BYU football: The best all-time quotes about the Cougars

Austin Collie’s magic

“Obviously, if you do what’s right on and off the field, I think the Lord steps in and plays a part in it. Magic happens.”

Collie was referring to his 4th-and-18 catch which set up BYU’s game winning touchdown over the Utes in 2008. It was the kind of statement that only reinforced the stereotypes that Utes have of BYU football fans. That is unfortunate, but this quote is just too good.

LaVell’s philosophy

“I’m a firm believer in hard work to reach the desired goals. But I also believe football should be fun; a sport the players, as well as the fans, should enjoy. It doesn’t have to be regimentation or drudgery. The outgrowth of football should be good, positive values that will benefit a player for the remainder of his life.”

You can’t close on a better note than that.