Lou Holtz, the charismatic coach who led Notre Dame football to national prominence in the 1980s, has died at age 89. Holtz's tenure at Notre Dame from 1986-1991 transformed the struggling program, culminating in a national championship in 1988.
Beyond his success at Notre Dame, Holtz had a remarkable coaching career that included stops at multiple college programs and a stint as head coach of the NFL's New York Jets. He was known for his motivational speaking and his distinctive catchphrases that became part of sports culture.
