Marcus Freeman Admits Notre Dame Ritual Is Gone Forever After Lou Holtz's Death

Marcus Freeman Admits Notre Dame Ritual is Gone Forever After Lou Holtz's Death

Marcus Freeman had no association with Notre Dame before he began coaching here. But he quickly assimilated himself into the Fighting Irish and also had the opportunity to share a bond with the late Lou Holtz. Now that the veteran coach has passed on, Freeman lamented the end of a ritual that he looked forward to during the season. “During the toughest of times, every Sunday after a loss, I knew his call was coming,” Freeman said. “It wasn’t a m…

Lou Holtz laid to rest as Notre Dame highlights faith over football legacy: 'Lou's tough love was indeed genuine' - The Dialog

One by one, inside the University of Notre Dame’s Basilica of the Sacred Heart March 16, a flock of priests gently patted the pall atop the casket as they descended from the altar following the funeral Mass for legendary football coach Lou Holtz. The gentle yet firm sign of respect, which invoked an image of a heavenly high five, seemed most appropriate given the life Holtz had led. However, as Notre Dame’s president, Holy Cross Father Robert Do…