Lou Holtz Dies: Legendary Notre Dame Coach & Broadcaster Was 89

Lou Holtz, the coach who took the undefeated Fighting Irish of Notre Dame to an NCAA football national championship in 1988, has died. In a statement shared on social media by Notre Dame, his family confirmed Holz died in Orlando, Florida, surrounded by loved ones. No date was given, but it had been previously reported […] Lou Holtz, Head Coach for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish before the NCAA Independent Conference college football game against the University of Purdue Boilermakers on 24th September 1988 Jonathan Daniel/Allsport/Getty Images Lou Holtz, the coach who took the undefeated Fighting Irish of Notre Dame to an NCAA football national championship in 1988, has died. In a statement shared on social media by Notre Dame, his family confirmed Holz died in Orlando, Florida, surrounded by loved ones. No date was given, but it had been previously reported that he was in hospice care Jan. 29. Holtz was known for describing the college campus, experience and community in the words, “For those who know Notre Dame, no explanation is necessary. For those who don’t, no explanation will suffice.” It resonates often with current students and alumni. He was the last coach to clinch a football national championship for Notre Dame, and he worked for two seasons as an analyst and broadcaster for CBS in the late 1990s after he retired from coaching in South Bend. Related Stories Culture Vince Vaughn Offers Sports Betting Prediction For ESPN's 'College Game Day' Appearance