Anything U Can Do, Heyman Can Do Better

There is always a lot of speculation and hoopla around a highly recruited high school athlete who not only can play more than one major sport but more than one position in more than one major sport.

Miami Hurricane fans let me introduce you to the very versatile and talented Grant Heyman. 

Heyman you see is a multi-sport, multi-position athlete who excels in both baseball and football on the high school level.  Heyman hails from Pittsford Sutherland High School in New York State where he has won several individual awards and also led his team to State championships.

Grant is such a stud in baseball that he was recently selected in the 2012 MLB draft.  However, he turned down the MLB money to sign a Letter on Intent to play baseball for the Jim Morris and the Miami Hurricanes.  But baseball isn't Grant's only gig, he also plays some pretty good football (and basketball) too. 

According to reporter Mitch Pritchard of the Rochester Democrat and Chronicle, Heyman, a 6-foot-4, 200-pound outfielder, was an 11th round draft pick of the Toronto Blue Jays earlier this month. But he said the opportunity to play baseball in the Atlantic Coast Conference was too much to pass up. Heyman said he has received permission to also walk onto the Hurricane football team. 

Pritchard quoted Heyman as saying: “It has always been my dream to play Division I sports,” Heyman said. “I was pretty positive that it wouldn’t happen at an ACC school like Miami, but now it is becoming a reality. The Miami coaches are pretty sure they can turn me into a first-round draft pick. I am ready to go down there and work hard.”

The uber-talented Heyman is also skilled at the art of self promotion. He has developed a web site detailing his many athletic accomplishments that can be found here: http://grantheyman.com/index.html

During Grant’s sophomore year (2010), his season culminated with Sutherland High School winning its first-ever State Championship. In the championship final game, Grant was 3-3 with 2 doubles and a game-clinching homerun.

He supported his Team’s 24-2 season by leading the team in Extra Base Hits, Doubles, Stolen Base Percentage, Fielding Percentage, and he was 2nd in Hits, Homeruns, Triples, and Slugging Percentage.  He tied state records for Doubles in one game (4) and Extra Base Hits in one game (5).  Individual honors included Birdseye Player of the Week and All County.

For his Sophomore and Junior seasons, Grant has hit a combined .375 with 29 extra base hits, 29 steals (in 31 attempts) and has committed only one error in the field.

In his two seasons as starting QB, Heyman led his team to a stellar 16-3 record.  

In 2011, the team won a school record 9 games, and Grant set School Records for Passing Yardage and TD Passes in a season. 

Grant averaged 9 yards per passing attempt, and 6 yards per rushing attempt, and was recognized for the 2nd straight season as 1st Team All County , and also received Monroe County Player of the Game and Player of the Week recognition.

In the New York State Large School (AA) Division, he ranked 1st in the State in Passer Rating (112), 2nd in Completion Pct. (61%) and 2nd in TD Passes (15).

As a kicker, Grant ranked 1st in New York State in total kicking points (58), 1st in PAT Pct. (95.2%), and 3rd in Field Goals (6).

However, Heyman was not done yet!  The newest Hurricane commitment also played cornerback on defense, where he ranked 3rd with 4 interceptions.

But wait, that's not all!  I know at this point you are probably overwhelmed with the positive facts about the newest Miami Hurricane, but hold on, it get's even better. Not only does Heyman dominate his opponents on the field but he is also a great student and an even better person off the field. 

We found this on his web site: "Grant is a solid student, and continues to make community service a priority, working with youth athletics, and has completed a summer mission to help build schools in Nicaragua."

So just remember, whatever U can do, Heyman can do better!

Comments

[herbieibis]

First, I hope.

[herbieibis]

Here's a 5 star for you 4-Real James Wilder arrested for probabtion violation.

[herbieibis]

Morris can definetly use someone that can hit.

[Swami for CEO]

herbie..U da Man! Nice going dude.

If U would like to collect a 2012 Canespace T-shirt for the reduced price of just $10 then email me at:

canespace86@aol.com

[Swami for CEO]

Here's a 5 star for you 4-Real: James Wilder arrested for probabtion violation.

