Holmes Honored by BIG EAST
9/8/2009 8:23:00 PM | Football
Syracuse junior free safety Mike Holmes (Jacksonville, Fla.) earned BIG EAST Honor Roll recognition for his eight tackle, one interception performance against Minnesota on September 5. Holmes paced the Orange defense with his eight tackles. He intercepted a pass to end Minnesota's first drive of the second quarter, giving the Orange possession on the Syracuse 30 yard line.
A three-year starter, Holmes has 140 tackles, four fumble recoveries, one forced fumble and one interception in 25 games at Syracuse.
Holmes and the Orange play at #9/8 Penn State on Saturday, September 12 (12:00 p.m., Big Ten Network) before returning to the Carrier Dome for six consecutive home games.
Syracuse will host Northwestern on Legends Day when the University will honor former head coach Dick MacPherson for his upcoming College Football Hall of Fame enshrinement. Tickets for the 7:00 p.m. game are available online and at the Carrier Dome Box Office (888-DOME-TIX),
Season tickets for the 2009 campaign start at $100 for the 2009 season. Adult Individual game tickets for all eight home games are $38 each. Youth tickets (ages 12 & under) for seven home games are $18 each. For the game against Maine on September 26, Youth & Senior Citizen day, all youth and Senior Citizens (ages 60 & over) tickets will be $15 each. Family Packs are available for all home games when purchased in advance, with the exception of games against Maine and Akron. A $99 Family Pack, which is a $28 savings, includes two adult tickets, two youth tickets (12 and under), $5 concession coupon and a $10 parking pass. Fans are invited to save up to 40% on the ticket price by purchasing tickets in groups of 35 or more and 100 or more. For questions about Group Sales, please call (315-443-3212).
For further questions and details call the Carrier Dome Box Office during business hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at 1-888-DOMETIX.
