Lou Holtz, college football staple who coached Notre Dame to 1988 national title, dies at 89
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Key Points:
- Lou Holtz, the legendary college football coach known for his motivational skills and restoring Notre Dame to national prominence, died at age 89 in Orlando, Florida; the cause of death was not disclosed.
- Holtz amassed a career record of 249-132-7 over 33 seasons, highlighted by a national championship with Notre Dame in 1988 and notable victories against top-ranked teams like Miami, Colorado, and Florida State.
- Renowned for his folksy motivational quotes and demanding coaching style, Holtz emphasized core values of trust, accountability, and excellence, sometimes using unconventional disciplinary methods that still led to significant team successes.
- After coaching stints at multiple colleges and a brief, unsuccessful NFL tenure, Holtz transitioned
