FILE - Former football coach Lou Holtz arrives for a news conference with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House on September 4, 2020 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images)WASHINGTON - President Trump will honor legendary college football coach Lou Holtz with the Presidential Medal of Freedom on Thursday.Holtz said in an appearance on “Fox & Friends” he was “humbled” to receive the nation’s highest civilian honor.“It’s the highest honor or award you could possibly receive and I receive it with mixed emotions.
First of all, I’m humbled,” Holtz told host Brian Kilmeade. “There are many more people far worthy than me I can assure you.