According to Lou Holtz, "Todays athletes talk about rights and privileges, and 40 years ago we talked about our obligations and responsibilities". He believes that athletes today are more focused on their individual rights and privileges, whereas in the past, athletes were more focused on their obligations and responsibilities to their team and to society as a whole. Holtz thinks that if athletes do not do everything to the best of their ability, they have the right to fail, but they do not have the right to cause others to fail. However, it is worth noting that some people disagree with Holtzs views and argue that athletes today have a greater platform to speak out on social issues and injustices.