School, announced he had made a verbal commitment to the University of Michigan. Clemons made the announcement at Valley yesterday, sporting a Michigan Alamo Bowl jersey with Breaston's No. 15. Breaston is a Woodland Hills graduate and a senior receiver at Michigan.

"I grew up a Michigan fan. I just never thought Michigan would take a shot at me," Clemons said.

Clemons said Pitt and Tennessee were his other top choices. He said Michigan was No. 1 on his list for a while, but wasn't convinced the feeling was mutual until he visited the school this summer and talked with coach Lloyd Carr.

"A lot of schools tell you that you're their No. 1 priority, but you don't really know," said Clemons, ranked among the top 20 receivers in the country by some scouting services.

"When I sat down with coach Carr, he knew everything about me and he showed me how much they wanted me. That's when I knew I was a top recruit for them because he said if you come in, we'll stop recruiting every other receiver.

"The only pure receivers they're taking are me and Junior Hemingway [of Conway, S.C.]."

Clemons is an outstanding athlete, winning PIAA Class AA championships as a junior in the long jump and 110-meter high hurdles. Clemons has only 20 receptions this season.

"I'm not disappointed in my season and I'll tell you why. It's hard to get me the ball because I'm facing triple coverage sometimes," Clemons said. "Other players on our team have benefited from that, and that makes me smile. There comes a time in life when you have to sacrifice."

LLLLoyd really knows how to spin it.

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and now he is gone.

Former Valley star Clemons leaves Michigan - PittsburghLIVE.com

Former Valley star Clemons leaves Michigan

Buzz up!
By Bill Beckner Jr., VALLEY NEWS DISPATCH
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
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Toney Clemons
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As he continues to progress as a major-college wide receiver, Michigan's Toney Clemons wants to do more than run dead-end routes and watch teammates catch all the passes.
He wants to be more involved offensively.
But the Valley graduate doesn't believe that will happen at Michigan, so he is leaving Ann Arbor.
Clemons, a sophomore, was been released athletically by Michigan and plans to transfer to another Division I school at the end of the spring semester.
He has not decided where he'll play next.
"It's time for me to make a change and go in another direction than what I am needed for," said Clemons, a two-year letterman who has 12 career receptions for 106 yards and no touchdowns. "I still love Michigan. It's still my No. 1. Athletically, this is the right move for me.
"I want to take my blessings and gifts elsewhere."
Clemons has not practiced with the Wolverines this spring.
NCAA regulations call for athletes who transfer from one Division I school to another to sit out one year. Clemons (6-foot-3, 205 pounds) will use the year as a redshirt season, so he'll have two more years of eligibility when he returns to football with his new school.
Clemons said he would love to play for a school in the Pac-10, Southeastern Conference or Atlantic Coast Conference, but he has no intentions to remain with a team from the Big Ten.
He hasn't ruled out Pitt or West Virginia.
"Pitt's always on your mind," Clemons said. "I'm not sure where I'll end up. I am open to everywhere. I am going to take some trips. It's crazy; like the whole recruiting process is starting over again."
Clemons' sister, Mycaiah, is a senior track standout at Pitt.
Clemons was recruited by former Wolverines coach Lloyd Carr, and current coach Rich Rodriguez courted him at West Virginia.
With Rodriguez spreading the field and running the ball more at Michigan, a la his Pat White/Steve Slaton days at WVU, Clemons thinks he may be left on the shelf come game days.
"I had a long talk with (Rodriguez) and he wasn't too happy with me leaving," Clemons said. "I just don't want to play in a spread offense. This is best for me as an athlete."
Clemons came to Michigan soon after his cousin, Steve Breaston, left for the NFL.
Clemons said he has told Breaston, a receiver for the Arizona Cardinals who played against the Steelers in Super Bowl XLIII, about his decision.