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RIP Lou Holtz
Posted on 3/4/26 at 3:40 pm
Posted on 3/4/26 at 3:40 pm
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Louis Leo “Lou” Holtz, legendary college football coach, Hall of Famer, bestselling author, and one of America’s most influential motivational voices, has passed away at the age of 89 in Orlando, Florida, surrounded by family. Born January 6, 1937, in Follansbee, West Virginia, Holtz rose from humble beginnings to become one of the most respected figures in college athletics. Over a remarkable five-decade career, he led college programs at William & Mary, NC State, Arkansas, Minnesota, Notre Dame, and South Carolina. He transformed every team he inherited and captured the 1988 National Championship with the Fighting Irish. Holtz was preceded in death by his beloved wife of more than 50 years, Beth, with whom he shared a life grounded in faith, devotion, and service.
Holtz is remembered for his enduring values of faith, family, service, and an unwavering belief in the potential of others. His influence extended far beyond the football field through the Holtz Charitable Foundation and the many players, colleagues, and communities shaped by his leadership. He is survived by his four children, nine grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. Funeral arrangements, including a Mass of Christian Burial at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart at the University of Notre Dame, will be announced as details are finalized.
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Posted on 3/4/26 at 3:41 pm to Darth_Vader
He can watch his Irish from the best sssssssseat in the houthhhh
Posted on 3/4/26 at 3:41 pm to Darth_Vader
just saw a blurb about him earlier, it just said he wasn't doing so well, I guess that was an understatement
Posted on 3/4/26 at 3:41 pm to Darth_Vader
Easy to make fun of at times, but total legend. RIP.
Posted on 3/4/26 at 3:43 pm to Darth_Vader
"I dont care what Mark May says, Notre Dame is winning it all this year!"
RIP Coach Holtz
RIP Coach Holtz
This post was edited on 3/4/26 at 3:44 pm
Posted on 3/4/26 at 3:46 pm to Darth_Vader
RIP Coach
Posted on 3/4/26 at 3:47 pm to Darth_Vader
Thoughtsh and prayersh
Seriously though my shympathiesh
Seriously though my shympathiesh
Posted on 3/4/26 at 3:47 pm to BayouBandit24
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Easy to make fun of at times
he seemed to be respected in his profession but I could not stand to hear him talk
Posted on 3/4/26 at 3:48 pm to Darth_Vader
Man, that Thux....
In all seriousness RIP, Coach
In all seriousness RIP, Coach
Posted on 3/4/26 at 3:52 pm to Darth_Vader
Rest in peace. Seemed like a really good guy. But he's a lesson in what happens when you allow to become a trained television clown. There is an entire generation of football fans who think of Lou Holtz as television clown instead of a great football coach.
Posted on 3/4/26 at 3:54 pm to Darth_Vader
RIP coach and let’s not forget he made Ryan Day look like a baby back bitch just last season haha
Posted on 3/4/26 at 3:54 pm to Darth_Vader
I miss when I was a kid and they had the jury portion of highlights on espn. RIP
Posted on 3/4/26 at 3:55 pm to Darth_Vader
May he Retht in Peathe.
Posted on 3/4/26 at 3:57 pm to TheGeauxt9
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"I dont care what Mark May says, Notre Dame is winning it all this year!"
RIP Coach Holtz
College Football Final with these 2 was peak CFB for me. I would stay up to watch.
Posted on 3/4/26 at 3:57 pm to Darth_Vader
Met ole Lou in the Monroe airport some years ago. It was about 5am and I was trudging through security half asleep. Kept hearing some guy up ahead of me talk that sounded just like Lou Holtz. I remeber thinking, damn, some dude lisps just like Lou Holtz. Get thru security and low and behold there is Lou grabbing bags and putting his shoes on. He, Rece Davis, and Mark May. Ended up sitting next to May (who is as tall as me and we didn't fit well at all) and across the aisle from Lou. That sumbitch talked the whole flight. When May finally put in ear buds and retired to a magazine Lou turned his attention to me and talked my head off about various things. Super nice guy. CSB RIP in peace Lou.
This post was edited on 3/4/26 at 3:59 pm
Posted on 3/4/26 at 4:03 pm to Darth_Vader
May Lou Holtz rest in peace. God bless him and his family at their time of grief.
Posted on 3/4/26 at 4:08 pm to LSUballs
Great story. It’s a memory you’ll always remember.
Posted on 3/4/26 at 4:09 pm to Captain Crown
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I miss when I was a kid and they had the jury portion of highlights on espn. RIP
Damn. I’d forgot about that. It was the last segment of College GameDay Final right before helmet stickers were given out. That was the golden age of college football.
Posted on 3/4/26 at 4:11 pm to fr33manator
Y’all are rough, let coach lisp in peace.
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