WR Santonio Holmes (Super Bowl XLIII MVP)

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Originally Posted by Lebron James

''That's an Ohio State Buckeye. We stick together.''

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Steelers Exec On Holmes' Rise
Posted by Steve Helwagen on Feb 20, 2009

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[elliemae]

I got my 3 DVD's signed by Santonio & yes I got pictures!

[AJHawkfan]

Way to go Elliemae! You know I'm jealous!!

[iambrutus]

i'm sure that 'tone would say the 10k was worth it

[elliemae]

Originally Posted by iambrutus

i'm sure that 'tone would say the 10k was worth it

He is probably saying sure dudes here you go,but we still won!!!
I got to the South Hills Best buy around 11:13 or so planned on 10:30 but oh well!
Big line already,not too worried & they started moving so many in at a time around 11:40. I got inside at 11:59 exactly.
They had you buy your DVD,$19.99 & then the other line wrapped down arond appliances then he was by T.V.'s! Believe it or not I wore my Buckeyes #4 jersey & go an O-H 2 times! Some people had no clue what that was!
Then I got my DVD's signed & he looked up at me & smiled when he saw his old number & said "Go Bucks" to me! That made my day! There were a few people in Buckeye shirts not alot!
I will try to get the pictures up that I took ASAP!
This was so worth it!!

[elliemae]

Okay I will try to get these pics up soon. I have been sleep deprived. I got home at 2:30 my friend Eric a DJ from WDVE was doing the remote & hung with him until it was over. Went home & watched the DVD until 4:30 am.

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Steelers' Holmes scheduled for marijuana hearing

PITTSBURGH (AP) ? Pittsburgh Steelers receiver and Super Bowl MVP Santonio Holmes is scheduled for a preliminary hearing on a misdemeanor marijuana charge stemming from an October traffic stop.

Pittsburgh police say they found three marijuana-filled cigars in Holmes' vehicle when he was pulled over Oct. 23. Police say they stopped Holmes because his vehicle was similar to one they were looking for in a drug sting.

Police say they smelled burning marijuana when they stopped Holmes, who was cooperative and alerted officers to the drugs.

The 24-year-old player is charged with possession of a small amount of marijuana. The charge carries up to a year in jail, but probation or a fine is common in most cases.

The Associated Press: Steelers' Holmes scheduled for marijuana hearing

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Holmes makes court appearance

PITTSBURGH -- Pittsburgh Steelers receiver and Super Bowl MVP Santonio Holmes has waived his right to a preliminary hearing on a misdemeanor marijuana charge stemming from an October traffic stop.



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Holmes didn't comment after his brief appearance Thursday in Pittsburgh City Court.

The decision means Holmes must stand trial or work out a plea agreement with Allegheny County prosecutors. He remains free on bond.

Pittsburgh police say Holmes had three marijuana-filled cigars in his vehicle when he was pulled over Oct. 23, 2008. Police say Holmes was cooperative and alerted officers to the drugs.

The 24-year-old player is charged with possession of a small amount of marijuana. The charge carries 30 days' probation and a fine, far less than the one-year maximum for other third-degree misdemeanors in Pennsylvania.

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Holmes receives star treatment in court
By Bobby Kerlik
TRIBUNE-REVIEW
Friday, February 27, 2009

Super Bowl MVP Santonio Holmes might have been the only defendant Thursday to receive a hero's welcome in Pittsburgh Municipal Court.

Strolling into the Downtown courtroom with his attorney to answer a charge of marijuana possession, the Steelers wide receiver was intercepted by Deputy District Attorney Christopher Avetta.

"That was a good catch," Avetta said as he shook one of the hands that snared the winning touchdown in Super Bowl XLIII. Holmes' response was inaudible.

The defendant caught more accolades from the bench.

"I want to commend you for donating your receiver gloves to charity," said District Judge Gene Ricciardi. "It shows you have a strong character."

Ricciardi then arraigned Holmes and released him on his own recognizance.

Holmes declined comment afterward to the throng of reporters.

"Oh no, I'm not surprised (by the coverage). He's the MVP of the Super Bowl. God forbid, they litter," attorney Robert Del Greco said.

