Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic

He's known for being a quick wit, his motivational speeches, a stern taskmaster, best-selling author and television analyst. Above all else, Lou Holtz was a highly-successful football coach. Holtz led Notre Dame to three Cotton Bowl appearances, winning twice. In 1993, the Irish manhandled Texas A&M, 28-3, although it didn't start out that way. A defensive stalemate ensued until Holtz pulled the middle screen out of his bag of tricks with 45 seconds before the half. The pass went to receiver Lake Dawson who sailed 40 yards for the Irish's first score. It was a brilliant decision by Holtz and cracked the game wide open. A master of preparation, Holtz taught his players never to leave anything to chance. Come ready to play and prepare to win.