Holtz apologizes to U-M fans over Rodriguez-Hitler comparisonAngelique S. Chengelis / The Detroit News
STATE COLLEGE, Pa . --
Lou Holtz, the former college football coach turned ESPN analyst, apologized to Michigan fans Saturday during halftime of the Clemson-Georgia Tech game on the network.
Various reports said Holtz made an unsavory comparison between Michigan coach Rich Rodriguez and Hitler during "College Football Live" Friday night on ESPN.
According to Deadspin.com, the context of the conversation was about Rodriguez's not-so-great start at Michigan -- the Wolverines were 2-4 at the time preparing to face No. 3 Penn State on Saturday -- and Holtz, in his analysis of the situation said: "Ya know, Hitler was a great leader, too."
Michigan athletic director Bill Martin said Saturday upon arriving at Beaver Stadium that he had been told of the reference and immediately contacted a well-placed official at ESPN.
"I addressed it," Martin said.
Holtz then made his apology at halftime of the game broadcast.
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