For giving me glimpses into the BYU experience that I never had. Sure I've had season football tix for years and usually catch an away game or two but I never experienced the school and cultural aspects like many of you.

When I was growing up I didn't have any friends at all who talked about going to BYU post high school. Truth be known most of the guys I ran with didn't even speak about college in general and most never did go.

The older I've gotten I've been able to observe several of the benefits of going to BYU. I have 4 sons and it is a goal of mine to guide them on a path of being ready and desirous to attend BYU and enjoy many of the benefits I never did have the opportunity to enjoy.

Congrats to those of you with kids who just got accepted. I hope to be joining the ranks of you proud parents in about 11 years or so.