“In the early years, I was able to accommodate most of the requests and favors that came my way, but as the requests multiplied, I had to make tough choices because the numbers were more than I could handle.” WayYearsAbleChoicesNumbersToughFavorsHandleMy WayRequestAccommodateTough Choices Author:LaVell Edwards
“I had to come up with some criteria to help me; i.e., what the favor was, if it was legitimate, if it was in no way compromising, and if there would be a benefit some way by my participation.” IfsWayHelpingWould BeBenefitsCome UpFavorsCompromiseHelp MeParticipationCriteria Author:LaVell Edwards
“Along with church monies and the United Way, most of the others that I give the most to are organizations for which I have some personal connection in that they have affected family members; i.e., kidney, cancer, heart, and organ donation. My wife and I have also contributed to and been heavily involved with the Boys and Girls Club of Utah County.” WayGivingHeartGirlChurchUnitedBoysWifeInvolvedMembersConnectionsOrganizationCancerClubsMy WifeAffectedOrgansCountyFamily MembersBoy And GirlDonationKidneysUtahPersonal ConnectionOrgan DonationUnited Way Author:LaVell Edwards
“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!” WayWantEndsTogetherGoalEndureMissionsOur FamilyFamily Together Author:LaVell Edwards
“Commenting on playoffs to determine a national champion: I'm not in favor of 15 games either. I think that's way too much football. The thing that I feel good about is that these guys hung together through 15 games and played hard every week. That's a marvelous tribute to the kids. We just hung in there today and kept playing. It's just been a special feeling all year long.” ThinkingWayFeelsYearsChildrenLongHardFeelingsKidsTodayTogetherGuyGamesToo MuchWeekSpecialFootballDetermineFavorsFeel GoodChampionHungMarvelousTributePlayoffsI Feel Good Author:LaVell Edwards
“Considering retirement? When that happens, I don't want that to be the story of whatever the season it is. I don't want to have to be talking about it all the time. My plan is when the time is up, it'll be time to hang it up. When that comes, it'll come. But right now, I don't have any clue as to when that'll be. It's been that way the last couple of years. . . . I've often felt if I ever get to a point where I don't want to go recruiting and can't get excited about it, then maybe it's time. That's a pretty good indication that's probably it. And I haven't reached that point at all yet.” IfsWayWantYearsStoriesHappensLastsTimeFeltTalkingPlansHavensCoupleRight NowSeasonsExcitedRetirementConsideringClueIndication Author:LaVell Edwards
“After announcing that the 2000 season would be his last before retirement: Last winter I made the decision to coach for only one more season. I have been wrestling with the timing of announcing that decision. After seeing the outstanding attitude and work ethic of this team, I came to the conclusion that it's best to get the announcement out of the way now so we can focus on the season and avoid the repeated distractions that come from questions about my retirement.” WayHas BeensMadeWould BeLastsWorkDecisionAttitudeFocusSeeingTeamEthicsSeasonsWinterCoachesConclusionRetirementWrestlingDistractionTimingWork EthicOutstandingAnnouncementsAnnouncing Author:LaVell Edwards
