Lou Holtz’s impact on broadcasting: Former colleagues remember a competitor, friend
The New York Times • • sports
Key Points:
- Lou Holtz, legendary college football coach and longtime ESPN analyst, passed away, prompting heartfelt tributes from colleagues, fans, and players who admired his competitive spirit and coaching legacy.
- ESPN’s Rece Davis shared personal reflections on his decade-long friendship with Holtz, highlighting Holtz's fierce competitiveness and memorable in-studio debates with analyst Mark May.
- Holtz was known for his relentless drive to win, whether on the football field or in televised debates, exemplified by his famous podium flip after losing a debate.
- His legacy extends beyond his 33-year coaching career and 1988 national championship at Notre Dame, living on through stories of his passion, competitiveness, and enduring friendships.
- Tributes from notable figures
