Despite still being a freshman eigibility-wise, Lloyd has been on campus for over a year-and-a-half after graduating a semester early from Charlotte’s Victory Christian School in Dec. 2007 ... will benefit from having two spring practices and two fall camps under his belt when he takes the field competively this fall ... has impressed coaches to the point that he is listed as the starter at the bandit position previously occupied by NCAA all-time games-played leader Pierre Banks.
2008: Redshirted.
High School: Rated a two-star prospect by Rivals.com ... had nearly 200 tackles, six interceptions, three forced fumbles and three fumble recoveries over his final two prep seasons ... earned all-district recognition following senior campaign ... named team’s most valuable player ... coached by Frank Crockett ... enrolled at ASU after graduating from Victory Christian in December 2007 and participated in 2008 spring practice with the Mountaineers.
On Holmes: After playing as a true freshman, expected to be a starting linebacker spot at WILL as a sophomore ... Came on very strong late last season in drawing the starting nod at the end of the year ... Plays with great instincts ... Continues to work hard at refining his game ... Has great vision as he was also a point guard in basketball in high school ... Very tough, physical player ... Has huge potential and upside in the future.
As a freshman in 2008: Only returning true freshman to play for the Minutemen ... Saw action in the final six games ... Racked up 23 tackles including 2.5 TFLs ... Also picked off first-career interception (seven yards) in first-college start against Hofstra (11/22) in finale ... Also racked up career-high 10 tackles in finale vs. the Pride, subbing for an injured Josh Jennings at middle linebacker ... Had eight tackles (three solo) along with 1.5 TFLs at New Hampshire (11/15) ... Two tackles against both Maine (11/8) and Rhode Island (11/1) ... Made college debut against Delaware (10/4) with a tackle.
Before College: Star at Blacksburg High School, coached by David Crist, father of UMass wide receivers coach Brian Crist ... All-State, All Group AA Second-Team and All-Region in 2007 ... Honored as First-Team River Ridge District in 2006 and 2007 ... Named district Defensive Player of the Year in 2006 and Defensive Back of the Year in 2007 ... In four years had 454 total tackles including 281 solo stops ... Career totals of 37 tackles for loss, 12 sacks, six interceptions, seven pass break-ups and six fumble recoveries ... As a receiver has 53 career catches for 881 yards and 10 touchdowns ... Racked up 115 total tackles, 74 solo as a senior ... Has six tackles for loss, four sacks and two fumbles recovered ... Made 19 catches for 275 yards along with five touchdowns as a senior ... Was also a four-year starter in basketball and ran track and field ... Won AAU State Basketball championship ... Academic Athletic Award ... Honor Roll student.
Personal: Tyler Lamore Holmes ... Born Dec. 21, 1989 in Blacksburg, Va. ... Son of Becky Holmes ... Brother of Lauren and Charles Hypes ... Enrolled in the College of Arts and Sciences.
CAREER STATISTICS (Defense)
Year GP UT AT TT Sacks TFL Int PD
2008 6/0 9 14 23 0-0 2.5-6 1-7 1
Career Highs
Tackles: 10 vs. Hofstra (11/22/08)
Interceptions: 1 vs. Hofstra (11/22/08)
TFLs: 1.5 at New Hampshire (11/15/08)
“Tolerance and Apathy are the last virtues of a dying society.” Aristotle
Malo periculosam, libertatem quam quietam servitutem.
#36 - Eric Coleman
Position: CB
Year: Freshman
Hometown: Denver, Colo.
High School: Montbello
Height: 5-11
Weight: 175
High School: Lettered in football, basketball, track and baseball... Team captain sophomore and senior year... Averaged 10 tackles per game... Honor roll for two years.
2008
played in 10 games...17 tackles...9 solo, 8 asst
2007
Sat out the season as a redshirt.
High School
Unanimous selection to the All-District 6-5A First-Team at inside linebacker as Hebron made the move to Class 5A in 2006...team posted a 10-2 record, advancing to the second round of the Class 5A Division II playoffs...as a senior registered 77 total tackles -- 35 solos and 42 assists...among his stops were two tackles for lost yards and two quarterback sacks...also caused two fumbles, recovered two, intercepted three passes and broke up five more...Hebron's linebacking corps was ranked among the top 10 in Texas' highest class by 5atexasfootball.com...member of Hebron's 16-0 2005 Class 4A state championship team...high school coach was Brian Brazil.
Academic Notes: Plans to study business…2007: Named outstanding freshman on defense by the coaching staff…Saw action in all 11 games…Recorded 12 tackles on the season with one interception…Returned a botched snap on a extra-point attempt for two points to push the lead back to seven points and provide the winning points in 44-43 victory at Portland State…High School: A 2007 graduate of Grant High School…Played for Diablo Lewis…Earned all-league at running back and rover…Garnered all-state honorable mention honors…Helped team to state quarterfinals and 11-1 record…Three-year letterwinner in tack and field…Part of state qualifier 4x100-meter relay team…Personal: Born Kasseem Osheroff Nov. 30, 1988 in Eugene, Ore…Son of Sara Osheroff…Has one sister, Eva.
