His chances of playing well are perhaps better if he goes because he will return with a greater understanding of himself, greater leadership capabilities, better work habits, and a better knowledge of what it takes to be successful. —LaVell Edwards
Right in the midst of the BYU Cougars' college football national championship run in 1984, head coach LaVell Edwards addressed the Priesthood session of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints' Semiannual General Conference.
Speaking in the October session, Edwards, who passed away on Thursday at the age of 86, gave a 13-minute address titled "Prepare for a Mission.