THIS IS THE BEST NEWS WE COULD HOPE FOR: Excitements Hit, LaVell Edwards Stadium As BYU NATIONAL FOOTBALL National football League NFL Community are overjoyed as Former Head Coach Gary Crowton has Returned to former team as the senior coaching As….…see more
Gary Crowton did serve as BYU’s head coach from 2001 to 2004, succeeding the legendary LaVell Edwards. He gave the team a high-powered, pass-heavy offense that produced a 12–2 record and a Mountain West Conference championship in his first season in 2001
- After four seasons with mixed results, Crowton resigned at the end of the 2004 season, stepping down amid performance and team conduct concerns
- There is no evidence or news suggesting that he has returned to BYU since then. His current professional affiliations do not link him back to the university.
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“A Dream Come True? Fans Buzz at Rumor of Gary Crowton Returning to BYU”
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Even though no official confirmation has surfaced, whispers in the Cougar community—and among some vocal fans—have sparked excitement. Could Gary Crowton, the high-octane offensive coach who succeeded LaVell Edwards in 2001, be considering a return?
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- A Storied Past
Crowton led the Cougars from 2001 to 2004, delivering a thrilling 12–2 record and a Mountain West championship in his debut season ( - Why the Buzz?
Posts on BYU football message boards reference his name. One Reddit fan put it bluntly:“Bring Gary Croton back.”
While no official channels have validated this, such comments reflect a nostalgic longing for the high-flying offense he brought to the program. - Why It’d Be a Homecoming
Crowton grew up in Utah Valley, began his coaching journey as a student assistant under Edwards in 1982, and reportedly told fans, “I have always dreamed of coaching at BYU.” - Reality Check
Despite the buzz, as of today, there’s no confirmation or credible reporting of any return to BYU. Crowton’s coaching journey has taken him through the NFL, LSU, Oregon, and beyond—but not back to Provo (at least not yet).
