What Was Phil Petty’s Cause of Death? Here’s What We Know

When asked about his favorite Lou Holtz memory, Phil recalled a time after a particularly grueling practice when Lou looked at the players and said, “One thing’s for sure, you come to The University of South Carolina for one of two reasons. A: you’re a loser, or B: you just like to surround yourself with other losers.” Evidently, Phil’s impression of former coach Lou Holtz was one of the finest.