Holmes Recognized for Performance at Cincinnati

Women's Rowing

vs Cornell University

Apr 4|Final

Men's Lacrosse9

at #2/#2 North Carolina14

Apr 4|Final

Softball4

at Pittsburgh5

Apr 4|Final

Women's Lacrosse10

at #17 Duke9

Apr 4|Final

Tennis2

at Florida State4

Apr 5|Final

Track and Field

Apr 10

at Friar Invitational

Track and Field

Apr 10

at Duke Invitational

Tennis

Apr 10|3 p.m.

vs Georgia Tech

Softball

Apr 10|4 PM

at Boston College

Track and Field

Apr 11

at Big Red Invitational

Sophomore cornerback Mike Holmes had an interception, a fumble recovery, two pass breakups and six tackles at Cincinnati to earn BIG EAST Honor Roll recognition.

12/1/2008 12:20:34 PM | Football

SYRACUSE, N.Y. – Sophomore cornerback and kick returner Mike Holmes (Jacksonville, Fla.) earned a spot on the BIG EAST Honor Roll for his efforts in Syracuse’s game at #16 Cincinnati on November 29. He recorded six tackles, one interception, one fumble recovery and two pass breakups, in addition to returning seven kickoffs for 161 yards. It is the second honor of the season for Holmes, who was recognized for his effort against Pittsburgh in September.

Holmes was SU’s fourth-leading tackler in 2008, posting 68 stops in 12 games playing both cornerback and safety. He had two interceptions, five pass breakups, four fumble recoveries and one forced fumble.

As a kick returner, Holmes averaged 23.0 yards per return (41 returns for 941 yards), including a 90-yard return for a touchdown against Pittsburgh. He ranks fourth in the BIG EAST in kick return average.