Lou Holtz Apology

  • Sports broadcaster and former football coach Lou Holtz issued an apology to the University of Michigan and Wolverines football coach Rich Rodriguez on October 18, 2008. Holtz expressed regret for comparing Rodriguez to Adolf Hitler.FanHouse: Lou Holtz... Apologizes for His Hitler...
  • What He Said

    During an October 17, 2008, episode of ESPN's College Football Live, the broadcasters were discussing the Michigan Wolverines' poor start to their football season. The conversation turned to head coach Rich Rodriguez and in his analysis, Holtz added "Ya know, Hitler was a great leader too."

    Holtz may face disciplinary action from ESPN for the comment. In June of 2008, ESPN columnist Jemele Hill was suspended after comparing rooting for the Boston Celtics to Adolf Hitler.Boston Herald: ESPN suspends columnist Hill

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