Lou Holtz to speak at commencement

[barrister1602]

Front row will need raincoats like a Gallager show:

ESPN analyst, former Arkansas coach Lou Holtz to speak at TU commencement

By Staff Reports
Published: 12/7/2011 2:16 PM
Last Modified: 12/7/2011 2:24 PM

Lou Holtz will deliver the fall commencement address to more than 900 University of Tulsa graduates.

According to a news release, TU will host its 128th commencement at 10 a.m. Dec. 17.

Holtz compiled a 243-127-7 career coaching record at South Carolina, Notre Dame, William & Mary, North Carolina State, Arkansas and Minnesota.

He has also authored three New York Times best-selling books: "The Fighting Spirit" that chronicled Notre Dame’s 1988 championship season; "Winning Everyday: A Game Plan For Success," which has been published in several languages; and his latest book, "Wins, Losses and Lessons," an autobiography.

He currently serves as a college football studio analyst on ESPN. He regularly appears on ESPN’s College GameDay programs and SportsCenter. He also serves as an on-site analyst for college football games.

The commencement, which is free and open to the public, will be at the Reynolds Center on TU's campus.

Read more from this Tulsa World article at http://www.tulsaworld.com/sportsextra/TU/article.aspx?subjectid=94&articleid=20111207_94_0_LouHol574404

Sufferin Succotash

 

[Li'l Eric Coley]

I'm not really sure how I feel about this. I think he's pretty much a joke. And if he's not a joke, he's nothing more than a cartoon character.

 

[2PoorTUFans]

I'm tho glad to be here in Tultha

 

[HurricanePops]

The guy is no dummy. Great coach, great motivator, good sense of humor. Good choice.

 

[rabidTU]

Originally posted by HurricanePops:
The guy is no dummy. Great coach, great motivator, good sense of humor. Good choice.

Bingo!

 

[Li'l Eric Coley]

Maybe it's a generational thing, but I have never, ever been impressed by the guy.

 

[TUBballJunkie]

Better than the heels we usually have.

I think it's kinda cool.

 

[rabidTU]

Originally posted by Li'l Eric Coley:
Maybe it's a generational thing.

Bingo!

 

[TU1NNJ]

He is a very entertaining speaker with a good message about perseverance and hardwork. He is in great demand as a speaker and historically gets $25K per talk. Not sure what TU is paying but he is a "Dr".... Dr Lou Dr Lou The Dr is in ...