Conversation so far:
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.

Question: Was he a success there?
Self-contained rewrite: Was Lou Holtz a success at the Notre Dame Fighting Irish football program?