As ND Nation continues to pray for Lou Holtz and his family it’s a great day to look back on the 1988 Miami Notre Dame matchup where Lou Holtz tells the infamous “save Jimmy Johnson’s ass for me” story ☘️

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,

RIP Lou Holtz A college football legend

Lou Holtz has died at the age of 89, his family announced Wednesday. The legendary football coach and ESPN analyst led six college programs and won the 1988 national title at Notre Dame.

The Lou Holtz newspaper trick has been stuck in my head for more than a decade. Blows my mind every time.

Remembering the life and legacy of Lou Holtz The man who always reminded us to play like a champion 💛☘️ We love you, Coach. #GoIrish☘️

ESPN peaked on this day “He has violated the one basic principle I’ve tried to follow most of my life and that is - it’s better to keep your mouth shut and let people think you are an idiot than to open it and leave no doubt.” 😂 RIP Coach Lou Holtz

At the virtual 2020 Republican National Convention, Lou Holtz called out Joe Biden for being a "Catholic in name only." RIP legend.

This moment between Lou Holtz and Marcus Freeman is even more special today. Lou left Marcus the keys to success. During his time at Notre Dame he always made sure people understood it was the Catholics VS Conferences. And now? Now the responsibility is ours. This

It was an honor to spend time with Lou Holtz on the campaign trail for President Trump. He loved our President, loved the Arkansas Razorbacks - and most importantly, loved our country. Rest in Peace, Coach.

Classic Lou Holtz☘️ “I think we proved we belong here.” #GoIrish☘️

President Trump awarded Coach Lou Holtz the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2020. Rest in Peace, Coach.

Lou Holtz was part of college football for seven decades. Truly an icon of the game ❤️

FLASHBACK: President Trump presented the Medal of Freedom to the late Lou Holtz at the White House in 2020. "The two most important days of your life...One's the day you're born; the other is the day you discover why you’re born.” “We discovered we're born basically to help

.@nothefakeSVP and Rece Davis remember the legendary football coach and ESPN analyst Lou Holtz.

A few years ago, I had the honor of spending some time with a true legend and great man, Lou Holtz. He was not only successful, he was SIGNIFICANT. Rest in peace, Coach.

lol so who can explain this? Lou Holtz's newspaper trick was unreal.

Remembering Lou Holtz ❤️

"[Lou Holtz] was a mythological figure. ... It was like seeing a legend up close and personal. ... He just had an unbelievable way to inspire people." —Notre Dame AD Pete Bevacqua on Lou Holtz (via Pat McAfee)

Wow