Posted by: herbieibis | June 25, 2012 at 03:54 PM

Here's what U don't know: According to a few sources Wilder allegedly had his grades "fixed" so that he could even get into FSU. Now he could be OUT. Sad.

[4-Real]

Here's a 5 star 4 u guys- Trent Richardson. Depends on WHERE U GO & WHO'S COACHING U BRO.

[Joe S.]

I dont know why he was a 5 star anyway hw sucked the couple games I saw him pkay. He just had his man body already in high school but i never saw anyrhing exceptional fron him on the field.

[herbieibis]

Real, you're exactly right It's where you go, the coach & the system.

[Swami for CEO]

Joe...U are 100% correct. In HS football it is easy when U are a man playing against boys. But when U get to college there are ALL men on the field. Games changes A LOT!

[raizecane]

Here's what U don't know: According to a few sources Wilder allegedly had his grades "fixed" so that he could even get into FSU. Now he could be OUT. Sad.

Posted by: Swami for CEO | June 25, 2012 at 04:09 PM

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You have to be a little slow to have your grades fixed to get into FSU. I mean almost anyone can get into that school

[Usagainsttheworld]

Ken Dorsey (for three!)

[LB]

"Here's what U don't know: According to a few sources Wilder allegedly had his grades "fixed" so that he could even get into FSU. Now he could be OUT. Sad."

I think I've got something to contribute to that one.

When Randy Moss got axed from both FSU and Notre Dame, he made his 2 year stop at Marshall. While at Marshall, two students were sent by the athletic department to make sure he went to class. Anything more, you'll have to email me.

[roachcane77]

Wow... this Heyman kid seems like quite the athlete.

So he's coming in NOW?

[Swami for CEO]

You have to be a little slow to have your grades fixed to get into FSU. I mean almost anyone can get into that school

Posted by: raizecane | June 25, 2012 at 04:27 PM

Anyone but Wilder.

I'm jus sayin...

[Old Skool]

This should get interesting ...

The head of Florida State University told Gov. Rick Scott's higher education reform panel Monday that budget cuts are making his faculty a "farm team" for out-of-state schools.

Of 58 arts and sciences faculty members who received outside offers, Florida State was able to retain only eight, Barron said. He said they received offers that averaged $20,000, or 24 percent, more than what they were making at Florida State.

[LB]

You've got mail, CEO.

[CaneRock]

Heyman may come in here as a kicker, here He is kicking a 57 yarder in practice.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EGEi9cmN3iY

Darin Erstad maybe?

But I'd like to here Sixer chime in on this part of the article.

"The Miami coaches are pretty sure they can turn me into a first-round draft pick."

LMAO

[j.w.]

He didn't specify what sport, though Canerock. :)

[CaneRock]

He didn't specify what sport, though Canerock. :)

Posted by: j.w. | June 25, 2012 at 06:53 PM

LOL True.

[Ohio_Cane]

Assuming he meant baseball since he got drafted to the MLB, and he's gonna be a walk-on for football.

[Swami for CEO]

LB, Herbie and Grant Heyman...U have email!

[SinisterCane]

LB, thanks in advance :)

starling6996@yahoo.com

[4-Real]

Travis Johnson 2 da U!! IT'S ABOUT DAMN TIME!!

[Ohio_Cane]

Travis Johnson 2 da U!! IT'S ABOUT DAMN TIME!!

Posted by: 4-Real | June 25, 2012 at 07:51 PM
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4-real is happy!!! Say it ain't so!! Lol JK bro

He'll be a TE from day one from what I'm reading.

[LB]

That's some great size. They're not playing around on offense.

[LB]

"LB, thanks in advance :)"

Ummm... for what?

[OCALACANE]

CEO check your mail for proofs :)

[SinisterCane]

"LB, thanks in advance :)"

Ummm... for what?

Posted by: LB | June 25, 2012 at 08:19 PM

"Here's what U don't know: According to a few sources Wilder allegedly had his grades "fixed" so that he could even get into FSU. Now he could be OUT. Sad."

I think I've got something to contribute to that one.

When Randy Moss got axed from both FSU and Notre Dame, he made his 2 year stop at Marshall. While at Marshall, two students were sent by the athletic department to make sure he went to class. Anything more, you'll have to email me.

