Hall of Fame Notre Dame coach Lou Holtz enters hospice care: reports

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Notre Dame Football Legend Lou Holtz Enters Hospice Care, Sources Confirm.

Legendary coach Lou Holtz has entered hospice care, according to reports that surfaced on Thursday. The news was first reported by Kyle Sutherland of the On3 network and confirmed by a source close to the family via ABC57. The South Bend, Indiana-based TV station is known for its reliable sports coverage.

Holtz, now 89 years old, spent nearly three decades as the head coach at Notre Dame from 1986 to 1996, guiding the Fighting Irish to a perfect 12-0 season and securing the national championship in 1988. During his tenure, he compiled an impressive .651 win percentage, with a record of 249-132-7.

In addition to his work at Notre Dame, Holtz also held coaching positions at several other notable programs, including William & Mary (1969-71), North Carolina State (1972-75), Arkansas (1977-83), and Minnesota (1984-85). A brief stint as the New York Jets coach in 1976 marked a notable exception to his college football career.

After leaving Notre Dame, Holtz took two years off before landing his final coaching job at South Carolina from 1999 to 2004. He subsequently transitioned into a career as an analyst for ESPN from 2004 to 2015.

Holtz's remarkable achievements earned him induction into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2008, and he was honored with the prestigious Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Donald Trump in 2020. Despite his passing now, Holtz's legacy continues to inspire generations of football fans and coaches alike.
 
🙏 just heard about Lou Holtz going into hospice care... totally blown away by his accomplishments 🤯 12-0 season at Notre Dame? national championship in 1988? what an iconic coach! 🏈 he's been a part of so many teams and institutions throughout his career, from William & Mary to Arkansas, North Carolina State, Minnesota, and more 📚

his .651 win percentage is insane 😲 i mean, the man won nearly 70% of his games over a span of three decades! 🤯 it's no wonder he was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2008 🏆 and received the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Trump in 2020 💪

anyway, gotta send some love to Lou Holtz and his loved ones right now ❤️ wishing him all the best and peace during this time 😊
 
man... cant believe lou holtz is enterin hospice care at 89 🤕😔 that's like forever old for a coach who's still got so much life in him. i remember watchin him coach at notre dame all the time, he was always so passionate and fiery on the sidelines. 12-0 season? national champ? yeah we knew he was somethin special back then 🙌🏈 those were some amazing games to watch. sad that his time's comin to an end, but his legacy's gonna live on for sure 💕
 
just heard about lou holtz entering hospice care 🤕 my heart goes out to him and his fam... what an incredible coach and mentor he was for so many young ppl, i mean 12-0 season at notre dame is insane! 🙌 his legacy will live on for sure, hope he gets the best care possible 🤞
 
man 😔 just heard about lou holtz entering hospice care... feels like a loss for college football, you know? the dude was a legend on & off the field 🏈🙌 12-0 season at notre dame still gives me goosebumps to this day lol. hope he's getting the best care possible and that his family is taking it easy during this time ❤️
 
.. can't believe old Lou is at that stage 🤕... think about all the amazing times he had coaching those Irish teams, must've been so much pressure but he did it all with such style 😎... I remember watching him on ESPN back in the day, always so passionate and knowledgeable about the game... hope his family knows how lucky they are to have had a legend like Lou as their uncle 🙏
 
oh no 🤕 this is sad news, I mean who wouldn't want Lou Holtz to be around forever? he was an iconic figure in college football and still has so many amazing stories to tell 📚 his .651 win percentage is insane! and 249-132-7 is a whole lotta wins 🏆 i remember watching some of those Notre Dame games with my friends and we were all so pumped up for him 🎉 he may be in hospice care now, but his legacy will live on forever 💕 can't wait to see what the future holds for his family and loved ones 👫
 
I'm totally bummed to hear that Lou Holtz is entering hospice care at 89 🤕💔. He was an incredible coach who left such a lasting impact on the sport, especially during his time at Notre Dame where he built a program into a dynasty 💪🏈. His career may be winding down but his legacy will forever be etched in college football history 📚👏. I'm sending all my best vibes to his family and loved ones during this tough time 🙏💕 #RIPLouHoltz #CollegeFootballLegend #NotreDameForever 💛
 
OMG, this is so sad 🤕... I mean, Lou Holtz is an American football legend and I'm not surprised he's entering hospice care at the ripe age of 89, tbh 😊. He's had such an incredible career, coaching some top-notch teams like Notre Dame, North Carolina State, and Arkansas - what a legacy! 🙌 The man won two national championships and a Presidential Medal of Freedom, yikes, he must've been doing something right 💯.

It's crazy to think about all the colleges he coached at - William & Mary, Minnesota, South Carolina... I'm pretty sure his win percentage was insane, like .651? That's just mental 🤯! Anyway, my heart goes out to him and his family during this tough time. Let's hope for a peaceful and fulfilling end to his life 💕.
 
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