Quotes about UH's new punter Tim Grasso

Excited to be playing for UH in the Fall, punter Tim Grasso said:
"I'm so stoked right now." (Deseret News)


Grasso was an all-state WR in high school for the 5A Utah state champions, but he said:
"In high school I thought I might be a receiver (in college). It's a different level when you go to college." (DN)


About why he transferred from Dixie State College to Saddleback Community College, Grasso said that Dixie was turning into a D11 program and:
"I've always wanted to play D1. It's been a dream of mine." (DN)


About having to switch his plan from WR to punter, Grasso said:
"tough to accept, definitely. Coming from being all-state and taking the state championship, you're thinking you're the greatest. You definitely realize college is a different level. It's hard to accept when you're not on the field every second making big plays, but you still do your part." (DN)

DN note: "And he does his punting part exceptionally well. Over two junior college football seasons, Grasso averaged 41.6 yards on 91 punts. He also caught the attention of Hawaii coaches with two fake punts he executed using his athleticism. On one, he threw a pass. He ran for a 20-yard gain on the other."


About how the UH coaches like his athleticism, Grasso said:
"I was an athlete first, then I became a kicker. They (Hawaii coaches) like the duo combination on that." (DN)


About how JJ assured him that he'd be the starting punter, Grasso said:
"They tried out a couple of guys in the spring, but it's my job to take." (DN)


Hoping that his friends and family go to Hawaii to see him play (UH doesn't play at Utah State this season), Grasso said:
"Hopefully. It's Hawaii. That should be enough to get them out there." (DN)