Lou Holtz and Lloyd Carr

Submitted by alabluema on September 3rd, 2008 at 9:28 PM

Did anyone see Lloyd's "call" to Lou Holtz during halftime (I think) of the Alabama Clemson game? In what seemed like a pre-taped call, Lloyd asked Lou if he had any tips for his putting and chipping. Lou said he couldn't help with that, but had four things to keep in mind during retirement -- 1) have someone to love; 2) have something to believe in; 3) have something to do; 4) have something to look forward to. The whole thing was excruciating.

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Chrisgocomment

September 3rd, 2008 at 10:04 PM ^

It kind of bummed me out. Lou "Holth" is a total hypocrite. I was disturbed to see Lloyd get involved in such a dumb ass MSM bit. I'm hoping Lloyd was just bored and was excited to get involved in something that he would have given a stern look at in his coaching days.

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Bando Calrissian

September 3rd, 2008 at 11:15 PM ^

Everyone go find yourselves a copy of Under the Tarnished Dome. Lou Holsch is an asshole who cheated everywhere he ever coached, was a dick to his players, and doesn't seem to be liked by anyone. The whole "aw, shucks! i'm an old ball coach!" routine on ESPN is a total sham.

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Chrisgocomment

September 3rd, 2008 at 11:18 PM ^

Is that a book? I'd love to read it. I've heard bad things about Holth and I'd love to learn more.

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Bando Calrissian

September 4th, 2008 at 12:29 AM ^

Yep, came out in ~1993. Pretty much spells out how much Notre Dame sold out, and focuses on how Holsch built his reputation on dishonesty, cheating, and little-man syndrome.

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Chrisgocomment

September 4th, 2008 at 9:48 AM ^

for the bargin-bin price of 1cent from Amazon. Looking forward to it. Although, all the reviews on Amazon (probably by Domers) note that the book is all lies, told by liars, and then reported by lying reporters.

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dex

September 4th, 2008 at 8:53 AM ^

Unless you have superpowers that allow you to rip up a newspaper and then put it back together, back off Holtz.

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sca1zi

September 4th, 2008 at 10:15 AM ^

The man gave a pep talk to the Knicks, dammit.

That was probably the best part of Gameday last year. Sucks that ESPN went away from something that was actually entertaining.

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Tim Waymen

September 4th, 2008 at 11:13 AM ^

I do like his pep talks. He did the newpaper trick for Pitt (!), which helped them beat WVU, which played a role in RR's decision to come to Michigan.

This is pretty funny: fake Lou Holtz

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=No1J5B1qbIA

Just search for fake lou holtz on youtube. The guy's imitation is great and it's just really funny.

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Chrisgocomment

September 4th, 2008 at 11:21 AM ^

Thank you for that. Fake Lou is great.

"You can't steal a pickle because people will think you're up to something".

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