"It's the Steelers. Is anything else important?" he joked.

Holmes receives star treatment in court - Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

[BuckNutty]

Official site of the Pittsburgh Steelers - Article

Ward, the Super Bowl XL MVP, is happy to be a two-time Super Bowl Champion, but he is also happy fellow wideout Santonio Holmes, who was the MVP of Super Bowl XLIII.
?I have seen him work day-to-day putting in the time and effort,? said Ward. ?His life is going to change. Regardless of what happens you can?t take that away from him. I don?t know of too many teams in the league that can say they have two Super Bowl MVPs as starting wideouts on their team.?

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Buckeye greats highlight kickoff benefit
Lauren Ludlow
Issue date: 4/9/09



Ohio State football coaches Jim Tressel, John Cooper and Earle Bruce had some special guests at this year's Buckeye Football Spring Kickoff on Wednesday. The coaches were joined by Super Bowl MVP Santonio Holmes and Pittsburgh Steelers defensive coordinator Dick LeBeau. Proceeds from the event were donated to The Tressel Family Fund For Cancer Prevention and The Earle and Jean Bruce Alzheimer's Research Fund at the Ohio State University Medical Center.

Holmes was introduced with a video of his Super Bowl-winning touchdown. He took to the podium to say a few words about what he has been up to and what OSU means to him.

"It's definitely an honor to be here today. It took a lot for coach to get me up here," Holmes said. "I've been running around a lot dealing with off and on the field things from winning the Super Bowl."

But Holmes said he has never forgotten his experience at OSU.

"Everywhere I go, every place I've been, I'm always reminded of something from Ohio State. Whether I see someone with a shirt on or just with the colors on," Holmes said. "I'm always thinking about Ohio State."

Buckeye greats highlight kickoff benefit - Campus

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Steelers' Holmes Ready To 'Climb The Mountain Again'
Super Bowl XLIII MVP Joins Team On South Side
April 21, 2009



PITTSBURGH -- While there were still some missing faces from the Steelers voluntary workouts on Tuesday, the team welcomed a key member of their Super Bowl XLIII roster back to the South Side.

Running back Willie Parker, linebacker Larry Foote and safety Troy Polamalu were absent from the OTA (organized team activity), but Super Bowl XLIII MVP Santonio Holmes was back at practice after having flight problems and arriving late to town on Monday.

Holmes' celebrity has increased since he caught the game-winning touchdown in the waning moments of the Super Bowl to beat the Arizona Cardinals and earn the Steelers a league-leading sixth Lombardi Trophy.

While some of his teammates may not have seen him in person during the off-season, they certainly saw a lot of him on TV.

"Jay Leno, 'Regis & Kelly,' '106 & Park,' David Letterman -- what else you want? When you watch those late night shows, you're watching actresses, presidents, governors and here comes Santonio Holmes," said cornerback Ike Taylor of his teammate's media tour.

But Holmes insists all the attention and hype that goes along with winning a Super Bowl has only made him hungrier.

"Higher stakes -- you got to climb the mountain again. You're already at the top, but it start's a new season, therefore you've got to climb it again and reach the top again," said Holmes.

Steelers' Holmes Ready To 'Climb The Mountain Again' - Sports News Story - WTAE Pittsburgh

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Steelers' Santonio Holmes Arraigned On Pot Charge
April 29, 2009

PITTSBURGH -- Pittsburgh Steelers receiver and Super Bowl MVP Santonio Holmes has been formally arraigned on a misdemeanor marijuana charge stemming from a traffic stop in October.

Pittsburgh police said they found three marijuana-filled cigars in Holmes' car when he was pulled over Oct. 23 near Mellon Arena. Holmes was stopped because his vehicle was similar to one police were looking for in a drug sting.

Police said Holmes cooperated and pointed out the drugs to officers.

Holmes' attorney has characterized the marijuana charge as a low-grade misdemeanor. At most, Holmes faces 30 days probation and a $500 fine if convicted.

Holmes didn't appear at the hearing, at which charges are formally presented and his attorney enters his appearance.

A pretrial conference is scheduled for May 22.

Steelers' Santonio Holmes Arraigned On Pot Charge - Sports News Story - WPXI Pittsburgh