by Lou Holtz, Sorin
Books
The man who was head coach of the Fighting Irish from 1986 to
1996 brings his wit and wisdom to a book directed to teens; a
book he modestly introduces as a small attempt to help young adults
"understand what is important." Examples from football, featuring
both Notre Dame and University of South Carolina players, run
through the book. In a section on "getting rid of excuses," one
player in particular is highlighted: "Now the young man guilty
of roughing the punter," Holtz writes, "happened to be my wife's
son."
While designed for teens, the classic Holtz anecdotes make this
book appealing to all who appreciate the whimsical wisdom of the
grass-chewing coach.
