DETROIT -- Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes delivered a surprise message to the North Carolina A&T marching band.
The Blue and Gold Marching Machine will perform at halftime of the Lions' home opener against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, Sept. 11 at Ford Field.
Holmes, a former Aggies football player, shared the news through a video message that was introduced by Dr. Kenneth Ruff, the director of bands for North Carolina A&T.
"What's up, Aggie family? This is Brad Holmes, general manager of the Detroit Lions and proud North Carolina A&T alum.