Alvin MillerĮach young man who crossed Coach Holtz’s path was influenced in such a way that they will never forget the impact he left on their life.

“I can’t believe that God put us on this earth to be ordinary.” Those who don’t, no explanation will suffice.” “Those who know Notre Dame, no explanation’s necessary. “You don’t go to Notre Dame to learn something, you go to Notre Dame to be somebody.” “Show me someone who has done something worthwhile, and I’ll show you someone who has overcome adversity.” I never had a crisis that didn’t make me stronger.” “Adversity is another way to measure the greatness of individuals. “Life is ten percent what happens to you and ninety percent how you respond to it.” Today for my Throwback Thursday post I’d like to lead with a couple of my favorite Coach Holtz quotes, and then share a few of the stories his lads have shared with me. What say you? Would you enjoy such a book? Or is there too much Coach Holtz material already out there? Since I began writing about Notre Dame football, I have collected quite a few Coach Holtz stories, and once again I am toying with the idea of continuing to cultivate this collection and turn it into a possible book. Watching him in action reminds me of what a tremendous head coach he was during his years at Notre Dame. the majority of which were coached by Lou Holtz. With the current absence of (most) live sports, I’ve been watching a lot of old Notre Dame Fighting Irish football games.

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