The latest news from Scout.com. The Scout.com Network covers college, NFL, MLB, high school, recruiting, and much more http://www.scout.com/ http://media.scout.com/media/rss/scout.gif http://www.scout.com/ en-us Copyright © 2013 Scout.com and Scout.com. All rights reserved. This website is an unofficial and independent source of news and information, and is not affiliated with any school, team or league. info@scout.com info@scout.com Tue, 21 May 2013 08:15:18 GMT http://backend.userland.com/rss Scout.com > People > Xavier Grindle Scout.com RSS Engine v1.0 (Server:SUMMIT) 60 Xavier Grindle's mother made the familiar drive to from Columbia, Mississippi to Starkville this weekend. The sister of former Mississippi State star wide out Terrell Grindle knows the route well. The attention this weekend centered around son Xavier, rather than brother Terrell. Xavier took his lone scheduled official visit this weekend and it appears things went well. http://recruiting.scout.com/2/1148822.html 2047 Steve Robertson http://recruiting.scout.com/2/1148822.html Sun, 15 Jan 2012 18:30:00 GMT 1 73 Football Recruiting recruiting Xavier Grindle entered his senior season as the top running back prospect in the state of Mississippi. 2,100 yards, a 2A south state championship and an All-State selection later, Xavier has done nothing but aid that distinction. Highlights of Grindle in action this past season are featured in this ScoutTV presentation. http://recruiting.scout.com/2/1146452.html 2047 Steve Robertson http://recruiting.scout.com/2/1146452.html Sat, 07 Jan 2012 16:54:00 GMT 1 73 Football Recruiting recruiting Xavier Grindle ran for over 2,100 yards as a senior. His efforts helped the Eagles of East Marion to the 2A state championship game. With his high school career now behind him, Grindle is ready to move on the college level and a career in the rugged western division of the SEC. Xavier had the chance to sit down with his future head Coach Dan Mullen earlier this week and talk about what to expect. http://recruiting.scout.com/2/1146261.html 2047 Steve Robertson http://recruiting.scout.com/2/1146261.html Fri, 06 Jan 2012 21:33:00 GMT 1 73 Football Recruiting recruiting It all began during the dog days of summer, but now only a handful of teams will be able to play the first week in December. A pair of Mississippi State commitments punched their tickets to the big dance this weekend, while another saw his high school career come to an end. http://mississippistate.scout.com/2/1132664.html 2047 Steve Robertson http://mississippistate.scout.com/2/1132664.html Sat, 26 Nov 2011 05:47:00 GMT 0 136 Mississippi State mississippistate Xavier Grindle entered his senior season as the top running back in the state of Mississippi. Just ten yards shy of 2,000 yards for the season and one win away from playing for a state title, Grindle has not disappointed. Xavier committed to Mississippi State during the summer and has looked back on that commitment. http://recruiting.scout.com/2/1131912.html 2047 Steve Robertson http://recruiting.scout.com/2/1131912.html Wed, 23 Nov 2011 17:26:00 GMT 1 73 Football Recruiting recruiting The MSU commitment scoreboard update is a free weekly feature available during football season that allows readers to keep up with how the Bulldogs-to-be are doing in their final seasons before joining the team in Starkville. http://mississippistate.scout.com/2/1121590.html 2047 Steve Robertson http://mississippistate.scout.com/2/1121590.html Wed, 26 Oct 2011 12:38:00 GMT 0 136 Mississippi State mississippistate East Marion (Columbia, MS) High School class of 2012 running back Xavier Grindle, a Mississippi State commitment, is showcased in this ScoutTV August 19, 2011 game vs South Pike High School. http://mississippistate.scout.com/2/1109849.html 2047 Gene Swindoll http://mississippistate.scout.com/2/1109849.html Fri, 23 Sep 2011 18:26:00 GMT 1 136 Mississippi State mississippistate Xavier Grindle was named to the Clarion Ledger's Dandy Dozen squad earlier this summer. His selection came as a surprise to no one. Heading into the his senior campaign, Grindle is one of the top ground gainers in all of Mississippi. Xavier, the state's top senior running back, committed to Mississippi State a few weeks back. http://recruiting.scout.com/2/1099190.html 2047 Steve Robertson http://recruiting.scout.com/2/1099190.html Thu, 25 Aug 2011 16:05:00 GMT 1 73 Football Recruiting recruiting Xavier Grindle, Scout.com's No. 42 nationally-ranked running back, has been nothing less than consistent during his high school career at East Marion. He's rushed for over 1,200 yards each season and looks to add to that total during his last go-around. http://recruiting.scout.com/2/1090639.html 2047 Yancy Porter http://recruiting.scout.com/2/1090639.html