"Lou Holtz, the College Football Hall of Fame coach who led Notre Dame to the 1988 national championship and won 249 games over 33 seasons at six schools, has died. He was 89. Notre Dame announced on Wednesday that Holtz died in Orlando, Florida, surrounded by his family."
"Holtz became the first and so far only coach to lead six different teams to bowl games during a career in which he compiled a record of 249-132-7. He still ranks 10th all-time in career victories by a Football Bowl Subdivision coach, eighth all-time with 388 games coached."
"At Notre Dame, he went 100-30-2 in 11 seasons producing both the third-highest win total in school history and the second-highest loss total. Holtz won at every stop except for a brief stint in the NFL."
Lou Holtz, a College Football Hall of Fame coach, passed away at 89 in Orlando, Florida, surrounded by family. Over 33 seasons at six different schools, Holtz compiled a record of 249-132-7, ranking 10th all-time in career victories among Football Bowl Subdivision coaches. He became the first and only coach to lead six different teams to bowl games. At Notre Dame, where he spent 11 seasons, Holtz achieved a 100-30-2 record and won the 1988 national championship. He succeeded at every coaching stop except during a brief NFL stint. Beyond his winning record, Holtz captivated fans through his fiery sideline demeanor, self-deprecating humor, and folksy communication style.
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