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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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.
Martha was watching the football game with me when she said, 'You know, most of these sports are based on read more
Martha was watching the football game with me when she said, 'You know, most of these sports are based on the idea of one group protecting its territory from invasion by another group.' 'Yeah,' I said, trying not to laugh. Girls are funny.
Football is a mistake. It combines the two worst elements of American life. Violence and committee meetings.
Football is a mistake. It combines the two worst elements of American life. Violence and committee meetings.
The main reason for doing it now ... had more to do with the players. This is a great group. read more
The main reason for doing it now ... had more to do with the players. This is a great group. This particular group has really worked hard to prepare themselves. And we have a chance to have a good football team.
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.
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.
Pro football is like nuclear warfare. there are no winners, only survivors.
Pro football is like nuclear warfare. there are no winners, only survivors.
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.
I don't like to lose, and that isn't so much because it is just a football game, but because defeat read more
I don't like to lose, and that isn't so much because it is just a football game, but because defeat means the failure to reach your objective. I don't want a football player who doesn't take defeat to heart, who laughs it off with the thought, 'Oh, well, there's another Saturday.' The trouble in American life today, in business as well as in sports, is that too many people are afraid of competition. The result is that in some circles people have come to sneer at success if it costs hard work and training and sacrifice.
