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What did Lou Holtz do at Notre Dame?
In 1986, Lou Holtz left Minnesota to take over the then-struggling Notre Dame Fighting Irish football program.
Was Lou Holtz able to turn the 1986 Notre Dame Fighting Irish football program around?
Although Lou Holtz's 1986 squad posted an identical 5–6 mark that the 1985 edition had, five of their six losses were by a combined total of 14 points.
How long did Lou Holtz stay in the Notre Dame Fighting Irish football program?
Lou Holtz left Notre Dame after the 1996 season.
Did Lou Holtz offer any wins while he was at the Notre Dame Fighting Irish football program?
Lou Holtz's 1993 Irish team ended the season with an 11–1 record and ranked second in the final AP poll.

Question: Why did he eventually leave the program?
Self-contained rewrite: Why did Lou Holtz eventually leave the Notre Dame Fighting Irish football program?