Lou Holtz, the Hall of Fame coach who won a national championship with Notre Dame in 1988, is dead at 89. He won’t be forgotten anytime soon, thanks to his sharp wit and unapologetic comments that often courted controversy. Holtz led the Fighting Irish to a title in ’88, and it’s a feat that still gets plenty of attention today.

Holtz’s coaching career spanned decades, but it’s his time at Notre Dame that really put him on the map. He was known for his clever one-liners and willingness to speak his mind, even if it meant ruffling a few feathers. Love him or hate him, Holtz was a coach who didn’t mince words, and that’s part of what made him so beloved by fans and hated by opponents.