'10 FL CB Tony Grimes (Official Offer)

[Buckskin86]

Hollywood Hills' Grimes still mulling offers
Nick Schmit | South Florida Sun-Sentinel
May 28, 2009

Hollywood Hills cornerback Tony Grimes is not one to shy away from making a big play and being around the ball.

"What I bring to the table that most people at this level don't bring is leadership, which is first besides my playing style," Grimes said. "I'm a high tempo player. I compete. I just like the ball."

Grimes has gotten offers from colleges all over the country, including Georgia, Ohio State, Michigan, South Carolina, and Alabama. Rivals.com ranks him 28th overall at the cornerback position.

"I am just looking to go where the competition is and wherever I fit best," Grimes said. "I don't let all the publicity or offers get to me. I'm just going to go ahead and play my game."

Listed at 6 feet tall, Grimes can play a physical style of football, jamming receivers at the line while still being able to run with receivers downfield. Last season, Grimes had 5 interception as well as 41 tackles and 15 pass break-ups. In addition to having the physical attributes, Grimes knows what it takes to be a great corner.

"You have to stay disciplined," Grimes said. "You can't ever fall asleep out there on an island by yourself. You have to play your technique."

Hollywood Hills' Grimes still mulling offers -- South Florida Sun-Sentinel.com

[wadc45]

Rivals $

5/31

From TheWolverine...says he had high hopes for the weekend but came away shocked by Michigan after the BBQ at the Big House event...talks about spending time with his friend Vlad Emilien...says distance from home won't be a factor.

[OUatl]

so it sounds he changed his tune.... wanted to stay in fla at first.

[osugrad21]

BG$

Tony did not make it to camp but is still hoping to get to Columbus.

[Buckskin86]

July 05, 2009
Grimes still holding long list
By Phil Kornblut

DB Tony Grimes (6-0 175) of Hollywood, FL continues to maintain a lengthy list of offers with no narrowing of his list. His offers include USC, Michigan, West Virginia, Michigan State, Ohio State, Georgia, Alabama, Miami, Maryland, Ole Miss, Oregon, Texas Tech, Vanderbilt and Purdue. Grimes has visited Michigan and camped at Miami and Alabama. He's not sure about any future visits. Grimes said he's still considering USC. He feels Michigan, Ole Miss and Georgia are recruiting him the hardest.

Grimes still holding long list > Palmetto Sports Recruiting News

[Buckskin86]

Florida cornerback sets official visit with Michigan
By JOSH HELMHOLDT ? FREE PRESS SPECIAL WRITER ? July 7, 2009

July is a transition time in the world of college football recruiting. The camp scene, for the most part, has come to an end and elite high school football prospects, as well as college coaching staffs, are beginning to get serious about their upcoming seasons. July is the month when the offseason wraps up and preparations for the season ahead begin, and that includes the setting of official visits.

Official visits differ from all other recruiting trips in that the host school can provide transportation and accommodations to recruits visiting their campus. The NCAA allows five of these types of visits for each recruit, as long as they are taken to five different member institutions.

One of the first to set an official visit to Michigan is Hollywood (Fla.) Hills three-star cornerback Tony Grimes. The 6-0, 170-pound Grimes reported this weekend that he will be making that official visit to Ann Arbor the weekend of Sept. 11, to coincide with the Wolverines? home matchup with Notre Dame.

?I was going to wait until the Ohio State game, but it is too far out in the season,? Grimes said. ?[The Michigan coaches] said there?s no better experience than to look up and see 110,000 fans cheering you on.?

Grimes had previously visited Michigan in May when the Wolverines hosted a barbecue in the Big House for recruits, but he is looking forward to seeing Michigan Stadium at full capacity on game day. Grimes is also looking to take official visits to Alabama, Georgia and Ole Miss before making a decision toward the end of his senior season.

Florida cornerback sets official visit with Michigan | Freep.com | Detroit Free Press

[Bill Lucas]

[The Michigan coaches] said there?s no better experience than to look up and see 110,000 fans crying and sitting on their hands.

FIFH

[SayNoToMichigan]

AMP: One-on-one with Tony Grimes - Rivals.com Video

[osugrad21]

PalmettoSports.com

July 21, 2009

Grimes to visit Florida this weekend

By Phil Kornblut
DB Tony Grimes (6-0 175) of Hollywood, FL will attend Florida's Friday Night Lights Camp this Friday. Grimes also has camped at Miami and Alabama and has visited Michigan. Grimes has 23 offers including one from USC. He has not narrowed his list nor put a lot of thought into his recruiting. "I'm not talking to any of the coaches right now," Grimes said. "I'm focused on off season training. I'm still interested in South Carolina. I'm trying to learn more about my top offers." Grimes said he will take all of his official visits and some unofficial visits before narrowing his list. Some of his other offers are West Virginia, Texas Tech, Vanderbilt, Georgia, Ohio State, Michigan State, Michigan and Alabama.

[jwinslow]

Scout $

8/20

Grimes says the biggest factor will be a package deal with HS teammate Clarence Murphy. They are considering UM, Ole Miss, Wisc (only wisc offered Clarence, but not Grimes... yet). Tony also likes UGA, Bama, OSU.

[Buckrock]

Originally Posted by jwinslow

Scout $

8/20

Grimes says the biggest factor will be a package deal with HS teammate Clarence Murphy. They are considering UM, Ole Miss, Wisc (only wisc offered Clarence, but not Grimes... yet). Tony also likes UGA, Bama, OSU.

If so he won't be a Buckeye. He needs an offer and we are pretty tight on ships with others rated higher.

[cjs100]

Grimes focused on three > Palmetto Sports Recruiting News

August 23, 2009

Grimes focused on three
By Phil Kornblut

DB Tony Grimes (6-0 175) of Hollywood Hills, FL says he's focusing on three schools from the 23 offers he's received....Wisconsin, Michigan and Ole Miss. USC was among his offers but he's not going to pursue the Gamecocks. "I just decided to go in a different path," Grimes said. He has not set any official visits and doesn't have a favorite. He plans to decide on Signing Day.

[cjs100]

More a look at Tony Grimes the person than the football player.

Hollywood Hills CB ready to be vocal leader again - High School Sports - MiamiHerald.com

'Football is my ticket out of the world I grew up in,' said Tony Grimes, who has 18 tattoos and at least 24 scholarship offers.