Author: Lou Holtz

They say a tie is like kissing your sister; I guess that is better than kissing your brother.

(1937 – ) football coach, sportscaster, author & speaker
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The man who complains about the way the ball bounces is likely to be the one who dropped it.

(1937 – ) football coach, sportscaster, author & speaker
Football Sports

Motivation is simple — you eliminate those who are not motivated.

(1937 – ) football coach, sportscaster, author & speaker
Football Sports

I don't mind starting the season with a bunch of unknowns. I just don't like finishing a season with a bunch of them.

(1937 – ) football coach, sportscaster, author & speaker
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The problem with having a sense of humor is often that people you use it on aren't in a very good mood.

(1937 – ) football coach, sportscaster, author & speaker
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We have a lot of success with a dumb person calling plays. I'm hesitant to have a smart one call them.

(1937 – ) football coach, sportscaster, author & speaker
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On this team, we are all united in a common goal: to keep my job.

(1937 – ) football coach, sportscaster, author & speaker
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I have a lifetime contract. That means I can't be fired during the third quarter if we're ahead and moving the ball.

(1937 – ) football coach, sportscaster, author & speaker
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Frank Leahy was here [Notre Dame] for three years and went to war; I think sometimes that would be a welcome relief to get away from the pressures.

(1937 – ) football coach, sportscaster, author & speaker
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There isn't anything wrong with winning ugly… as a matter of fact, there isn't anything wrong with being ugly – as long as you're successful.

(1937 – ) football coach, sportscaster, author & speaker
Football Sports