Sat, 30 Jul 2011 16:49:00 GMT 1 73 Football Recruiting recruiting Xavier Grindle grew up on the banks of the Pearl River. The river town of Columbia, Mississippi claims a strong legacy of football talent that includes the names of Walter Payton, Eagle Day, Big Jim Dunaway, Eagle Mautlich and many others. While Grindle has a healthy respect of those who came before him, he is the first Marion county football player to ever be named to the Dandy Dozen. http://recruiting.scout.com/2/1090111.html 2047 Steve Robertson http://recruiting.scout.com/2/1090111.html Thu, 28 Jul 2011 18:54:00 GMT 1 73 Football Recruiting recruiting 3-star RB Xavier Grindle made the verbal pledge to Mississippi State at Big Dawg camp. Find out more here as he talks to FOX Sports' Laura McKeeman about his commitment. http://recruiting.scout.com/2/1088589.html 2047 Laura McKeeman http://recruiting.scout.com/2/1088589.html Sat, 23 Jul 2011 06:46:00 GMT 1 73 Football Recruiting recruiting Xavier Grindle enters his senior season as the top running back prospect in his home state for the 2012 signing class. East Marion became a power in the south under Head Coach Les Peters, but the Eagles are now under new leadership following the retirement of their long time coach. Xavier is ready to do his part to show the Magnolia State that the Eagles still remain in force in 2A. http://recruiting.scout.com/2/1084738.html 2047 Steve Robertson http://recruiting.scout.com/2/1084738.html Thu, 07 Jul 2011 00:29:00 GMT 1 73 Football Recruiting recruiting Xavier Grindle lives about four hours from Mississippi State and six hours from Ole Miss. The closest school to Grindle is Southern Miss, which is about thirty minutes away. “It’s right down the road,” Grindle said. “I like the environment there and I know some people that go there. It’s a nice place.” All three schools have offered and hold the lead over LSU, Alabama and Auburn, none of... http://recruiting.scout.com/2/1065567.html 2047 Allen Wallace http://recruiting.scout.com/2/1065567.html Tue, 19 Apr 2011 02:58:00 GMT 1 73 Football Recruiting recruiting Ole Miss welcomed over 150 prospects/signees to campus for its annual Grove Bowl game Saturday. Go inside for part one in a series of photo galleries. http://mississippi.scout.com/2/1065493.html 2047 Yancy Porter http://mississippi.scout.com/2/1065493.html Mon, 18 Apr 2011 22:05:00 GMT 1 177 Ole Miss mississippi Truth be told, Xavier Grindle, a 6' 0", 190-pound tailback out of East Marion, was leaning towards making an early commitment to Mississippi State well before his first visit to Ole Miss Saturday. http://recruiting.scout.com/2/1065444.html 2047 Yancy Porter http://recruiting.scout.com/2/1065444.html Mon, 18 Apr 2011 16:24:00 GMT 1 73 Football Recruiting recruiting Xavier Grindle has been one of the most productive running backs in his home state of Mississippi the past three seasons. The East Marion standout reports that he is primed and ready for his best season yet as a senior thanks in large part to a talented crop of returning talent. To avoid possible distractions this season, Xavier is considering pledging his college allegiance sooner than planned. http://recruiting.scout.com/2/1060172.html 2047 Steve Robertson http://recruiting.scout.com/2/1060172.html Wed, 30 Mar 2011 16:57:00 GMT 1 73 Football Recruiting recruiting Scout's initial rankings will be released soon, but the top prospects by regions have already been decided on. Regional Recruiting Analyst Chad Simmons breaks down his top running backs here. http://recruiting.scout.com/2/1059846.html 2047 Chad Simmons http://recruiting.scout.com/2/1059846.html Tue, 29 Mar 2011 12:35:00 GMT 1 73 Football Recruiting recruiting The 6' 0", 195-pound running back out of Columbia, Miss., has gained a couple of instate offers but is looking to make it a trifecta. http://recruiting.scout.com/2/1057768.html 2047 Yancy Porter http://recruiting.scout.com/2/1057768.html Mon, 21 Mar 2011 17:58:00 GMT 1 73 Football Recruiting recruiting Mississippi State football Junior Day photo gallery, February 19, 2011. http://mississippistate.scout.com/2/1049623.html 2047 Gene Swindoll http://mississippistate.scout.com/2/1049623.html Sun, 20 Feb 2011 05:26:00 GMT 0 136 Mississippi State mississippistate The name Xavier Grindle has been making the rounds in the state of Mississippi the past couple of seasons, but on Friday the talented running back served notice to the rest of the country at the U.S. Army Combine that he is more than just a hometown hero. Grindle had an impressive showing against some of the Nation's elite. http://recruiting.scout.com/2/1038657.html 2047 Steve Robertson http://recruiting.scout.com/2/1038657.html Tue, 11 Jan 2011 15:33:00 GMT 1 73 Football Recruiting recruiting