Lou Holtz's Annoying Lisp

ShaneTheMaster · 09-04-2007, 11:41 AM

Anyone else getting super annoyed by Lou Holtz? How much worse does this have to get before they take him off the air? I like what he has to say sometimes, but his lisp is just too annoying. There are plenty of ex college coaches/players they can pick from. C'mon ESPN.. you can do better!

Lathum · 09-04-2007, 11:47 AM

Way to mock one of the greatest minds in the history of college football, not to mention a tremendous motivational speaker for his handicap.

rkmsuf · 09-04-2007, 11:56 AM

Bring on Shannon Sharpe!

Eaglesfan27 · 09-04-2007, 11:57 AM

I'd rather listen to Holtz (even if he is a ND homer) than most of the announcers they have on ESPN. The guy has a ton of football knowledge which is more than can be said of many of ESPN's on air personalities. Most people with speech impediments are too afraid to speak in public. Holtz is a role model for those people.

Passacaglia · 09-04-2007, 12:20 PM

It's more than just an annoying lisp -- it's very difficult to understand what he's saying. When lurker watches college football with me and he comes on, she always talks about how she has no idea what he's saying.

Suburban Rhythm · 09-04-2007, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by ShaneTheMaster

Anyone else getting super annoyed by Lou Holtz?

Am I the only one who reads that "...getting THuper annoyed by Lou Holthz?"

ShaneTheMaster · 09-04-2007, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Lathum

Way to mock one of the greatest minds in the history of college football, not to mention a tremendous motivational speaker for his handicap.

I am not mocking him, it just takes me a second longer to understand what he is saying. You need a clear voice to speak on radio and television.

ShaneTheMaster · 09-04-2007, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by rkmsuf

Bring on Shannon Sharpe!

Lloyd Carr would be a nice addition.

korme · 09-04-2007, 03:32 PM

ShaneTheMaster:

Since you have my name, and also run a Bengals FOF team, please for the love of God correct your signature and spell Cincinnati the correct way, thanks.

RPI-Fan · 09-04-2007, 03:42 PM

I'm on-and-off with Holtz. I like how he pokes fun at himself easily, doesn't play favorites, and doesn't act like the usual talking heads. On the other hand, his lack of presense is irritating.

st.cronin · 09-04-2007, 04:12 PM

I never have any trouble understanding Lou Holtz.

flounder · 09-04-2007, 04:26 PM

ESPN can't get rid of him because as soon as he leaves, the NCAA will put them on probation for 3 years.

TazFTW · 09-04-2007, 04:30 PM

Better than Trev Albert.

Karlifornia · 09-04-2007, 05:00 PM

The lisp annoyed me a tiny bit at first, but now I'm over it. I like Holtz.

Crim · 09-04-2007, 07:39 PM

I like Lou because he (unlike many schlubs on the sports channels) actually knows what he's talking about. He does pull his punches a bit (Carr shouldn't be fired???/?) but I like that when he gives his opinions he also provides insight on why he believes it.

I like Mark May also, and like them together. And to the Trev Alberts crowd (I know you were just being contrary), :shudder: !!!

JonInMiddleGA · 09-04-2007, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by st.cronin

I never have any trouble understanding Lou Holtz.

+1

Desmond · 09-04-2007, 09:37 PM

Iths Apthalachthin sthate!!

Karlifornia · 09-04-2007, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Desmond

Iths Apthalachthin sthate!!

lol

dime · 09-04-2007, 10:56 PM

holtz was a cheat who somehow has gotten a free pass his entire career. his analysis is the same old lukewarm ex-coach schtick, although this beats his old coaching pressers with the mighty enemy routine: "I'm very concerned about navy, I've been watching tape and they have one of the best punters we'll see all year!"

Vinatieri for Prez · 09-05-2007, 12:20 AM

Sufferin' succotasth.

Easy Mac · 09-05-2007, 06:40 AM

SO this is the group of people who like Lou and Mark... I see.

Rich1033 · 12-04-2007, 07:43 PM

A great impression of Lou Holtz giving a pep talk to Nebraska.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hMPIm...eature=related

Logan · 12-04-2007, 08:30 PM

Three months later and I'm still amazed that people think Holtz speaks normally.

