LaVell Edwards Quotes on Decision Making (3 Quotes)

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.

Commenting on the decisions of the Bowl Alliance regarding WAC teams It's a step, no question. Obviously, it's not what any of us wanted, but it's at least a step. We can now say we're part of the Alliance. However, I hope it's not perceived that they bought us off and we're going to go away. It's not fair. It's not right we still need to fight. We can't let them go away and hide. Other schools are taking a major share of the pot, and that's still a major sore point as far as I'm concerned. But at least this is a step, and better than what we had in the past.

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.