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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.
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.
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.
I'm old, old enough to play baseball or football. I'm not eight yet. My Mom told me when you start read more
I'm old, old enough to play baseball or football. I'm not eight yet. My Mom told me when you start baseball, you aren't going to be able to run that fast because you had an operation. I told Mom I wouldn't need to run fast. When I play baseball, I'll just hit them out of the park. Then I'll be able to walk.
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.
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.
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.
