Current condition of the BYU football program? I think it's in good shape. We've got some good young players. We've had two or three pretty good recruiting years. We lost some players, obviously, that hurt us, but you always have turnover in college through attrition (graduation, transfers). That's the nature of the game.
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Coming out of BYU's football spring, 1999, practice: We might have a chance to be pretty good.
Coming out of BYU's football spring, 1999, practice: We might have a chance to be pretty good.
In life, as in a football game, the principle to follow is: Hit the line hard.
In life, as in a football game, the principle to follow is: Hit the line hard.
Football is a game of cliches, and I believe in every one of them.
Football is a game of cliches, and I believe in every one of them.
I feel that the progress I have made as a coach, as well as a person, is a direct result read more
I feel that the progress I have made as a coach, as well as a person, is a direct result of the growth that I have made through my Church callings. I had the opportunity to serve as a bishop in a campus ward while I was still an assistant coach. When I was appointed head football coach in 1972, I decided to approach my role as a coach much the same as I did as a bishop, delegating responsibility to my assistants, putting responsibility on the players for self-improvement in all aspects of their lives, and using personal interviews with players to try to give positive reinforcement and encouragement so that they might do their very best and reach their full potential, both on and off the field.
When we have adversity we oftentimes tend to look around and think that we're the Lone Ranger. We tend to read more
When we have adversity we oftentimes tend to look around and think that we're the Lone Ranger. We tend to believe that we're the only one who has problems. And we always look around and see others who are more talented, taller, smarter, handsomer, or faster. I can assure you, everyone has problems—even football coaches. The ability we have to handle this adversity will determine the degree of success that we will have in life.
Being a woman is of special interest only to aspiring male transsexuals. To actual women it is merely a good read more
Being a woman is of special interest only to aspiring male transsexuals. To actual women it is merely a good excuse not to play football.
How is your health? I feel pretty good, and I'm very anxious to get the season going. I think we read more
How is your health? I feel pretty good, and I'm very anxious to get the season going. I think we have a chance to have a good football team. I don't have any health problems. I don't know how any of the stuff gets started.... My health is very good.
Describing an opposing team: Sure, luck means a lot in football. Not having a good quarterback is bad luck.
Describing an opposing team: Sure, luck means a lot in football. Not having a good quarterback is bad luck.
Commenting on LaVell Edwards' contribution to college football: He may not be at the head of the class, but whatever read more
Commenting on LaVell Edwards' contribution to college football: He may not be at the head of the class, but whatever class he is in it doesn't take long to call the roll.