MizzouRah · 12-04-2007, 08:35 PM

+1 on he annoyes me

09-04-2007, 11:56 AM	#3
rkmsuf Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2001	Bring on Shannon Sharpe! __________________ "Don't you have homes?" -- Judge Smales

09-04-2007, 11:57 AM	#4
Eaglesfan27 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: New Jersey	I'd rather listen to Holtz (even if he is a ND homer) than most of the announcers they have on ESPN. The guy has a ton of football knowledge which is more than can be said of many of ESPN's on air personalities. Most people with speech impediments are too afraid to speak in public. Holtz is a role model for those people. __________________ Retired GM of the eNFL 2007 Super Bowl Champion Philadelphia Eagles (19-0 record.) GM of the WOOF 2006 Doggie Bowl Champion Atlantic City Gamblers. GM of the IHOF 2019 and 2022 IHOF Bowl Champion Asheville Axemen.

09-04-2007, 12:20 PM	#5
Passacaglia Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Big Ten Country	It's more than just an annoying lisp -- it's very difficult to understand what he's saying. When lurker watches college football with me and he comes on, she always talks about how she has no idea what he's saying. __________________ Pride and Prejudice -- an FOF9 Lions dynasty, starting 1966

09-04-2007, 03:42 PM	#10
RPI-Fan Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Troy, NY	I'm on-and-off with Holtz. I like how he pokes fun at himself easily, doesn't play favorites, and doesn't act like the usual talking heads. On the other hand, his lack of presense is irritating. __________________ Quis custodiets ipsos custodes?

09-04-2007, 04:12 PM	#11
st.cronin General Manager Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: New Mexico	I never have any trouble understanding Lou Holtz. __________________ co-commish: bb-bbcf.net knives out

09-04-2007, 11:47 AM	#2
Lathum Favored Bitch #1 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: homeless in NJ	Way to mock one of the greatest minds in the history of college football, not to mention a tremendous motivational speaker for his handicap.

09-04-2007, 03:32 PM	#9
korme Go Reds Join Date: May 2001 Location: Bloodbuzz Ohio	ShaneTheMaster: Since you have my name, and also run a Bengals FOF team, please for the love of God correct your signature and spell Cincinnati the correct way, thanks.

09-04-2007, 04:26 PM	#12
flounder High School Varsity Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Lynchburg, VA	ESPN can't get rid of him because as soon as he leaves, the NCAA will put them on probation for 3 years.

09-04-2007, 04:30 PM	#13
TazFTW Pro Rookie Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Honolulu, HI	Better than Trev Albert. __________________ "Teams don't want to make the trip anymore," says Hawaii coach June Jones. "They come here, we kick their ass, they go home." Fire Ron Lee.

09-04-2007, 05:00 PM	#14
Karlifornia Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: San Jose, CA	The lisp annoyed me a tiny bit at first, but now I'm over it. I like Holtz. __________________ Look into the mind of a crazy man (NSFW) http://www.whitepowerupdate.wordpress.com

09-04-2007, 07:39 PM	#15
Crim College Benchwarmer Join Date: Dec 2003	I like Lou because he (unlike many schlubs on the sports channels) actually knows what he's talking about. He does pull his punches a bit (Carr shouldn't be fired???/?) but I like that when he gives his opinions he also provides insight on why he believes it. I like Mark May also, and like them together. And to the Trev Alberts crowd (I know you were just being contrary), :shudder: !!!

09-04-2007, 09:37 PM	#17
Desmond Banned Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: The Hatch	Iths Apthalachthin sthate!!

09-04-2007, 10:56 PM	#19
dime High School JV Join Date: Sep 2006	holtz was a cheat who somehow has gotten a free pass his entire career. his analysis is the same old lukewarm ex-coach schtick, although this beats his old coaching pressers with the mighty enemy routine: "I'm very concerned about navy, I've been watching tape and they have one of the best punters we'll see all year!"

09-05-2007, 12:20 AM	#20
Vinatieri for Prez College Starter Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Seattle	Sufferin' succotasth.

09-05-2007, 06:40 AM	#21
Easy Mac Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Here	SO this is the group of people who like Lou and Mark... I see.

12-04-2007, 07:43 PM	#22
Rich1033 High School Varsity Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Sylvania, Ohio	A great impression of Lou Holtz giving a pep talk to Nebraska. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hMPIm...eature=related

12-04-2007, 08:30 PM	#23
Logan Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: NYC	Three months later and I'm still amazed that people think Holtz speaks normally.

12-04-2007, 08:35 PM	#24
MizzouRah Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Troy, Mo	+1 on he annoyes me

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