Edwards commented as he signed an extension to his contract. They had changed coaches every three or four years before my getting the head job. It was just going to be a matter of when I got fired. There were… — LaVell Edwards Copy Share Image
When I started I knew it was a matter of when, not if, I would get fired. That's because that was just the past history of the previous coaches that had been there. — LaVell Edwards Copy Share Image
We have reached the point where we can lose a game or two and not drop out of sight in the rankings. I've been… — LaVell Edwards Copy Share Image
We tend to look at successful athletes and make them almost bigger than life. I have seen many young men who have achieved greatness.… — LaVell Edwards Copy Share Image
Not playing on Sunday has caused problems for other organizations or teams who wanted us to do so, but we never had to think… — LaVell Edwards Copy Share Image
How do we handle adversity? Adversity is going to be with us in everything that we do, almost in every facet of our lives-in… — LaVell Edwards Copy Share Image
I know the team, as a whole, has had an impact on the youth of the church, and on the missionary efforts throughout the… — LaVell Edwards Copy Share Image
He will return with a greater understanding of himself, greater leadership capabilities, better work habits, and a better knowledge of what it takes to… — LaVell Edwards Copy Share Image
Potential does not always ensure success. The greatest players have not always been the most endowed. In athletics, we often hear the phrase, "He… — LaVell Edwards Copy Share Image
Coming out of BYU's football spring, 1999, practice: We might have a chance to be pretty good. — LaVell Edwards Copy Share Image
Even though I did not go into college teaching, I believe the education I did receive helped me to become a better coach. — LaVell Edwards Copy Share Image
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… — LaVell Edwards Copy Share Image
The difficulty in living our religion is when we haven't totally made the commitment necessary. — LaVell Edwards Copy Share Image
I can't think of anything I would do differently in my life. It would be nice to undo some of my mistakes I made… — LaVell Edwards Copy Share Image
In my career I have had many wonderful things happen to me, many more than I ever dreamed would ever happen. But I would… — LaVell Edwards Copy Share Image
I received my Master's degree from the University of Utah while coaching at Granite High School. I obtained my doctorate from BYU while coaching.… — LaVell Edwards Copy Share Image
