Quotes from Lou Holtz

I feel that God wants me to coach; otherwise, he wouldn't have put the desire in me.

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

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

If you don't make a total commitment to whatever you're doing, then you start looking to bail out the first time the boat starts leaking. It's tough enough getting that boat to shore with everybody rowing, let alone when a guy stands up and starts putting his life jacket on.

You'll never get ahead of anyone as long as you try to get even with him.

Our cellar home had a kitchen and a combination bedroom and half bath, which meant we had a sink next to the bed. We had no refrigerator, no shower or tub, and no privacy. My parents shared the bedroom with my sister and me.

I look at athletes in all sports and try to picture what kind of football player they'd be, what position they'd play and so on.

The University of Notre Dame does not redshirt, and I endorse that policy completely. I am very much in favor of redshirting, but not at Notre Dame. But there's no doubt about it. It puts us at a huge disadvantage.

Everybody is looking for instant success, but it doesn't work that way. You build a successful life one day at a time.

Ability is what you're capable of doing. Motivation determines what you do. Attitude determines how well you do it.

How do you know what it's like to be stupid if you've never been smart?

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