Yiana Holtz Quotes

Do right. Do your best. ~ Lou Holtz

All winning teams are goal-oriented. Teams like these win consistently because everyone connected with them concentrates on specific objectives. They go about their business with blinders on; nothing will distract them from achieving their aims. ~ Lou Holtz

The problem with having a sense of humor is often that people you use it on aren't in a very good mood. ~ Lou Holtz

For victory in life, we've got to keep focused on the goal, and the goal is Heaven. ~ Lou Holtz

Do what's right. Be on time, be polite, and be honest; remain free from drugs; and if you have any questions, get out your Bible. 2. Do your best. Mediocrity is unacceptable when you are capable of doing better. 3. Treat others as you want to be treated. Practice love and understanding. ~ Lou Holtz

I just have an enthusiasm for life. ~ Lou Holtz

I believe in the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. ~ Lou Holtz

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

In life, be a participant, not a spectator. ~ Lou Holtz

Broadcasting is easy; you just talk until you think of something to say. ~ Lou Holtz

You might not be able to outthink, outmarket or outspend your competition, but you can outwork them. ~ Lou Holtz

I think everyone should experience defeat at least once during their career. You learn a lot from it. ~ Lou Holtz

How you respond to the challenge in the second half will determine what you become after the game, whether you are a winner or a loser. ~ Lou Holtz

God answers prayers, but he doesn't always answer it your way. ~ Lou Holtz

The price of LEADERSHIP is RESPONSIBILITY ... and part of that responsibility is to STAY POSITIVE whether you feel like it or not. ~ Lou Holtz

Successful people will always tell you you can do something. It's the people who have never accomplished anything who will always discourage you from trying to achieve excellent things. ~ Lou Holtz

Don't tell your problems to people: eighty percent don't care; and the other twenty percent are glad you have them. ~ Lou Holtz

You build a successful life a day at a time. ~ Lou Holtz

Give me a blackboard. I can stop anything on a blackboard. ~ Lou Holtz

My athletes always follow my advice ... unless it conflicts with what that they want to do. ~ Lou Holtz

You always have to prepare for the obstacles that are going to come. Consequently, when they do come, it doesn't affect you mentally near as much as when you're unprepared for them. ~ Lou Holtz

I don't think we can win every game. Just the next one. ~ Lou Holtz

When the bank asks me about my assets, I include my friendship with Regis Philbin. ~ Lou Holtz

You will never be indecisive if you know your purpose. ~ Lou Holtz

Your neighbors will make judgments about you based on how your lawn and house look, and people who see you passing will judge you based on how clean you keep your car. It's not always fair, but it has always been true. Appearances matter, so make yours a good one. ~ Lou Holtz

I have to admit, I sometimes wonder how much more successful I would have been as a coach had it not been for my spending summers on the golf course. I could have watched more film, that's for sure. One advantage Joe Paterno had over me was that he didn't play golf. ~ Lou Holtz

Never tell your problems to any1 ... 20% donot care and 80% are glad to have them ... ~ Lou Holtz

No matter what happens on the field, getting an education makes you a winner. ~ Lou Holtz

Do right. Do your best. Treat others as you want to be treated. ~ Lou Holtz

I never learn anything talking. I only learn things when I ask questions. ~ Lou Holtz

The freedom to do your own thing ends when you have obligations and responsibilities. If you want to fail yourself - you can - but you cannot do your own thing if you have responsibilities to team members. ~ Lou Holtz

Everybody wants to talk about their rights and privileges. Twenty-five years ago, people talked about their obligations and responsibilities. - as spoken by Lou Holtz, former Notre Dame Coach ~ Lou Holtz

First we become the best, then we'll become first. ~ Lou Holtz

We all have the potential to become extraordinary... why be ordinary! ~ Francois Holtz

We can all be successful and make money, but when we die, that ends. But when you are significant is when you help other people be successful. That lasts many a lifetime. ~ Lou Holtz

As a coach, one thing that used to frustrate me was one player would make a bad decision, and that's all you would read about in the papers all over the country. We have so many athletes do so many wonderful things for other people, and you never read about it. ~ Lou Holtz

I'm proud to be part of the Dr. Pepper Scholarship Giveaway. It's a great program that gives me the chance to brighten the day for some lucky college students with free tuition. ~ Lou Holtz

So think before you complain, especially about things that require some sacrifice. Complaining is the sign of a loser. ~ Lou Holtz

My wife doesn't even want to spend 2 hours with me. ~ Lou Holtz

The Sisters of Notre Dame at St. Aloysius Grade School influenced my life tremendously. This was due to the fact that they encouraged you always to make sure that God is the focus of your life, and they didn't allow you to do anything except to the very best of your ability. ~ Lou Holtz

My first assistant-coaching job in football was at William & Mary in 1961. The pay wasn't much, so to get $300 more per year, I agreed to coach the golf team. I didn't even know how to keep score, and really, my main job was not to wreck the van on the way to tournaments. ~ Lou Holtz

Bill Bradfield gave Jack Holtz the stare, but Jack Holtz stared back and said, "That bullshit only works on intelligent people. ~ Joseph Wambaugh