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The Lou Holtz SHow


Randy Cross | S2E14

July 17, 2025
Join Legendary Coach Lou Holtz and NFL Champion Randy Cross for a powerful conversation on leadership, legacy, and rebuilding the American spirit. From anchoring Super Bowl-winning teams to shaping the culture of the San Francisco 49ers, Randy reflects on the values that build great teams—and a great nation.

In this wide-ranging episode, Coach Lou Holtz sits down with three-time Super Bowl Champion and longtime broadcaster Randy Cross to discuss football, family, and the deeper lessons behind sustained success. Randy shares how Coach Bill Walsh built a winning culture with the 49ers rooted in personal accountability and shared purpose—lessons that extend well beyond the gridiron.

Together, they explore how great leadership doesn’t rely on speeches but on example, sacrifice, and quiet strength. Randy opens up about protecting Hall of Famer Joe Montana, his experiences growing up with an alcoholic parent, and the pivotal moment his father helped redirect his life through discipline and faith.

Coach Holtz and Randy also address today’s challenges in college football—from NIL chaos and the transfer portal to the fading value of perseverance. They both express concern about the breakdown of family and culture, emphasizing the need to return to foundational values like faith, history, and personal responsibility.

This episode is a heartfelt reflection on overcoming adversity, building teams that last, and the urgent need to coach America back to greatness. Tune in for personal stories, timeless wisdom, and a clear-eyed look at what really matters.

This episode is a touching tribute to the power of mentorship, family, and faith. Tune in to hear how Chris Zorich turned hardship into hope—and continues to inspire others by living a life of purpose and gratitude.

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