Grading the Coaching Hires: Skip Holtz and Louisiana Tech
If not for his last name, is there any way Skip Holtz would still be coaching? Well, the son of Lou Holtz is trading on his family name again as he quickly landed the gig with Louisiana Tech after getting the boot at South Florida.
Holtz is actually the third consecutive coaching legacy to land Louisiana Tech, as AD Bruce Van De Velde has hired Derek Dooley (son of Vince Dooley...
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December 21, 2012
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La. Tech tapping Skip Holtz as new coach
Louisiana Tech officials say they've hired Skip Holtz as their new football coach.
Holtz, whose hiring was announced Friday, replaces Sonny Dykes, who left to accept the head coaching job at California last week.
The 48-year-old Holtz is the son of Hall of Fame coach Lou Holtz, who is known most for his long and successful stint at Notre Dame.
The younger Holtz most recently...
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December 14, 2012
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Reports: Holtz hired by La. Tech
Skip Holtz, fired by South Florida earlier this month, has been hired by Louisiana Tech to be its next head football coach according to multiple reports Thursday.
Holtz, the son of former Notre Dame coach Lou Holtz, would replace Sonny Dykes, who took over at Cal on Dec. 5. Holtz was 16-21 in three seasons with the Bulls, leading the team to the worst season in school history this...
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December 14, 2012
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Report: Skip Holtz to coach Louisiana Tech
According to @bleedtechblue, Skip Holtz will be the next head coach of Louisiana Tech. Holtz was fired from USF after 3 seasons of lackluster performance.
We understand Skip Holtz has indeed accepted verbally an offer from #LATech as its head football coach. Holtz was previously at #USF & #ECU.
— BleedTechBlue.com (@BleedTechBlue) December 14, 2012
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South Florida fired its head football coach Skip Holtz on Sunday. The school isn't wasting any time in looking for a replacement as it is reportedly set to interview former Ole Miss and Arkansas HC Houston Nutt as Holtz's replacement. Nutt led Arkansas to three SEC West titles. His stint at Ole Miss was less successful, ending in a...
South Florida fires Skip Holtz
South Florida fired Skip Holtz on Sunday after Holtz led the Bulls to 5 – 7 and 3 – 9 seasons.
Holtz accepted the job in 2010 and led the Bulls to an 8 – 5 season that year and win in the Meineke Car Care bowl. Apparently though, South Florida doesn’t want to stick it out and give Holtz a 4th season to redeem himself.
Holtz released a statement through the university on Sunday...
10 Coaches to Replace Fired Skip Holtz at South Florida
After starting his career at South Florida with a solid 8-5 season, Skip Holtz appeared to have the Bulls in position to contend for Big East...
Report: USF fires Holtz as coach
A person familiar with the decision says Skip Holtz has been fired as South Florida's football coach following the worst season in the program's 16-year history.
The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Sunday because the firing would not be announced until a late afternoon news conference.
The son of former Notre Dame coach Lou Holtz went 16-21...
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December 02, 2012
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Skip Holtz to be fired from USF
According to Bullsradiosport, Skip Holtz is fired from the University of South Florida Bulls football team. A press conference is to be held at 1 PM EST to confirm the firing. Skip Holtz used to coach at ECU and is the son of Lou Holtz the legendary Notre Dame and South Carolina coach.
USF will announce firing of football coach Skip Holtz at 1 p.m. news conference. (Via @gregauman...
College Football Rumors: South Florida Bulls Give Skip Holtz Dreaded Vote Of Confidence
When you receive a vote of confidence as a college football head coach, it is generally never a good thing. One day, you are receiving praise while you know that your team is not performing up to the level they are capable of, and shortly afterward – more often than not – you are given your walking papers. Skip Holtz is hoping that he will not suffer the same fate as head coach...
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