Lou Holtz contracted COVID-19, but he is on the mend. Republican National Convention via USA TODAY Network-Imagn Content Services, LLC

83-year-old Lou Holtz recovering from COVID-19

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Larry Brown | Last updated 11/19/20

Lou Holtz contracted COVID-19, but he is on the mend.

The 83-year-old former college football coach is recovering from the virus, according to ABC Columbia’s Mike Gillespie. Holtz told Gillespie that he does not have a lot of energy.

BREAKING: Lou Holtz tells me he tested positive for COVID-19. He's currently recovering, but "not a lot of energy". @abc_columbia

— Mike Gillespie (@MikeABCColumbia) November 19, 2020

Being sapped of energy is a common symptom of COVID-19. But Holtz already recovering is a positive sign.

Holtz was a head coach at William & Mary, NC State, Arkansas, Minnesota, Notre Dame and South Carolina. He is best known for his 11 years at Notre Dame, which included a 12-0 record and No. 1 ranking in 1988. He served as an analyst for ESPN after his coaching career and had some wild moments.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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