Notre Dame distances himself from Lou Holtz after the former coach was critical of Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden, calling him a “Catholic by name only,” during a speech at the Republican National Convention on Wednesday night.
Father John Jenkins, the president of the school, said Holtz spoke for himself.
“While coach Lou Holtz is a former coach at Notre Dame, his use of the University’s name on the Republican National Convention should not be taken to imply that the University supports his views, any candidate or any political party, “Jenkins said in a statement,
Jenkins defended Biden not necessarily. But the attack on Biden’s belief was not something he would endorse.
“Moreover, we Catholics must remind ourselves that, although we may judge the objective moral quality of another’s actions, we must never doubt the sincerity of another’s faith, which is due to the mysterious working of grace in the heart of that person, “said Jenkins. “Let us remember in this early time that our highest calling is to love.”
Holtz coached Notre Dame for 11 seasons and won the 1988 national title. He then also coached six seasons at South Carolina and coached the Jets for one season. He has been a staunch supporter of President Donald Trump.
“I asked our athletes at Notre Dame, ‘If you did not show up, who would you miss and why?’ Said the 83-year-old Holtz during his speech.” Can you imagine what would happen to us as President Trump “in 2016 had not shown up to run for president? I’m so glad he appeared.”
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