Legendary college football coach Lou Holtz will receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom, President Trump announced at a White House press briefing on Friday. Trump said the White House received letters of recommendation from several prominent figures across sports and politics, including University of Alabama head coach Nick Saban, Louisiana State University head coach Ed Orgeron and former Ohio State University head coach Urban Meyer. He’s a great friend of mine and I think I’ve received letters from every football coach, almost, in the nation,” Trump said. Holtz, 83, compiled one of the most decorated coaching resumes in history during his decades-long run in college football. “That’s President Trump.

Source: Fox News September 04, 2020 22:30 UTC