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“The freedom to do your own thing ends when you have obligations and responsibilities. If you want to fail yourself - you can - but you cannot do your own thing if you have responsibilities to team members.”

Quote by Lou Holtz

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Lou Holtz
Lou Holtz

Lou Holtz is an American football coach renowned for his remarkable achievements in both NCAA and NFL. Born on January 6, 1937, Holtz has spent over 40 years in the football coaching world, leading multiple teams to championships and earning a high reputation in the American sports community. more

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