Jay Hopson was given a lot of criticism for last years debacle with Pearlie Graves and DeQuinta Jones decommitting. Hopson was responsible for quite a few recruits this year, including Tony Grimes and his teammate Clarence Murphy. With Hopson taking the defensive coordinator position at Memphis, it was unclear what affect that would have on some of the current commits, and uncommitted prospects. I caught up with Tony Grimes to see how he felt about the move.
TOM: Does Jay Hopson leaving affect your feelings towards Michigan at all?

TONY: I wouldn't say it does, because he wouldn't be my position coach if I go there. I have been talking to coach Hopson this whole time, but I met the other coaches on my visit.

TOM: What other visits have you taken, and what do you plan on taking?

TONY: I've been to Maryland, and I plan on going to Ole Miss. I'm going to try to squeeze in Miami and Georgia, too.

TOM: Are you and Clarence still planning on going to the same school?

TONY: As far as this point, yes that's the plan.

TOM: Is Michigan still on top for you?

TONY: Yes. 

I will say that Tony wasn't aware that there was a dead period, and seemed frustrated that his coach was the one that told him coach Hopson was leaving, and not Michigan. (That kind of makes me feel like there might be some schools breaking the rules with contacting him, if he didn't know.) Once I told him it was a dead period he understood. We'll see what happens. I have a bad feeling about Miami for some reason, but that's not based off of anything, so take it FWIW.