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Posted at 11:07 a.m., Saturday, October 18, 2008

CFB: ESPN's Holtz apologizes for Hitler reference

Associated Press

ESPN analyst Lou Holtz apologized on air today for mentioning Adolf Hitler during a college football studio show the previous night.

The former Notre Dame coach referenced Hitler while making a point about good and bad leadership during a discussion of the struggles of first-year Michigan coach Rich Rodriguez.

"Last night while trying to make a point about leadership, I made an unfortunate reference," Holtz said. "It was a mistake and I sincerely apologize."

An ESPN spokesman said Holtz will not be further disciplined.