Former Steeler and ESPN Radio 970 host Craig Wolfley
mentioned Holmes’ visit in a report for Scout.com.
“On the sideline in coaching gear was former Steelers linebacker Earl Holmes,” Wolfley wrote. “Drafted by the Steelers in the 4th round in 1996, Earl played 10 solid seasons, leaving a lot of beat up people on the field of play in his wake. Earl was a real thumper and it was good to see him. Until recently he was the head coach at Florida A&M.”
Holmes provided encouragement to the players throughout the
game.