India, March 5 -- Lou Holtz the legendary Notre Dame and Arkansas head coach died on Wednesday at the age of 89. His death was announced by Notre Dame, and came after he'd entered hospice care at the end of January, weeks after he turned 89.

The statement from his family read "Louis Leo "Lou" Holtz, legendary college football coach, Hall of Famer, bestselling author, and one of America's most influential motivational voices, has passed away at the age of 89 in Orlando, Florida, surrounded by family. Born January 6, 1937, in Follansbee, West Virginia, Holtz rose from humble beginnings to become one of the most respected figures in college athletics. Over a remarkable five decade career, he led college programs at William & Mary, NC State,...