"Andy Reid to Steve Young: “How ‘bout the Cougs? Reid was attracted by the way Mormons keep themslves physically and mentally fit, offering sports programs for all ages. The Chiefs’ head coach Andy Reid, a BYU alum as well, will try to win his first Super Bowl title as a head coach. Reid was born on March 19, 1958, in Los Angeles, California. Reid waited 21 seasons to win his first Super Bowl title, the longest of any head coach in NFL history according to Andy Reid, one of my favorite coaches, glad to see you raise the Vince Lombardi trophy!— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) Also causing a buzz on social media this weekend was BYU basketball player TJ Haws. 16 creative prompts to helpChurch handbook: Significant changes to 5 chapters; update to birth control, fertility, and other policiesCountdown to conference: 'Ponder the New Proclamation' with this free daily study guide'Be with me': What one Latter-day Saint woman has learned about God’s desire to have a relationship with usChurch handbook: Significant changes to 5 chapters; update to birth control, fertility, and other policiesCountdown to conference: 'Ponder the New Proclamation' with this free daily study guideThe word ‘restore’ appears over 20 times in this week’s ‘Come, Follow Me.’ Here’s why that mattersSalt Lake Temple time capsule opened after 128 years. San Francisco 49ers linebacker Fred Warner also played for BYU.After the Kansas City Chiefs won, Reid sat down with ESPN analysts, including Steve Young. During Reid's first year as coach, the team cut their losses to 11 and won their first away game. Reid was previously the head coach of the Philadelphia Eagles, a position he held from 1999 to 2012.
It was her late husband, Patti believes, who advised Reid to get into coaching and made him a graduate assistant. And more...
What a shoutout to them with ‘Dirty Dan’ playing for us. Winning cures everything and Andy Reid is a winner—not only for the Chiefs, but for his entire career. Super Bowl-bound Kansas City Chiefs coach Andy Reid developed his coaching roots from mentor and former coach LaVell Edwards, recall friends tied up in cheering him onPROVO — The chant bellowed down from the stands and echoed around Arrowhead Stadium following Kansas City’s AFC championship win over the Tennessee Titans.“Andy, Andy, Andy.” Over and over again, it ricocheted off the walls and seats.It was a passionate refrain from a fanbase that had waited a lifetime — 50 years — for the Chiefs to return to the Super Bowl. No way,” said Reynolds. He knows Reid as both a friend and mentor. “But they talked about it and from then on Andy and Jim were fast friends.”In the years since Reid left BYU, Patti says her husband and Reid spoke almost every week on the phone.
Enduring memories, admiration, loyal friendship and a coaching bond brought Reynolds to his feet in angst two weeks ago watching Reid’s team struggle.The week before Kansas City’s win over the Titans, Reynolds found himself frustrated and angry watching in his home as Kansas City fell behind the Houston Texans 24-0 in the divisional playoff. Some big names also congratulated Reid on the win, including basketball player Magic Johnson and former Dallas Cowboys Super Bowl champion, Michael Irvin. I was so proud of him and so happy for him at the same time.”Under Reid’s system, Lewis led all NFL tight ends in catches in 2000 with 69, and in 2005 was a part of the Eagles’ Super Bowl squad that battled New England.Lewis says Reid’s ability to relate and communicate reminds him of the late LaVell Edwards.“He treats people with kindness, similar to LaVell. Fun. They played one year together and Matt was there four years. Specifically, as head coach of the Chiefs, Reid has averaged almost 11 wins per year.
Andy Reid (born Andrew Walter Reid) is the head coach of the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League, a post he has held since 2013.
He understands the game because he’s played the sport.
To this day, he’s still always available when I have questions about players, coaches, topics in the NFL.
I think that’s why guys like Jim McMahon and guys like that always appreciated it, that he didn’t demean them in public and he didn’t act like Mr. Disciplinarian for show.