Posted by: LB | June 25, 2012 at 04:59 PM

[TonyCane]

One thing when discussing rankings vs record is that the former is a lagging indicator. For most players it take a minimum of a year before they become a contributor. In this case, I would be conservative and say two years.

Here's Miami's yearly Rivals ranking, as well as its record two years later:

Year Ranking Lagging Record
2002: 8th 9-3
2003: 5th 9-3
2004: 6th 7-6
2005: 7th 5-7
2006: 14th 7-6
2007: 19th 9-4
2008: 5th 7-6
2009: 15th 6-6
2010: 16th ?
2011: 36th ?

[Swami for CEO]

Ocala...the designs are ROCKIN!

Love it and sent U a few emails.

[TonyCane]

Honorary Hurricane for life Psycho Sid Vicious made his return to WWE RAW for the first time in 15 years tonight!

[CaneRock]

Arizona is your 2012 NCAA Baseball Champs...

[CaneRock]

Travis Johnson 2 da U!! IT'S ABOUT DAMN TIME!!

Posted by: 4-Real | June 25, 2012 at 07:51 PM

But He's a 3*!

[orange 'n green in the vein]

Floriduh, the one program in the nation so mediocre that not even Andy Lopez can manage them to a win for all the marbles!

I mean, it's not like miracles don't happen every day, Sid doesn't even limp when he walks to the wrestling ring now despite his all-time catastrophic maiming over a decade ago, what's the turds excuse all these years in the making for their lameness?

[4-Real]

Travis is a 3 star with over 40 offers CaneRock, unlike Skreetz boy Brisley Estime who only has a handful of offers from Stoney Brook, Tennessee St. & Willie Nelson's Truck Driving School lol

[Six]

The What - Kevin Olsen is who I'm going with or one of the Baseball/QB kiddos

[MIA Chi 'Cane '98]

86/CEO- sent U an email. Please let me know U got it.

[TonyCane]

Perhaps the more accurate way of looking at this is to take a three-year rolling average of Miami's Rivals ranking. This would more properly reflect the star-based talent of a squad at any given year. Thus here are the three year recruiting ranking averages, compared to the record of the time:

Year 3-Yr Rolling Avg Record
2004: 6th, 9-3
2005: 6th, 9-3
2006: 9th, 7-6
2007: 13th, 5-7
2008: 13th, 7-6
2009: 13th, 9-3
2010: 12th, 7-6
2011: 22nd, 6-6

Now let's compare the three year recruting ranking rolling avg to actual record for a few other schools:

USC
2004: 6th, 13-0
2005: 4th, 12-1
2006: 3rd, 11-2
2007: 4th, 11-2
2008: 4th, 12-1
2009: 5th, 9-4
2010: 4th, 8-5
2011: 3rd, 10-2

UT:
2004: 11st, 11-1
2005: 18st, 13-0
2006: 14th, 10-3
2007: 10th, 10-3
2008: 8th, 12-1
2009: 8th, 13-1
2010: 7th, 5-7
2011: 4th, 8-5

ALABAMA
2004: 35th, 6-6
2005: 30th, 10-2
2006: 18th, 6-7
2007: 13th, 7-6
2008: 7th, 12-2
2009: 4th, 14-0
2010: 2nd, 10-3
2011: 2nd, 12-1

LSU
2004: 6th, 9-3
2005: 8th, 11-2
2006: 10th, 11-2
2007: 11th, 12-2
2008: 7th, 8-5
2009: 6th, 9-4
2010: 6th, 11-2
2011: 5th, 13-1

FSU
2004: 10th, 9-3
2005: 9th, 8-5
2006: 3rd, 7-6
2007: 2nd, 7-6
2008: 9nd, 9-4
2009: 11th, 7-6
2010: 13th, 10-4
2011: 7th, 9-4

UF
2004: 11th, 7-5
2005: 9th, 9-3
2006: 9th, 13-1
2007: 11th, 9-4
2008: 6th, 13-1
2009: 6th, 13-1
2010: 2nd, 8-5
2011: 6th, 7-6

NOTRE DAME
2004: 32rd, 6-4
2005: 28th, 9-3
2006: 27th, 10-3
2007: 9th, 3-9
2008: 6th, 7-6
2009: 10th, 6-6
2010: 12th, 8-5
2011: 15th, 8-5

[myndraize]

Damn! I had $100 on s.carolina

[SlingBlade]

For those of U who care.....Nico Marley committed to Tulane.

