Lou Holtz spoke to Auburn Football team

[Plaric 4]

Not exactly sure why but he spoke to them today. World must be coming to an end.

via @FootballAU

[RunInRed 16,360]

Holtz with Shon Coleman and Chad Slade

[gravejd 3,269]

Wierd, wonder if he explained why he always picks against AU?

[RunInRed 16,360]

This was part of his message ...

[RunInRed 16,360]

Holtz also talked to the team about about how to continue a winning tradition on the field and life ... judging by player posts on social media, he was pretty well received.

[RunInRed 16,360]

@TRUitt_thaTRUth (Stanton Truitt) me and Dom(inuqe Walker) with the greatest coach to ever do it @ESPNDrLou! Taught us some great things

[api1957 1,783]

When you say 'spoke to" do you mean "spit at""

[wareagle13 88]

Was the front row given ponchos like at sea workd?

[PigskinPat 2,568]

It may be just me, but I think he's developed a level of respect for Coach Malzahn that I feel he never had with Chizik or even Tuberville for that matter.

[ausburn 159]

Glad he made it to Auburn University. Thought he might of loaded his gps looking for The University of Auburn and gone to who knows where..

[kingfish 73]

I'd say this will likely have PR benefits down the road for us. Good move by CGM.

[GBAU83 212]

Not a big fan of Holtz as an analyst/TV personality but he is known as a great coach and a strong motivational speaker. He does have some good things about being a "life coach" and using football as a stepping stone towards being a success in life. I think this is part of the overall approach of CGM to build a championship program overall, not just a success on the field.

[eibua12 81]

Man I think a Holtz / Gallagher tour would be some kind of awesome

[gAUlf 1]

What's next, Joe Shat writing a fluff piece, Mr and Mrs David Pollack sing our praises and updyke actually pays restitution? Just seeing him in an Auburn hat makes me want to shower.

[BeatBama1972 11]

I'd say this will likely have PR benefits down the road for us. Good move by CGM.

I agree!

[AU64 10,122]

I'd say this will likely have PR benefits down the road for us. Good move by CGM.

I agree!

agree

While many posters on this board might think he is an idiot....this is a guy the kids watch week after week while following college football .....and he does have some good things to say about life beyond the football field. IMO, never hurts to have someone like Lou meet our players and coaches...increases the chances for some positive comments later in the season.

[AURaptor 1,121]

It may be just me, but I think he's developed a level of respect for Coach Malzahn that I feel he never had with Chizik or even Tuberville for that matter.

Something sure has changed. Dude had a serious hate for Auburn, just a couple of years ago.

Heck, just watch his reaction to the Kick - Six

http://deadspin.com/watch-espn-talent-react-live-to-the-alabama-auburn-fina-1474291696/all

[AURaptor 1,121]

What's next, Joe Shat writing a fluff piece, Mr and Mrs David Pollack sing our praises and updyke actually pays restitution? Just seeing him in an Auburn hat makes me want to shower.

I agree , but man, just think of how much sway Gus has to bring Granny Holtz to The Plains.

[The Freak 2,526]

Seeing Lou wearing an Auburn hat makes me throw up a little.

[EagleFlight34 101]

Some of us need to realize that who/what we see on TV is not always indicative who/what a person actually is. Holtz has always been highly respected for his motivational speaking and the fact that he does care beyond football and athletics.

[augolf1716 21,096]

Holtz can be a prick and your best friend the next minute. He lives in prestigious Isleworth Golf & Country Club Windermere, Fl. Use to run into him at what the locals call "The Ready" in Windermere. I think his biploar imo

[Dixie1860 27]

There have been times I wanted to slap the taste out of his mouth, no doubt. But this is an excellent PR move. Getting friendly with Gus could be the difference between the way he has acted in the past and possibly being pro-AU from here on. If not pro-AU, at least pro-Gus. I will take that any way we can get it.

[war eagle6 0]

I'll take him before mark may, do not like that guy at all

[NYCAU99 0]

It may be just me, but I think he's developed a level of respect for Coach Malzahn that I feel he never had with Chizik or even Tuberville for that matter.

I agree with this completely. Although, still not a fan of ol' Lou.

[dmoney 271]

Was the front row given ponchos like at sea workd?

13, that was funny as hell... Cant believe ppl missed this.... lmao