Wednesday, July 24, 2013

REPORT: Appalachian State's Holloway Transfers to Florida A&M

ASHEVILLE, North Carolina  --  Asheville High alum Tysean Holloway confirmed this morning that he has left the Appalachian State football program and transferred to Florida A&M.

Holloway redshirted as a freshman for the Mountaineers in 2012 and was expected to compete for a starting job at running back.

“I really enjoy everything down at (Florida A&M),” Holloway said.



“I like the coaching staff. I think we’ve got all the pieces. Football was wonderful at Appalachian State, but I just didn’t enjoy Appalachian State outside of the football experience.”

Holloway said he expects to major in Criminal Justice at Florida A&M.

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Tysean Holloway, 6'-1"/193 lbs.
Running Back
 
The Tysean Holloway (Courtesy: Appalachian State Sports Information)

Highly touted true freshman graduated from Asheville H.S. a semester early and has been on campus since January ... has a leg up on most of his classmates due to the fact that his early enrollment allowed him to participate in all of the team’s offseason activities, including spring practice ... impressed observers in spring ball with his speed and skill ... will push upperclassmen Steven Miller, Rod Chisholm and Michael Frazier for playing time during fall camp.

High School: Graduated early from Asheville H.S. in December 2011 and enrolled at ASU as a true freshman in January 2012 ... rated as a two-star recruit by Rivals.com ... rushed for 4,844 yards and 77 touchdowns during his three-year prep career ... named 2011 Mountain Athletic Conference Offensive Player of the Year after rushing for 1,405 yards and 24 touchdowns as a senior ... versatile athlete also caught 16 passes for 233 yards and threw for 99 yards and a score as a senior ... enjoyed his best statistical campaign as a junior in 2010 when he amassed 1,891 rushing yards and 29 touchdowns ... helped Asheville compile a sparkling 30-6-1 overall record and three state quarterfinal appearances from 2009-11 ... participated in 2011 Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas ... coached by Danny Watkins ... attended same high school as current ASU teammate Mark Powell.

Personal:
Full name is Tysean Holloway 

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