Clarence Holmes

Position: Defensive Line Alma Mater: USMA '03

One of the finest defensive linemen to pass through Army's storied grid program, Clarence Holmes is in his ninth year along the Black Knights' sideline and enters his eighth season as a full-time staff member. Holmes once again works with Army's defense this fall, concentrating on the defensive tackles.

As a graduate assistant coach in 2003, Holmes was handed a wealth of responsibility midway through the season after then-defensive line coach John Mumford was elevated to interim head coach in October. Through the remainder of the campaign, Holmes worked daily with the Black Knights' linemen.

Holmes was a two-time team captain who lettered in each of his four years in the Black, Gold and Gray. He amassed 121 career tackles while splitting his time between the defensive tackle and defensive end positions. Holmes appeared in 37 games during his Black Knight career, earning starting assignments in 23 outings.

The Decatur, Ga., native graduated as Army's all-time leader in quarterback sacks (11.5) and currently stands second in the program's annals. Holmes also presently ranks seventh on the program's career tackles-for-loss leader board (26). His seven sacks in 2001 tied Army's single-season record.

Following graduation, Holmes completed his Field Artillery Officer Basic Course in 2004 before returning to the Academy's grid staff.

Holmes and his wife, Dawn, live in Highland Falls, N.Y., with their four children: daughter, Isabelle, and sons, Elijah, Ovadyah and Ephraim.