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Former LaVell Edwards players, other notables react to death of Hall of Fame coach, father figure

Here is a collection of tributes to LaVell Edwards, a Hall of Fame college coach who passed away Thursday. His players speak more about his personal relationships than his on field decisions and plays. His iconic father-figure personality has left them all with lasting impressions of their college days and beyond.

Steve Young, sportscaster, Hall of Fame QB:

“The No. 1 quality that Coach had was a gift — I’m going to say it was from heaven — that he had the ability to look at you and get a sense of you and be able to have a vision for your future.