The Lou Holtz Show S2 EP12 | Bubba Cunningham on Culture, College Sports & Leadership #podcast

Bubba Cunningham on restoring culture, purpose in college sports & leading with integrity.

Join Legendary Coach Lou Holtz and UNC Athletics Director Bubba Cunningham for a candid, heartfelt conversation on culture, leadership, and the spirit of collegiate athletics. With over a decade at UNC and 21 national titles under his belt, Bubba shares how values like love, trust, and commitment drive excellence on and off the field.

In this compelling episode, Bubba reflects on his journey from trying out for Notre Dame’s golf team to leading one of the nation’s top athletic programs. He delves into the importance of building community, supporting Olympic sports, and navigating NIL, the transfer portal, and future governance in college athletics.

Bubba and Coach Holtz also explore raising a family amid the nonstop demands of athletics, the need for national standards, and how shifting from “rights” to “responsibilities” could help restore our culture. Don’t miss this inspiring look at purposeful leadership in today's collegiate sports landscape.

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Chapters:
0:00 – Intro & Purpose of the Podcast
1:25 – Meet Bubba Cunningham & UNC Credentials
3:20 – From ND Golfer to Athletic Official
5:12 – Role of Athletics in University Culture
7:08 – Pride, Education & Athletic Success
9:08 – UNC’s Most Exhilarating Teams & Moments
10:20 – Mentoring Coaches: Karina Mattson & Mack Brown
12:28 – Carolina vs Duke: Rivalry & Culture
14:38 – The Impact of NIL & Transfer Portal
16:58 – Economic Model & Olympic Sport Sustainability
19:22 – Need for National Oversight in College Sports
20:44 – Balancing Family Life with Athletic Leadership
22:54 – Why Culture Wins on Campus
26:01 – Moving from Rights to Responsibilities
27:46 – Coach Holtz on Rebuilding America’s Culture
29:24 – Final Memories & Key Takeaways