Gridironstuds.com Blog

February 1st

Highly recruited Miramar H.S. (Florida) wide receiver Ivan McCartney will announce his intentions on Wednesday. He will tell his high sch0ol coach Damon Cogdell today of his decision. Word is that McCartney thoroughly enjoyed his visit to Miami this past weekend. Whether or not that plays a major factor in his decision remains to be seen.

The nation’s #1 recruit OL Seantrel Henderson (Minnesota) really enjoyed his visit to Miami this weekend rating the visit a 10 on a scale of 1-10.

Central H.S. running back Brandon Gainer has chosen Central Florida.   Gainer was also being recruited by Florida, Florida St., North Carolina and Texas Tech.

Miami Herald reporter Larry Blustein is reporting that Hollywood H.S. (Florida) defensive back Tony Grimes will be attending Mississippi. Grimes was also being recruited by Michigan, Maryland, West Virginia and Oregon. Read article here.

Larry Blustein is also reporting that North Broward Prep H.S. (Florida) quarterback Brandon Doughty has switched his commitment from Florida Atlantic University to Western Kentucky. Doughty led the Eagles to a playoff berth while passing for over 3,000 yard this past season.

Treasure Coast H.S. (Florida) linebacker Ed Foley has committed to Jacksonville University. Foley is the underrated teammate of #1 rated Linebacker Jeff Luc.

Carol City H.S. (Florida) defensive back Gareef Glashen has switched his commitment from Syracuse to Rutgers.

Gridironstuds.com member Earnest Thomas III (St. Mary’s Prep H.S., Michigan) has switched his commitment from UCLA to Illinois.

Miami Hurricanes receive commitment from Jeffrey Brown DT of Evanston Township H.S. (Illinois). Brown is consider as a sleeper recruit who was also being courted by Eastern Michigan, Illinois St., Toledo and Illinois.

Rumors and Wires brandon doughty, brandon gainer, earnest thomas, ed foley, gareef glashen, jeffrey brown, seantrel henderson, Tony Grimes

Today’s video of the day comes out of the Sunshine State and Hollywood Hills High School.   Cornerback Tony Grimes will bust you in the mouth.   One of the most aggressive cornerbacks in the 2010 class,  Grimes makes it his business to shut down the other teams top wide receiver and he’s good at it.  Check out his bump and run technique, man to man skills and his interceptions on this entertaining highlight video.  Tony Grimes highlight video.

Video of the Day 2010 cornerbacks, 2010 recruits, Tony Grimes

Cody Riggs and other top prospects doing WRs v. DBs at the Army National Combine, click on the link:. 1-on-1′s from Army National Combine .

South Florida Express 7-on-7 team took to the field at University School in Davie on Monday :

Ivan “Sticks” McCartney impressed with solid route running and good hands. QB’s Jeffrey Godrey (Miami Central High), Brandon Dougherty (North Broward Prep) and Michael Strauss (Gulliver Prep) took the reps at quarterback. WR Willis Wright suffered an injury to his shoulder during drills. WVU bound Eugene Smith was on hand to help out the offense and support his former Miramar High teammate McCartney. Smith played with South Florida Express last season in the 7-on-7 tournament at the University of South Florida.

DB’s Lamarcus Joyner, Richard Clarke and Tony Grimes were also on hand providing coverage on the wideouts. Clarke is a rising star after a great showing at the Under Armor Combine on Sunday. Dr. Krop’s Darius Davis impressed running stride for stride with speedy athletes like Ethan Grant (North Broward Prep) while in coverage.

General 7 on 7 tournament, Army National Combine, cody riggs, Ivan McCartney, lamarcus joyner, Tony Grimes