It was a sad day in South Bend, and honestly, the nation, as the news of Notre Dame’s legendary head coach Lou Holtz passing away.
He recently entered hospice care, and now his legacy will live on forever. If you are a college football fan, you know Holtz, as he made a seamless transition from coaching on the sidelines to the broadcast booth, starting with CBS then ultimately landing with ESPN. The Hall of Famer lived and breathed football, as he also played linebacker for Kent State.
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It wasn’t just Notre Dame mourning his passing, it was many across all avenues going to social media to share stories, kind words, and more about Holtz. Below you’ll find some of the best of the heartfelt reactions to the former Irish heath coach succumbing to Father Time.
Lou Holtz’s family delivers the difficult news
Thoughts and prayers go out to the Holtz family during this difficult time. Lou was a treasure, not just to Notre Dame, but to the entirety of college football. He will be missed.
Notre Dame remembers Lou Holtz
A touching tribute from the place where Holtz made his coaching name. There have been plenty of legendary coaches in South Bend, and he’s right up there with the best of them. Fitting that it is ended by saying his “impact will never fade.”
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Minnesota remembers Lou Holtz
Before Holtz took the position with Notre Dame, he was Minnesota’s head coach. While his first season was a struggle, he led the Gophers to a bowl game in year two before heading to South Bend. It was just two seasons with Minnesota, but his impact was felt.
Kent State, Lou Holtz’s alma mater remembers him
Holtz was a linebacker for two seasons with the Golden Flashes from 1956-1957. He knew his future was coaching, as he surely soaked up everything he learned while with the team. That experience helped him become…
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