Holmes gets high praise from FAMU's interim president

Larry Robinson, Ph.D.
Interim President
Florida A&M University

TALLAHASSEE, Florida  -- The way FAMU interim president Larry Robinson introduced head football coach Earl Holmes on Sunday was fitting for the occasion.

He was addressing a crowd of hundreds, which came to the annual Rattlers Boosters Kickoff, where fans are supposed to get a good dose of hype. The Marching 100 even surprisingly made its first public appearance in almost two years. .

But that couldn’t overshadow the moment. It was about Holmes and the football team.

“It is his time now,” Robinson said, as Holmes began a slow walk to the stage at The Moon. “I introduce the next winningest football coach in FAMU history, Earl Holmes.”

Afterward, Robinson took it farther, saying that his decision to hire Holmes eight months ago has rejuvenated supporters of the football program and the university.

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