Cornerback Darnay Holmes talks about his interception against Washington and the tackling issues the defense is having.
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Video: Darnay Holmes after practice Sept. 27
Cornerback Darnay Holmes talks about what he learned from going against Memphis and Stanford these past two weeks, learning to stick to the defensive script and “energy vampires.”
Video: Darnay Holmes after UCLA’s 56-23 win over Hawaii
Cornerback Darnay Holmes talks about getting his first career interception in his hometown, how the defense persevered without three key leaders and whether he is much of a vocal leader as a freshman.
Darnay Holmes represents Pasadena, fallen friend Darius Smith
Darnay Holmes left Pasadena for high school, but the star freshman cornerback has always stayed loyal to his hometown. He’ll soon make his collegiate debut in the city that raised him.
Pasadena produced defensive backs coach Demetrice Martin as well as fellow UCLA defensive backs Elijah Gates and Octavius Spencer. Martin says they were all “cut from the same cloth” woven in a small, but proud athletic city.
“I think to be honest, we produce the best athletes in Cali,” said Gates, who played pop warner football with Holmes in Pasadena. “We have that drive to be great.”
Holmes, who is leading the competition for a starting cornerback role, has gotten off to a great start at UCLA, but it’s only the beginning for the 19 year old.
More on Holmes, his hometown and his “little brother” Darius Smith.
Video: Darnay Holmes after practice Aug. 10
Defensive back Darnay Holmes talks about competing for a starting role, how he became so fearless on the field and how the final play of his high school career still drives him.