From Fox News: Former ESPN broadcaster Keith Olbermann once again incited backlash on social media Wednesday after he called late legendary college football coach Lou Holtz a “legendary scumbag” in an X post on the day Holtz was announced dead.
“Legendary scumbag, yes,” Olbermann wrote in response to a clip of Holtz criticizing former President Joe Biden in 2020 for supporting abortion rights.
Olbermann received scathing criticism in response to his post on X.
Legendary scumbag, yes https://t.co/OzCyeX2Amr
— Keith Olbermann (@KeithOlbermann) March 5, 2026
The Holtz Family had announced the beloved coach’s death in a post on X Wednesday afternoon:
Louis Leo “Lou” Holtz, legendary college football coach, Hall of Famer, bestselling author, and one of America’s most influential motivational voices, has passed away at the age of 89 in Orlando, Florida, surrounded by family. Born January 6, 1937, in Follansbee, West Virginia, Holtz rose from humble beginnings to become one of the most respected figures in college athletics. Over a remarkable five‑decade career, he led college programs at William & Mary, NC State, Arkansas, Minnesota, Notre Dame, and South Carolina. He transformed every team he inherited and captured the 1988 National Championship with the Fighting Irish. Holtz was preceded in death by his beloved wife of more than 50 years, Beth, with whom he shared a life grounded in faith, devotion, and service.
Holtz is remembered for his enduring values of faith, family, service, and an unwavering belief in the potential of others. His influence extended far beyond the football field through the Holtz Charitable Foundation and the many players, colleagues, and communities shaped by his leadership. He is survived by his four children, nine grandchildren, and two great‑grandchildren. Funeral arrangements, including a Mass of Christian Burial at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart at the University of Notre Dame, will be announced as details are finalized.
The Holtz Family
Louis Leo “Lou” Holtz, legendary college football coach, Hall of Famer, bestselling author, and one of America’s most influential motivational voices, has passed away at the age of 89 in Orlando, Florida, surrounded by family. Born January 6, 1937, in Follansbee, West Virginia,…
— Lou Holtz (@CoachLouHoltz88) March 4, 2026
— Lou Holtz (@CoachLouHoltz88) March 5, 2026
Olberman, a far-left liberal, is being lambasted for his appalling comment about Coach Holtz.
X user Eric Vernon wrote, “This man improved countless lives of young men to become something more than maybe they could see within themselves in a postive uplifting way, something you obviously could never comprehend with a comment like this just hours after leaving this life we all share. What an empty soul you must be.”
This man improved countless lives of young men to become something more than maybe they could see within themselves in a postive uplifting way, something you obviously could never comprehend with a comment like this just hours after leaving this life we all share.
What an…— Eric Vernon (@shloink1) March 5, 2026
Notre Dame recruiting insider Bruce Straughan wrote, “Keith Olbermann decided to call a legendary man that did more for this world in a day than Keith could in a lifetime on the day he died a “scumbag” because he didn’t agree with his political beliefs. In a world of Lou Holtz don’t be a Keith Olbermann!”
Keith Olbermann decided to call a legendary man that did more for this world in a day than Keith could in a lifetime on the day he died a “scumbag”because he didn’t agree with his political beliefs. In a world of Lou Holtz don’t be a Keith Olbermann! https://t.co/wNZx4O1Okk
— Bruce Straughan (@bruce_straughan) March 5, 2026
Mr. Olbermann, you need to reevaluate your worldview. The lens through which you view people and events has grown so clouded that it has distorted your perspective. So many of your posts reek of misunderstanding and hatred. Consider whether you might, at times, be wrong.
— Tea Party Barbie (@laurahollis61) March 5, 2026
Imagine thinking youre flexing while talking bad about a catholic who just passed away. Lou was a million times the man you could ever hope to be.
— Drew Michael Joseph (@drewmichael78) March 5, 2026
To make this comment after Coach Holtz’s death is a reminder as to why Keith Olbermann is a legendary piece of shit. https://t.co/0ST144WavT
— gustavo 🇨🇺🇺🇸 (@greeneyed_cuban) March 5, 2026
I wonder what the world will say on the day you pass, Keith? I wonder what your legacy will be.
Good luck.
— J Vitt (@J_Vitt38) March 5, 2026
What a great man. He will be greatly missed. I hope Keith someday gives his life to the Lord.
— Chet Weld (@ChetWeld56597) March 5, 2026
I feel sorry for and pray for @KeithOlbermann– a billboard for what it is to be a miserably lost person eaten up with bitterness and anger toward everything and everyone and who desperately needs Jesus. I met @CoachLouHoltz88 and he was the epitome of what Olbermann is not. https://t.co/nLMzHnr7Jf
— Dr. James Merritt (@drjamesmerritt) March 5, 2026
Keith is the scumbag https://t.co/s09w4MxSbJ
— Nancy Staten (@Raleighcaniac) March 5, 2026
This guy needs professional mental help. https://t.co/iG7afSHU6E
— Jeffrey Olejniczak 🇺🇸 (@ScorpioNDfan) March 5, 2026
I think @keithOlbermann should probably look in the mirror. https://t.co/MKlFtABR9Z
— John Truscott (@johntruscott) March 5, 2026
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