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Ex-Virginia Tech RB Michael Holmes reportedly enrolls at unnamed school

The former Hokie is moving on.

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Former Virginia Tech running back Michael Holmes has enrolled at a new school, according to John Galle of the Daily News-Record. However, Holmes’ new school has not yet been named and it’s unclear whether or not he will play this year. He is apparently focusing on academics and weighing his options for 2014.

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Holmes was “permanently separated” from Virginia Tech in early July after he was convicted on charges of misdemeanor assault and battery. He was involved in a brawl in April, and after the conviction the Virginia Tech student judicial board ruled that he should not be allowed to continue as a student in Blacksburg. Shortly after his dismissal, James Madison showed interest in bringing in Holmes and possibly giving him a scholarship.

If James Madison -- or any other FCS school -- is in fact Holmes’ destination, he’ll be eligible to play for right away.

Holmes didn’t put up big numbers in 2012 for the Hokies, but he was expected to be a major contributor and potentially the No. 1 running back this season. As a redshirt freshman last year, he played in 11 games, carrying 70 times for 280 yards and four touchdowns.

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