Santonio Holmes
Santonio Holmes
Santonio Holmes Jr.is a former American football wide receiver. He was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the first round of the 2006 NFL Draft after playing college football at Ohio State. In 2009, Holmes was named MVP of Super Bowl XLIII as his team beat the Arizona Cardinals. In 2010, Holmes was traded to the New York Jets in exchange for the Jets' fifth round pick. Holmes has also played for the Chicago Bears...
ProfessionFootball Player
Date of Birth3 March 1984
CityBelle Glade, FL
mom taken worries
I told my mom that all our worries are pretty much taken care, financially.
class elite guys name ohio played reason top
That's pretty much my reason for going to Ohio State. To be one of those top guys chosen, to be in that elite class with the receivers who have played there and have their name out there in the NFL. I really want to be part of that tradition.
decision family sure talking
It's still probably about 50-50. The decision has to come about quicker, just to be done with it. I still have a lot of talking to do with my parents, just to make sure they feel comfortable with my decision and making sure that I do the right thing for my family and myself.
confidence
It's not that I think I'm better than (other receivers), but you have to have confidence in yourself, ... I'm very confident.
coming game good publicity ted teddy
Ted Ginn didn't get much publicity coming into this game and I think that was good for him. Teddy was terrific.
affect capable game leading plays team
Pretty much we don't have a No. 1 quarterback. We have two quarterbacks who are capable of making plays and leading this team ... that doesn't affect me at all in game situations.
I don't want to be (No.) 20, 25, 30.
business exciting
(College football) is way more exciting than the NFL. It's more of a business when you get to the NFL. Now, it's more like having fun.
consistency job knowing program season stepped time
The consistency he's had all season has been big for the program and big for our team, just knowing he would get the job done every time he stepped out on the field.
guys lead ready team
You've got to go in with the mind-set that you've got two guys ready to lead this team to victory.
determines money nfl year
This is my money year, ... This is the year that determines if I go to the NFL or not.