Holmes' versatility pays off in a pinch

 
By Jake Trotter
Published: December 8, 2007

NORMAN — When it comes to summer pick-up basketball among Oklahoma football players, usually the first to be drafted is Lendy Holmes .

When it comes to sprinting, Holmes is as fast as anyone on the team.

In the Fiesta Bowl against West Virginia , OU will be counting on its best all-around athlete to make a seamless conversion back to cornerback after playing the whole season at safety.

And if anyo...


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