There are certain names in sports that feel permanent. Icons who seem woven into the fabric of a game so tightly that it's hard to imagine the sport without them. Today, the college football world is grappling with that exact feeling after the death of legendary coach Lou Holtz. He was 89. Related: Harry Styles Admits He's 'Struggled' With 'Acknowledging' Liam Payne's Tragic Death News of Holtz's passing was confirmed by his family, according to TMZ on Wednesday.