Trump awards Lou Holtz with medal of Freedom

Irishman77 · Dec 3, 2020

Absolutely amazing to see how honored Lou was. Makes my heart happy hearing Lou say Trump is the greatest president of his lifetime!

God Bless America!!!

https://mobile.twitter.com/realDonaldTrump/status/1334593576777494540

DCDomer · Dec 3, 2020

Keep the politics out of sports!

PANDFAN · Dec 3, 2020

can't even make this shit up...this is supposedly the highest civilian honor and Lou Holtz is the one he picks???? GTFO ...loved Holtz as a coach but just another puzzling choice made by the circus

ColinKSU · Dec 3, 2020

*Rolls eyes so hard they fall out of my head*

ResLife Hero · Dec 3, 2020

PANDFAN said:
can't even make this shit up...this is supposedly the highest civilian honor and Lou Holtz is the one he picks???? GTFO ...loved Holtz as a coach but just another puzzling choice made by the circus

Had to thank him somehow for speaking at the RNC and being a religious bigot. Great coach, broken old man.

dublinirish · Dec 3, 2020

Will say it again, the Holtz statue at ND won't last 10 more years. The student body will demand it's removal in due course because of his shitty political takes/association with the Donald

notredomer23 · Dec 3, 2020

PANDFAN said:
can't even make this shit up...this is supposedly the highest civilian honor and Lou Holtz is the one he picks???? GTFO ...loved Holtz as a coach but just another puzzling choice made by the circus

I don't like Trump, but sports figures have been common place in receiving this award since Bush, with recipients including Hank Aaron, Kareem Abdul-Jabaar, Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus, Frank Robinson, and Bill Russell to name a few.

Obviously picked because of his outspoken Trump support, but let's not act like this award means that much.

pumpdog20 · Dec 3, 2020

LOL, this thread already delivering.

This award is fucking meaningless and has been well before Trump starting giving it away.

johnnycando · Dec 3, 2020

Let’s not devalue Lou Holtz just because YOUR 45th president selected him.

Pussies. I’d beat your asses if I could.

MNIrishman · Dec 3, 2020

PANDFAN said:
can't even make this shit up...this is supposedly the highest civilian honor and Lou Holtz is the one he picks???? GTFO ...loved Holtz as a coach but just another puzzling choice made by the circus

There are several awardees every year, and alongside universally-acknowledged winners like Grace Hopper, you also get major public figures. Many of them are more controversial. Obama had several that had far bigger black marks than "supported him as president."

Wild Bill · Dec 3, 2020

dublinirish said:
Will say it again, the Holtz statue at ND won't last 10 more years. The student body will demand it's removal in due course because of his shitty political takes/association with the Donald

Then we can start healing.

Irishman77 · Dec 3, 2020

Thought all the commies wanted unity... ?

Where is the love and tolerance?
Lou is a legend on and off the field. Amazing contributions to cancer society etc.

johnnycando · Dec 3, 2020

Irishman77 said:
Thought all the commies wanted unity... ?

They want free educations and enslaved children.

johnnycando · Dec 3, 2020

And frequent rainbow flyer miles.

Southside Sully · Dec 3, 2020

ResLife Hero said:
Had to thank him somehow for speaking at the RNC and being a religious bigot. Great coach, broken old man.

This

PANDFAN · Dec 3, 2020

notredomer23 said:
I don't like Trump, but sports figures have been common place in receiving this award since Bush, with recipients including Hank Aaron, Kareem Abdul-Jabaar, Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus, Frank Robinson, and Bill Russell to name a few.

Obviously picked because of his outspoken Trump support, but let's not act like this award means that much.

at least the people were considered some of the very best to ever play their sport....i mean other than his run at ND, he was at best an avg coach...

Legacy · Dec 3, 2020

It is awarded by the President of the United States to individuals who have made exceptional contributions to the security or national interests of America, to world peace, or to cultural or other significant public or private endeavors.

Past recipients have been movers and shakers in a range of fields, including public service, medicine, journalism, entertainment, and business.

(Source)

Lou is the tenth sports recipient awarded the Medal out of sixteen he has presented. Jim Ryun, Roger Penske, Mariano Rivera, Babe Ruth, Bob Cousy, Tiger Woods, Jerry West, Alan Page, Roger Stauback were the other nine. The others - Antonin Scalia, Orrin Hatch, Miriam Adelson, Art Laffer ("Father of Supply-Side Economics"), Edwin Meese, and Gen Jack Keane.

Irishman77 · Dec 3, 2020

PANDFAN said:
at least the people were considered some of the very best to ever play their sport....i mean other than his run at ND, he was at best an avg coach...

I understand. I do the same thing when I learn a legendary actor or musician is a communist.

PANDFAN · Dec 3, 2020

MNIrishman said:
There are several awardees every year, and alongside universally-acknowledged winners like Grace Hopper, you also get major public figures. Many of them are more controversial. Obama had several that had far bigger black marks than "supported him as president."

and i wouldn't even have known who any other president picked but because i hear lou holtz, it caught my attention....and just found it comical.....hell maybe Biden can pick mark may this upcoming year

dublinirish · Dec 3, 2020

you think Trump sneak in a medal for the Pillow Guy before he goes??

Legacy · Dec 3, 2020

Tom Brady, you're up next.

GoIrish41 · Dec 3, 2020

You guys are going to be pissed when Holtz is canonized.

House16 · Dec 3, 2020

Who is this Lou Holt guy everyone keeps mentioning? Haven't heard of him.

Chicago Domer · Dec 3, 2020

I may get kicked out but, there are a bunch of liberal pieces of garbage on this site that are intolerant of anyone not agreeing with their view. Liberals have claimed to be the voices of tolerance. Sorry guys, you are the opposite. Totally intolerant of anyone who had a different point of view. Calling Holtz a religious bigot is horrifying. Your insinuation is disgusting and unacceptable. He is a religious and faithful man. You will wish you have his resume when you reach the pearly gates.

ResLife Hero · Dec 3, 2020

Chicago Domer said:
I may get kicked out but, there are a bunch of liberal pieces of garbage on this site that are intolerant of anyone not agreeing with their view. Liberals have claimed to be the voices of tolerance. Sorry guys, you are the opposite. Totally intolerant of anyone who had a different point of view. Calling Holtz a religious bigot is horrifying. Your insinuation is disgusting and unacceptable. He is a religious and faithful man. You will wish you have his resume when you reach the pearly gates.

You do know ND had to issue a statement distancing themselves from him because he accused another Catholic of not being sincere in his faith over political reasons right? I missed where Pope Lou got the white smoke and got to pass judgement.

AvesEvo · Dec 3, 2020

ResLife Hero said:
You do know ND had to issue a statement distancing themselves from him because he accused another Catholic of not being sincere in his faith over political reasons right? I missed where Pope Lou got the white smoke and got to pass judgement.

Isn't that most Catholics?

zelezo vlk · Dec 3, 2020

This thread absolutely belongs in the Political subform.

Sleepy Beau taking way too long to do his job, sad!

TorontoGold · Dec 3, 2020

Do you get anything besides the swanky medal? Return of previously vacated wins?

stpeteirish · Dec 3, 2020

Irishman77 said:
Absolutely amazing to see honored Lou was. Makes my heart happy hearing Lou say Trump is the greatest president of his lifetime!

God Bless America!!!

You type well for a 4 year old.

Irish#1 · Dec 3, 2020

PANDFAN said:
at least the people were considered some of the very best to ever play their sport....i mean other than his run at ND, he was at best an avg coach...

Lou refuse to autograph your football?

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