Quotes from LaVell Edwards

Much of coaching consists of teaching and communicating ideas, concepts and philosophies to the players and my education helped make me a much more effective coach.

The goals and successes of my professional life pale in comparison to my personal goals of an eternal family, receiving exaltation and being with the Savior again.

I suspect that these traits-desire, commitment, and good work habits-are important in all facets of our lives. . .

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 over the years, but then I wouldn't have grown professionally or personally.

Being a member of the Church has never placed any roadblocks in my personal and professional life.

My testimony helps me to establish priorities in my life.

Edwards said the greatest moment of his career was winning the national championship. The lowest moment (of my career) happens every time we lose to Utah.

If we have to go through a mental exercise, yes or no, every time we are faced with a tough decision, we will continue to have trouble with living what we supposedly believe.

I honestly haven't thought about it much. When it comes time for me to retire, I don't think I'll know going into that season. I'll have to evaluate it at the end of each year.

I try to give to most legitimate requests, but the amount of my contribution and my personal time varies greatly.

At some point in time it will be right for me to step aside. That may be after this year, but that may be after two or three more years.

And I want you to know that I have had the greatest support from President Bateman. I could coach as long as I want to and never felt any pressure to reach a decision.

Early in my career I determined that I would not bring the problems of my work home with me. For the most part, I have been able to do that.

Coming out of BYU's football spring, 1999, practice: We might have a chance to be pretty good.

One of our goals was to serve a mission, which we are now doing. After that, we want to keep our family together eternally, be of service in whatever way possible, and endure to the end!