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When did Lou Holtz' career begin at Notre Dame?
In 1986, Lou Holtz left Minnesota to take over the then-struggling Notre Dame Fighting Irish football program.
Was Notre Dame doing well when Lou Holtz started his career there?
In 1986, Lou Holtz left Minnesota to take over the then-struggling Notre Dame Fighting Irish football program.
Was Lou Holtz a success at the Notre Dame Fighting Irish football program?
Lou Holtz's 1988 Notre Dame team went 12–0 with a victory in the Fiesta Bowl and was the consensus national champion.
Did Lou Holtz make it to any bowl games while at Notre Dame?
In his second season, Lou Holtz led the Fighting Irish to an appearance in the 1988 Cotton Bowl Classic.
Did Notre Dame win against the Texas A&M Aggies at the 1988 Cotton Bowl Classic?
The Notre Dame Fighting Irish lost to the Texas A&M Aggies, 35–10 at the 1988 Cotton Bowl Classic.

Question: What is notable about his career during this time?
Self-contained rewrite: What is notable about Lou Holtz' career during the time he coached the Notre Dame Fighting Irish?