Even though I did not go into college teaching, I believe the education I did receive helped me to become a better coach.
LaVell EdwardsI went to many coaching clinics, talked to other coaches, read articles, books, etc. Anything I could do that would help me prepare to be the best coach possible. Fortunately, the coaches I had as a player were good men and were excellent role models in setting priorities and relating to the team members and coaching staff.
LaVell EdwardsI know the team, as a whole, has had an impact on the youth of the church, and on the missionary efforts throughout the world.
LaVell EdwardsI can't think of anything I would do differently in my life. It would be nice to undo some of my mistakes I made over the years, but then I wouldn't have grown professionally or personally.
LaVell EdwardsCurrent 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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