Chris Holmes

I’m Chris Holmes, co-host of the Big Picture Morning Show. I also enjoy my work as a sports and news contributor on KSUB. I hold a Masters of Professional Communication degree from Southern Utah University. While at SUU my work received numerous awards including the 2009 King Foundation Best of Festival Award in the National Broadcast Education Association Festival of Media Arts. I live in Cedar City, with wife, Marie.

Thunderbirds Defeat Austin Peay

**CLARKSVILLE, Tennessee** – Southern Utah kicked off conference play with a hard-fought road victory against the Austin Peay Governors, 28-17. The win elevates the Thunderbirds’ record to 2-3 overall and 1-0 in the United Athletic Conference, while the Governors fall to 1-4, remaining winless in conference play at 0-2. **Game ...

Canyon View Hosts Manti; Reds Travel to Pine View – Game Links

The Canyon View Falcons (4-2, 1-0) celebrate homecoming with a Friday night tilt with the Manti Templars. Manti enters the contest with a 5-1 overall record--their only loss coming at the hands of Grantsville--including wins over Pine View and Snow Canyon. ...

T-Birds Upset UTEP

Southern Utah's upset victory over UTEP marks a historic win for the Thunderbirds after an intense back-and-forth game.

T-Birds Open 2024 Campaign at Utah

The Southern Utah Thunderbirds are set to open their 2024 football season with an exciting road game against the University of Utah--the game set for Thursday (8/29), at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, with kickoff at 7:00 PM MT. Fans can catch the action live on ESPN+, while KSUB 590 will provide radio coverage...

SUU Men’s Basketball Lands Colorado State Transfer

Coach Rob Jeter and the Southern Utah University (SUU) Men's Basketball team has made a significant stride with the signing of Taviontae 'Tavi' Jackson, a standout transfer from Colorado State. Head Coach Rob Jeter expressed great enthusiasm for the addition, highlighting Jackson's potential to be a transformative presence both on and off the court. ...

SUU Gymnasts Honored Ahead of Conference Championship

CEDAR CITY, Utah - The Flippin' Birds are headed to the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation conference championship this weekend in Sacramento, California. The meet is scheduled to begin at 4:00 p.m. MT at The Nest on Saturday, March 23. Sou...

Christensen Tabbed MPSF Freshman of the Week Again

CEDAR CITY, Utah - Southern Utah Freshman Brinlee Christensen has been awarded the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation Freshman of the Week. This is the third time this season that Christensen has earned this recognition. Coach Scotty Bauman Said "Brinlee has been working incredibly hard this season and continues to develop each week...

T-bird Gymnasts Sweep MPSF Weekly Awards Again

CEDAR CITY, Utah - The Flippin' Birds have swept the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation weekly conference awards for the fourth time this season. Freshman Niya Randolph was named the Gymnast of the Week, Freshman Brinlee Christensen earned the Freshman of the Week award, and Junior Ellie Cacciola was tabbed as the Specialist of the Week...

SUU Gymnastics Hosts Penn State on Senior Night

CEDAR CITY, Utah - The Flippin' Birds are set to take on Big Ten powerhouse #23 Penn State. The teams will square off on Friday, March 8, in the America First Event Center. The meet will begin at 7:00 p.m. MT and will be broadcast on Overnght.com. T...

SUU Gymnastics Out-Duels BYU With Elite Performance

CEDAR CITY, Utah - The Flippin' Birds took on former MRGC conference rival BYU Monday evening. Southern Utah came out on top in the meet with an impressive score of 197.125. The Cougars also posted an outstanding meet, scoring 197.000. In an impressive display, the team achieved remarkable feats in various events. Wit...