Murraine column: Words are nice, but fans also want wins

TALLAHASSEE, Florida  -- At times during the many get-acquainted stops Earl Holmes made around the state, it seemed like a movie script playing out.

Local boy makes good with a stellar football career, then returns to his hometown to coach at his alma mater. First he was an assistant coach at FAMU, and how he is the head coach.

Everywhere he went, Holmes heard how proud folks are of him — going from a college walk-on to being one of the most feared linebackers in the NFL.

And it was more of the same when a crowd gathered in Midway earlier this week for his final chalk-talk session.

State representative Alan Williams talked about Holmes’ accomplishments.

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