Why Philanthropy is Good Business
Philanthropy is part of who I am, and giving back to the community is a way of life for me and my brother, Terrence Holt. Through the Holt Brothers Foundation, we support children who have a parent with cancer. Our mission has a true purpose because we lost our mom to cancer. There’s no greater feeling,… Read more »
The Kids Energize Me
When we were kids, we played football in the yard…well, pretty much anywhere there was room to toss and catch a ball. That’s where Terrence and I got our start. We were always goofing around, saying we were going to be these famous football players. But that’s where dreams begin. We see kids at our… Read more »
The Big Game that Big Game Never Played
Today, my dad and I are traveling to Alabama where I’m being inducted into the Senior Bowl Hall of Fame. But here’s an interesting story about my career that I bet most of you don’t remember. I never played in the Senior Bowl. I wanted to see how I fared against other seniors playing the… Read more »
Just Someone’s Dad
I hate it when people don’t try, when they take the easy route or slack off. It’s a pet peeve. Just ask the kids I’m coaching this year for the USBA / AAU League. In the interest of full disclosure, my 7th grade son is on the team. And coaching gives me the opportunity to… Read more »
St. Louis Kids Will Benefit from Camp Kesem
The Holt Brothers Foundation supports Camp Kesem, a national college-based organization that runs summer camps for children who have a parent with cancer. Last year, my brother Terrence and I agreed to underwrite the Holt Butterfly Grant to support camp expansions throughout the country. (Last year, it helped Camp Kesem North Carolina operate a much-needed… Read more »
Pulling for the Home Team
My heart is always with St. Louis. But with their absence from the NFL playoffs, I’ll be pulling for my home team. The Carolina Panthers have a chance to clinch the NFC South Division this Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons. Here’s how I see it. The edge goes to Carolina. The Falcons have a 4-11… Read more »
Divided Loyalties
@mondobrew (AKA Lee Odom) sent me this tweet last night during the St. Louis Rams / Seattle Seahawks game: @BigGame81 This #SEAvLA has to be a catch 22 for you. 3 #STATE guys starting on #SEA and your beloved #RAMS. Hey @mondobrew, you think that was bad? Last week I was on the sidelines with… Read more »
Ryan Switzer: He’s My Hero
Ryan Switzer is some kind of guy. In July 2012, he was diagnosed with colon cancer. Yet, just last week, the 37-year-old from Raleigh participated in the IRONMAN competition in Louisville, KY. He also raised $5,000 for the Holt Brothers Foundation through his IRONMAN fundraising page. We got to know a bit about Ryan because… Read more »
Back in the Broadcast Booth
I’ve never been one to shy away from a challenge. So that’s why I decided to tackle the broadcast booth. The first time was in 2010 – the Carolina Panthers vs. the Cleveland Browns. I was totally overwhelmed and swore I would never go back. These announcers make it look so easy. But you’ve got… Read more »
At Camp Kesem, There’s Laughter and Hope
Even though I’m 37 and Terrence is 33, talking about our mom is still difficult. It brings back memories, good and bad. And we relive our experience. Such was the case yesterday, talking with the kids at Camp Kesem, a summer camp for children who have a parent with cancer. We know what those kids… Read more »