Anyone who thinks that all LDS athletes have to attend BYU (me included) is narrow-minded. Is that what I would love to happen? Yes! But these young men (and women) have God-given talents and are free to choose how to best use them. Again, I'm as guilty as anyone because selfishly I want to see BYU succeed and so we need the best athletes we can get. But, I have to acknowledge that BYU is not the best school for everyone.

These athletes can do a lot of good wherever they choose to go. They should be supported, encouraged and celebrated.