362 Quotes by Lou Holtz

I was impressed with the facilities, the stadium,

Adversity is another way to measure the greatness of individuals. I never had a crisis that didn't make me stronger.

At home I have a copy of the April 21, 1986, issue of 'Sports Illustrated.' I'm on the cover with the blurb, 'Can Lou Do It?' I'd just arrived at Notre Dame, and with spring football underway, I was the focal point of that week's coverage.

I am sorry that any rules were violated and I apologize for any embarrassment in my six years at USC, ... We tried to operate not only according to the letter of the law but the spirit of the law as well.

In life, be a participant, not a spectator.

A lifetime contract for a coach means if you're ahead in the third quarter and moving the ball, they can't fire you.

Give credit to Wofford on that. We didn't run it until several years after (Wofford).

I've never known anybody to achieve anything without overcoming adversity.

I think that we have opportunities all around us - sometimes we just don't recognize them.