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The Coach Who Never Gave Up | Salt Lake City News
Jim McMahon nearly quit BYU after a brutal 1978 Holiday Bowl loss, frustrated with his role and the team’s performance—but Coach LaVell Edwards refused to let him go. Despite a quarterback rotation that left both McMahon and Marc Wilson feeling undervalued, Edwards kept his promise to McMahon’s father, personally mentoring him through academics and building trust despite McMahon’s fiery nature and non-dominant faith background. What followed was a legendary college career, NFL stardom, two Super Bowls, and a lifelong bond—Edwards stayed by McMahon’s side through every triumph and struggle…
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