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Dick Harmon: LaVell's grandson showed why he's at BYU
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jim cedar city | 10:22 p.m. Oct. 7, 2009
LaVell's grandson Matt is and unselfish football player. Like my son and
other's like him at Canyon View, they play for the love of the game. They
would fit well into Larry Gelwix's rugby program at Highland High. Where
their team motto is kia kaha, Maori for "Forever Strong". If you can
get your hands on it get the Fall issue of BYU Magazine 2009 and read about
Larry and his rugby program. One the most uplifting stories and him and the
movie made about his teams he has coached for over 30 years.
Ann | 10:23 p.m. Oct. 7, 2009
Matthew is a terrific young man in every way. Great story!
byu4ever | 7:40 a.m. Oct. 8, 2009
cougs finally have their own 'Rudy'
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Cougarf@n | 8:51 a.m. Oct. 8, 2009
Good story. I love hearing about the walk-ons who contribute to making BYU a
great football team. We need more stories like this rather than bagging on Max
Hall's interceptions and focusing on players that have been dismissed for
breaking team rules, etc.
Great Story | 9:19 a.m. Oct. 8, 2009
Love this story....Edwards is a stud...but I am still wondering how many pick 6
interceptions did Hall throw in practice yesterday?....Anyone know?
Gold Star | 9:38 a.m. Oct. 8, 2009
Wow, that is tough.
"We had a little special sticker we gave him to him," said Mendenhall.
Sorry, but that is too funny. This young man breaks his arm and he is rewarded with a little special sticker. Is Bronco patterning his team after an LDS ward nursery?
"We had a little special sticker we gave him to him," said Mendenhall.
Sorry, but that is too funny. This young man breaks his arm and he is rewarded with a little special sticker. Is Bronco patterning his team after an LDS ward nursery?
BYU | 9:39 a.m. Oct. 8, 2009
this is an awesome story. it's good to hear we got kids like that backing
our team up, just waiting to get a shot at suiting up on saturday. i really hope
he gets a chance.
jim don't get to bad a rose colored glasses with larry gelwix. i played rugby in high school in salt lake. he's a much bigger hiderance than help for utah high school rugby. the video made him out to be the second coming of "rugby jesus", not true. i wouldn't send anyone of my family or anyone i knew to play rugby with him.
jim don't get to bad a rose colored glasses with larry gelwix. i played rugby in high school in salt lake. he's a much bigger hiderance than help for utah high school rugby. the video made him out to be the second coming of "rugby jesus", not true. i wouldn't send anyone of my family or anyone i knew to play rugby with him.
David in WA | 10:18 a.m. Oct. 8, 2009
Thanks again Dick for a great job. Your willingness to dig deeper and acumen at
spotting the real stories that make sports great are appreciated very much by
this reader--and always have been. Keep it up.
essay | 10:42 a.m. Oct. 8, 2009
Great story - hope he gets works himself up to some playing time.
Perhaps | 10:46 a.m. Oct. 8, 2009
Perhaps he should have followed in his Granddad's footsteps and played at
USU.
just precious | 11:17 a.m. Oct. 8, 2009
Such a cute story. Warm and fuzzies all over.
7734865 | 11:21 a.m. Oct. 8, 2009
If that is what makes you a rock star on byu's team, is it really any
wonder they can't sniff a bcs game?
UTEHATER | 12:00 p.m. Oct. 8, 2009
7734865 Get a life ute fan. You must be a little bitter about losing your star
player. You have had 2 good years, we have a legacy... oh and wait a minute a
national championship.
Anonymous | 1:29 p.m. Oct. 8, 2009
Heroism and stupidity are close cousins. This has the appearance more of the
latter than the former.
Rick | 2:27 p.m. Oct. 8, 2009
I guess I'm going to have to agree with Anonymous here. Its not too far
from the days of watching gladiators kill or be killed. We cheer the person who
will willingly sacrifice their health and body to tackle somebody with a ball
(during practice no less). The number of screws and steel plates, number of
MRI's and operations, become a badge of honor. And when their body finally
no longer functions, they are quickly forgotten as we watch the next batch of
youth line up and do the same thing.
Dear Anonymous | 2:59 p.m. Oct. 8, 2009
There you go with all your hate. How do you stand yourself inthe morning all
full of hate and nastiness?
Candyland | 5:08 p.m. Oct. 8, 2009
I love matthew edwards!!!
Jo | 6:47 p.m. Oct. 8, 2009
Mr. Rick, did someone forget to give you a special sticker when you played
four-square?
Giving something your everything is inspiring. Save it for the Uties Matt, save it for the Uties.
Giving something your everything is inspiring. Save it for the Uties Matt, save it for the Uties.
Re: Anonymous | 1:29 p.m. | 9:01 p.m. Oct. 8, 2009
I agree with you. So, this kid steps up to the line for the next play. His arm
is flapping around and he doesn't notice it? His teammates don't
notice it? His coach doesn't know about it until the next day? And 95% of
the people on this board think that's some how heroic?? I think the
incident raises a lot of questions.
Bronco | 8:01 a.m. Oct. 9, 2009
Are you serious? Bronco knew about it that soon? I thought he was the type to
stick his head in the sand and pretend not to know about things for months like
the Teo DUI.
TexasCougar | 9:15 a.m. Oct. 9, 2009
A special sticker? WOW!
Phil | 12:29 p.m. Oct. 9, 2009
All you people who can only "take care of number one," you will never
understand.
Every team | 2:18 p.m. Oct. 9, 2009
needs a share of Rudys. Not every player can be a starter or backup but thanks a
bunch to these students who are paying for their education and are willing to
put in practice with what little extra time they have. I for one would enjoy
more of their stories, thanks Dick.
BleedCougarBlue | 5:53 p.m. Oct. 9, 2009
"Gold Star | 9:38 a.m. Oct. 8, 2009
Wow, that is tough.
"We had a little special sticker we gave him to him," said Mendenhall.
Sorry, but that is too funny. This young man breaks his arm and he is rewarded with a little special sticker. Is Bronco patterning his team after an LDS ward nursery?"
Dude, chill.
What Bronco gave Edwards was probably one of the cougar stickers that you get when you score a touchdown, get an interception, etc. I played and when you get one of those, it's a big deal because it tells everyone in an undisputable way you contributed to the team.
Keep pushing, Edwards! The world DOES in fact need more "Rudys"!
Wow, that is tough.
"We had a little special sticker we gave him to him," said Mendenhall.
Sorry, but that is too funny. This young man breaks his arm and he is rewarded with a little special sticker. Is Bronco patterning his team after an LDS ward nursery?"
Dude, chill.
What Bronco gave Edwards was probably one of the cougar stickers that you get when you score a touchdown, get an interception, etc. I played and when you get one of those, it's a big deal because it tells everyone in an undisputable way you contributed to the team.
Keep pushing, Edwards! The world DOES in fact need more "Rudys"!
TX Coug | 7:57 p.m. Oct. 9, 2009
A "special" sticker? Hmmm, is this kindegarten or football? There is
little wonder why the Cougs are struggling.
Anonymous | 6:16 a.m. Oct. 16, 2009
I am proud of you matt!!!!
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