[Ohio_Cane]

For those of U who care.....Nico Marley committed to Tulane.

Posted by: SlingBlade | June 26, 2012 at 09:09 AM
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Must have found out he wasn't getting a Cane offer.

[CaneRock]

Must have found out he wasn't getting a Cane offer.

Posted by: Ohio_Cane | June 26, 2012 at 09:18 AM

Or maybe He found out AG ain't with the "puff puff pass". YEAH MON! Feelin' irie, GANGA MON!

[herbieibis]

I don't think we need any 5'7 LBs anymore.

Just think, without a bad call in the endzone, 5 int's from Testeverde, running out of gas in the 4Th QT against Neb, A bad call on a Cleveland Gary Fumble & just plain getting punked by Ala.+ getting the shaft and not getting to play Oakie in 2000, we could possibly could of had at least 10 ships in a 19 year period of time. Dam I long for the glory days!

[LB]

Not to mention the Ohio State game which caused me to destroy my old CRT...

[Regular Joe]

OGV isn't that something? Lopez gets fired from Floriduh because of not having CWS success and turns around and in a few short years wins it all at zona. Yet Sully has arguably the most talent in the nation (check how many got drafted and where) and cant even manage ONE win against a MAC powerhouse. This was probably their best chance ever to win it all.

It has to stick in your craw if you're a turd baseball fanboy. (cough, cough)

Fire Sully. lol

As for Mike Martin, his story is just sad and pathetic. Zero for a lifetime.

[CaneRock]

Posted on Monday, 06.25.12Posted on Monday, 06.25.12

By ANGELA K. BROWN and DANNY ROBBINS
Associated Press

DALLAS -- A former Baylor basketball player is facing federal extortion charges for allegedly threatening to release "derogatory information" about Heisman Trophy winner Robert Griffin III.

Richard Khamir Hurd's bond was set at $25,000 after his first appearance Monday in federal court in Waco, Texas.
A person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press that Griffin, the Baylor quarterback who was the No. 2 overall draft choice of the Washington Redskins, was the target of the alleged extortion attempt. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because authorities had not disclosed the detail.

Court documents say Hurd contacted a representative from a St. Louis agency, threatening to publicize derogatory information about one of his clients unless he was paid a "substantial sum" of money. The representative is identified by the initials B.D.

Griffin's agent is St. Louis-based Ben Dogra, who didn't respond to messages Monday. The documents don't name Griffin.

AP Sports Writer Stephen Hawkins contributed to this report.

[CaneRock]

Posted by: CaneRock | June 26, 2012 at 10:43 AM

Hmmmm, I'm curious to know what kind of info Hurd had.

[CoCane]

^^^ Sounds like RG3 is a lil' "fruity". Lol!

[The What]

You can bet that every media outlet will be down in Waco investigating and trying to get the scoop on what it could be.

[Ohio_Cane]

Corey Long:

TAMPA, Fla. -- While it's not likely five-star defensive back Vernon Hargreaves III will make a decision before the new year, what he does in the next month could go a long way to figuring out his future.

Currently Hargreaves, who is No. 4 in the ESPN 150, says he's made no cuts but three schools stand out.

"I don't have a top group of schools but I'm favoring Miami, USF and Florida," Hargreaves said. "I have taken a few visits around the state, I just went back to Miami on Thursday and I feel good about those three schools right now."

If you have an "ESPN Insider" account, U can read the rest here:

http://insider.espn.go.com/college-sports/recruiting/football/story?id=8095040&_slug_=usf-superbull-showcase-notes&action=login&appRedirect=http%3a%2f%2finsider.espn.go.com%2fcollege-sports%2frecruiting%2ffootball%2fstory%3fid%3d8095040%26_slug_%3dusf-superbull-showcase-notes