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Legendary Football Coach Lou Holtz Dies: Best Known For 12-0 Notre Dame Season, National Title
Lou Holtz’s voice, wit, and relentless optimism made him a fixture in American sports, and his impact on college football will be felt for generations.
The legendary coach died at age 89 in his Orlando, Florida, home on Wednesday, March 4, after being in hospice care since late January, his family announced. Holtz was surrounded by loved ones, including his four children, among them son Skip Holtz, who also became a college football coach.
Holtz’s coaching career was defined by historic turnarounds and championship moments.
He is best remembered for his 11 seasons at Notre Dame, wher…
College Football QB Killed In Fiery Tesla Crash: 'You Were A Blessing To So Many'
A college football quarterback died in a fiery car crash just one day before his team was set to begin spring practice.
University of Colorado QB Dominiq Ponder was killed in the wreck in Boulder County, Colorado, on Sunday, March 1. The redshirt sophomore from Opa Locka, Florida, was 23 years old.
The Buffaloes announced his death in a statement on the athletic department's website.
"The entire CU Athletics family is devastated at the tragic passing of Dominiq Ponder," said athletic director Fernando Lovo. "He epitomized the values of passion, enthusiasm, leadership, toughness, and i…
