2017 UConn Commit - Robert Holmes (West Palm Beach Florida)

[UConnDan97]

Welcome to the Dog Pound, Big Rob!!!

 

[6builder]

Hell yeah!! This is a huge get to beat these programs. Amazing.

Outstanding work coaches, well done.
Welcome Robert!!

 

[BlueDogs]

Looks like RE is reloading with some real quality FBS level prospects. Love it! Makes Diaco look like a child.

 

[jackl]

We beat out Auburn and Miami for a recruit? I... didn't even know that was a thing you could do.

Probably figured a great education would be a plus in his later years. Welcome to UCONN. GO HUSKIES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[businesslawyer]

No one is happier with the coaching change, or more appreciative of REv1.0, than I am.

That having been said, nothing Edsall does will make Diaco look like a child until we start winning games consistently. Not recruiting tweets from high school kids, not signing day announcements, not press conferences.

Showing Diaco that it could be done requires waiting until we win games.

 

[ShakyTheMohel]

Corey Bender ‏@Corey_Bender 35s 35 seconds ago
South's No. 24 OG, @GoOxbridge standout Robert Holmes flipped from FAU to #UConn this morning. Nice get for Edsall.

Scout analysis:

Evaluation: Holmes is a massive hog in the trenches that suits up at offensive guard on the high school level, so he won't need to go through a position change over a year from now. Holmes must continue to work on his pass protection and pad level, but is an aggressive and powerful kid that engulfs his opponent in a hurry. He doesn't hold much bad weight, but needs to get stronger and tighten up his frame as well.

Strengths:

• Drive Blocking Skills
• Hand Placement
• Power And Strength
• Size

Areas to Improve:

• Flexibility
• Pad Level
• Pass Protection

Massive hog? Would he call him that to his face? Lol.

Pretty amazing catch for the staff. He already has great size. He may actually get playing time this year. Never ideal to play a true frosh OL, but desperate times call for desperate measures.

Richardson already making an impact...nice to see these Florida recruits again!

 

[fgbrault]

Welcome Big Rob!

 

[uchusky32]

Welcome to the Pound!

 

[thatguyed]

From back on January 12th..

Lane who?

 

[Papadukes]

Lane always looks like a in every picture

 

[31GuardTrap]

Lane always looks like a in every picture

He's such a putz.

 

[Skiblets]

It's been a good week. What up Holmes!! Welcome!

 

[Jimdish255]

Guys like Robert are what this program needs. OL makes or breaks your gameplan and the opportunities for skill players to make plays. Good job by the staff. And thanks AD Benedict it's all on you.

 

[TheDrifter75]

Robert Holmes is a 6-5 330lb OL from Oxbridge Academy in West Palm Beach Florida. Robert was once an FAU commit. Other offers from Auburn, Miami, Temple and Georgia State. He made a visit to UConn under previous staff and was suppose to visit FAU this weekend.

BIG ROB SENIOR YEAR HIGHLIGHTS #66 - Robert Holmes highlights

Welcome to the freaking pound man!!

I am so jacked! I'm about to go out, do some up downs and run thru a wall.

Their staff may be a bit taller but ours looks more jacked. Love this staff!

 

[SirHypeAlot]

welcome Big Rob!!!

 

[BNich]

Same high school as current TE AJ Garson. Welcome Big Rob!!!

 

[uconnphil2016]

Who is Lane Kiffin? Isn't that Joey Freshwater on the left?

 

[mgrant]

Robert Holmes is a 6-5 330lb OL from Oxbridge Academy in West Palm Beach Florida. Robert was once an FAU commit. Other offers from Auburn, Miami, Temple and Georgia State. He made a visit to UConn under previous staff and was suppose to visit FAU this weekend.

BIG ROB SENIOR YEAR HIGHLIGHTS #66 - Robert Holmes highlights

Seeing this picture makes me think we have a legitimate football program again.

 

[Skiblets]

Robert Holmes is a 6-5 330lb OL from Oxbridge Academy in West Palm Beach Florida. Robert was once an FAU commit. Other offers from Auburn, Miami, Temple and Georgia State. He made a visit to UConn under previous staff and was suppose to visit FAU this weekend.

BIG ROB SENIOR YEAR HIGHLIGHTS #66 - Robert Holmes highlights

Those Nike pullovers are pretty sweet. Need to score one

 

[BlueMAB]

Can he play TE tho?

 

[Husky1964]

Please identify coaches besides Rich and Randy.

 

[kjk9183]

Lashee and Grimes

 

[BlueMAB]

Please identify coaches besides Rich and Randy.

Rhett Lashlee (OC) and JB Grimes (OL)

 

[UConnRock]

Robert Holmes is a 6-5 330lb OL from Oxbridge Academy in West Palm Beach Florida. Robert was once an FAU commit. Other offers from Auburn, Miami, Temple and Georgia State. He made a visit to UConn under previous staff and was suppose to visit FAU this weekend.

BIG ROB SENIOR YEAR HIGHLIGHTS #66 - Robert Holmes highlights

Grimes is making the strong statement that OLs (and OL coaches) do not wear long sleeves

 

[TheDrifter75]

Those Nike pullovers are pretty sweet. Need to score one

Looks like they didn't have one that fit the big guy in the middle!! Haha, lovin this man!