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'LaVell Edwards' (born October 11, 1930 in Orem, Utah) is a former American football coach of Brigham Young University (BYU). In 1984, Edwards' BYU Cougars went 13-0 and won the National Championship.
Edwards played football for Utah State University and earned a Masters degree at the University of Utah prior to coaching at BYU. While head football coach at BYU Edwards also earned a doctorate.
Edwards was BYU's head football coach from 1972 to 2000. His offensive scheme was passing-dominated. He started coaching in an era when College football offenses were dominated by strong running attacks. His quarterbacks threw over 11,000 passes for more than 100,000 yards and 635 touchdowns.
Edwards coached prominent quarterbacks such as Gary Sheide, Gifford Nielsen, Marc Wilson, Jim McMahon, Steve Young, Robbie Bosco, Ty Detmer, Steve Sarkisian, and Brandon Doman.
Awards won by his players include a Heisman Trophy, a Doak Walker Award, a Maxwell Award, two Outland Trophies, four Davey O'Brien Awards, eight Sammy Baugh Awards, and 31 All-America citations, including 11 Consensus All-Americans. In 1984, he was named National Coach of the Year after BYU finished the season 13-0 and won the National Champimonship. Edwards retired after the 2000 season with a 258-101-3 record, a .722 winning percentage.
Prior to Edwards final game, the football stadium at Brigham Young University was renamed LaVell Edwards Stadium in his honor. At the time of his retirement, he ranked sixth in all-time victories. Edwards received the Amos Alonzo Stagg Award, presented by the American Football Coaches Association, in 2003.
Edwards was a prominent leader and speaker for members of The Church of Jesus Christ for Latter Day Saints, which is affiliated with BYU. In the 1980 Holiday Bowl, BYU rallied from a 38-19 fourth quarter deficit to defeat Southern Methodist University (SMU). Trailing 45-39 with seconds to go, Quarterback Jim McMahon (of the Catholic faith) completed a game winning touchdown pass to Clay Brown (also a Catholic) Many joked to Edwards that the "Catholics had won the game for the Mormons." Edwards wittingly responded by saying (paraphrased) "Nope, those Catholics only tied it (at 44), we didn't win it until our Mormon placekicker (Kurt Gunther) made the extra-point."
★ 6th on NCAA all-time list for coaching victories (258)
★ Member of the College Football Hall of Fame
★ Coached 6 all-American quarterbacks
★ His teams led the nation in passing offense 8 times
★ His teams led the nation in total offense 5 times
★ His teams led the nation in scoring offense 3 times
★ List of presidents of the American Football Coaches Association
Edwards played football for Utah State University and earned a Masters degree at the University of Utah prior to coaching at BYU. While head football coach at BYU Edwards also earned a doctorate.
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| Contents |
| Coaching career |
| Record under Edwards |
| Accomplishments |
| See also |
Coaching career
Edwards was BYU's head football coach from 1972 to 2000. His offensive scheme was passing-dominated. He started coaching in an era when College football offenses were dominated by strong running attacks. His quarterbacks threw over 11,000 passes for more than 100,000 yards and 635 touchdowns.
Edwards coached prominent quarterbacks such as Gary Sheide, Gifford Nielsen, Marc Wilson, Jim McMahon, Steve Young, Robbie Bosco, Ty Detmer, Steve Sarkisian, and Brandon Doman.
Awards won by his players include a Heisman Trophy, a Doak Walker Award, a Maxwell Award, two Outland Trophies, four Davey O'Brien Awards, eight Sammy Baugh Awards, and 31 All-America citations, including 11 Consensus All-Americans. In 1984, he was named National Coach of the Year after BYU finished the season 13-0 and won the National Champimonship. Edwards retired after the 2000 season with a 258-101-3 record, a .722 winning percentage.
Prior to Edwards final game, the football stadium at Brigham Young University was renamed LaVell Edwards Stadium in his honor. At the time of his retirement, he ranked sixth in all-time victories. Edwards received the Amos Alonzo Stagg Award, presented by the American Football Coaches Association, in 2003.
Edwards was a prominent leader and speaker for members of The Church of Jesus Christ for Latter Day Saints, which is affiliated with BYU. In the 1980 Holiday Bowl, BYU rallied from a 38-19 fourth quarter deficit to defeat Southern Methodist University (SMU). Trailing 45-39 with seconds to go, Quarterback Jim McMahon (of the Catholic faith) completed a game winning touchdown pass to Clay Brown (also a Catholic) Many joked to Edwards that the "Catholics had won the game for the Mormons." Edwards wittingly responded by saying (paraphrased) "Nope, those Catholics only tied it (at 44), we didn't win it until our Mormon placekicker (Kurt Gunther) made the extra-point."
Record under Edwards
| Team | Year | Overall Record | Conference Finish |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brigham Young | 1972 | 7-4 | 2nd (tie) |
| Brigham Young | 1973 | 5-6 | 4th (tie) |
| Brigham Young | 1974 | 7-4-1 | 1st |
| Brigham Young | 1975 | 6-5 | 4th (tie) |
| Brigham Young | 1976 | 9-3 | 1st (tie) |
| Brigham Young | 1977 | 9-2 | 1st (tie) |
| Brigham Young | 1978 | 9-4 | 1st |
| Brigham Young | 1979 | 11-1 | 1st |
| Brigham Young | 1980 | 12-1 | 1st |
| Brigham Young | 1981 | 11-2 | 1st |
| Brigham Young | 1982 | 8-4 | 1st |
| Brigham Young | 1983 | 11-1 | 1st |
| Brigham Young | 1984 | 13-0 | 1st (National Champs) |
| Brigham Young | 1985 | 11-3 | 1st |
| Brigham Young | 1986 | 8-5 | 2nd |
| Brigham Young | 1987 | 9-4 | 2nd |
| Brigham Young | 1988 | 9-4 | 3rd (tie) |
| Brigham Young | 1989 | 10-3 | 1st |
| Brigham Young | 1990 | 10-3 | 1st |
| Brigham Young | 1991 | 8-3-2 | 1st |
| Brigham Young | 1992 | 8-5 | 1st (tie) |
| Brigham Young | 1993 | 6-6 | 1st (tie) |
| Brigham Young | 1994 | 10-3 | 2nd (tie) |
| Brigham Young | 1995 | 7-4 | 1st (tie) |
| Brigham Young | 1996 | 14-1 | 1st |
| Brigham Young | 1997 | 6-5 | 4th |
| Brigham Young | 1998 | 9-5 | 2nd |
| Brigham Young | 1999 | 8-4 | 1st (tie) |
| Brigham Young | 2000 | 6-6 | 3rd (tie) |
Accomplishments
★ 6th on NCAA all-time list for coaching victories (258)
★ Member of the College Football Hall of Fame
★ Coached 6 all-American quarterbacks
★ His teams led the nation in passing offense 8 times
★ His teams led the nation in total offense 5 times
★ His teams led the nation in scoring offense 3 times
See also
★ List of presidents of the American Football Coaches Association
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