The Time Has Arrived for UNC Cornerback Tony Grimes

Posted Dec 3, 2020
When you arrive as the second highest-ranked recruit for North Carolina football in the internet recruiting era, there are expectations. Last Saturday vs. No. 2 Notre Dame, freshman cornerback Tony Grimes got the start. On Monday, UNC defensive coordinator Jay Bateman said Grimes started because he had earned the right by playing better football. (Inside Carolina)

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