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Steve Young (born Jon Steven Young on October 11, 1961 in Salt Lake City, Utah), is a former quarterback for the Los Angeles Express of the short-lived United States Football League, the NFL's Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and the NFL's San Francisco 49ers. He was named the Most Valuable Player of the NFL in 1992 and 1994, the MVP of Super Bowl XXIX, and was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2005, the first left-handed quarterback to be so honored. He holds the NFL record for highest career passer rating and won six NFL passing titles. He is a notable member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and a descendant of one of the church founders, Brigham Young, for whom Steve Young's alma mater Brigham Young University was named.

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FORT LAUDERDALE, FL - FEBRUARY 06: (L-R) Michael Irvin and Steve Young share a laugh on stage during the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2010 Press Conference held at the Greater Ft. Lauderdale/Broward County Convention Center as part of media week for Super Bowl XLIV on February 6, 2010 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

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FORT LAUDERDALE, FL - FEBRUARY 06: (L-R) Michael Irvin and Steve Young share a laugh on stage during the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2010 Press Conference held at the Greater Ft. Lauderdale/Broward County Convention Center as part of media week for Super Bowl XLIV on February 6, 2010 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

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FORT LAUDERDALE, FL - FEBRUARY 06: (L-R) Former teammates Jerry Rice and Steve Young talk on stage after Rice was announced as one of the newest enhrinees into the Hall of Fame during the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2010 Press Conference held at the Greater Ft. Lauderdale/Broward County Convention Center as part of media week for Super Bowl XLIV on February 6, 2010 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

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FORT LAUDERDALE, FL - FEBRUARY 06: (L-R) Former teammates Jerry Rice and Steve Young talk on stage after Rice was announced as one of the newest enhrinees into the Hall of Fame during the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2010 Press Conference held at the Greater Ft. Lauderdale/Broward County Convention Center as part of media week for Super Bowl XLIV on February 6, 2010 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

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FORT LAUDERDALE, FL - FEBRUARY 06: Jerry Rice (R) is congratulated by fomer teammate Steve Young after Rice was announced as an 2010 enshrinee into the Hall of Fame during the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2010 Press Conference held at the Greater Ft. Lauderdale/Broward County Convention Center as part of media week for Super Bowl XLIV on February 6, 2010 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

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FORT LAUDERDALE, FL - FEBRUARY 06: Jerry Rice (R) is congratulated by fomer teammate Steve Young after Rice was announced as an 2010 enshrinee into the Hall of Fame during the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2010 Press Conference held at the Greater Ft. Lauderdale/Broward County Convention Center as part of media week for Super Bowl XLIV on February 6, 2010 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

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FORT LAUDERDALE, FL - FEBRUARY 06: Jerry Rice (back to camera) is congratulated by fomer teammate Steve Young after Rice was announced as an 2010 enshrinee into the Hall of Fame during the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2010 Press Conference held at the Greater Ft. Lauderdale/Broward County Convention Center as part of media week for Super Bowl XLIV on February 6, 2010 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

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FORT LAUDERDALE, FL - FEBRUARY 06: Jerry Rice (back to camera) is congratulated by fomer teammate Steve Young after Rice was announced as an 2010 enshrinee into the Hall of Fame during the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2010 Press Conference held at the Greater Ft. Lauderdale/Broward County Convention Center as part of media week for Super Bowl XLIV on February 6, 2010 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

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"Our freeze danger goes until about the 12th of April, and in the last ten years we have had two freezes on the 10th of April that took us out of there"


Steve Young Mar 20 2010 5:39 AM from Times Record News

"Spring officially starts (today) at about noon but it’s not going to be very spring-like in Wichita Falls ... This is a significant weather event and people should use caution — if you can avoid it, just don’t get out."


Daryl Williams Mar 20 2010 5:39 AM from Times Record News

"It's negative-40 [degrees], it's not really pleasant"


Karl Paymah Mar 19 2010 10:33 AM from FOX Sports

"Matt's the starter ... That's the way it's going to be."


Ken Whisenhunt Mar 18 2010 3:15 PM from No-Offseason.com

"We're not trying to find track stars ... We're trying to find football players."


John Fox Mar 18 2010 2:21 PM from TBO.com: Florida Gators

"Urban Meyer's done a great job here"


John Fox Mar 18 2010 2:21 PM from TBO.com: Florida Gators

"It's negative-40 [degrees], it's not really pleasant ... As far as the team, it was a great situation. But it's not somewhere you want to stay for a long period of time."


Karl Paymah Mar 18 2010 1:57 PM from Contra Costa Times

"Matt has earned the right to be 'The Guy.'"


Ken Whisenhunt Mar 18 2010 7:21 AM from Fantasy Football Toolbox

"Matt has been here, he's worked hard, he's been behind Kurt (Warner), hasn't complained, and now it's his chance to step up ... Matt also understands Derek will be in here, and he will be competing. And if Matt doesn't play the..."


Ken Whisenhunt Mar 18 2010 5:15 AM from AZ Central.com

"It was understood to me that I was going to be the Number 2 ... Coach made it very clear what the situation was when I came in for a visit."


Derek Anderson Mar 18 2010 5:15 AM from AZ Central.com
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FORT LAUDERDALE, FL - FEBRUARY 06: (L-R) Michael Irvin and Steve Young share a laugh on stage during the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2010 Press Conference held at the Greater Ft. Lauderdale/Broward County Convention Center as part of media week for Super Bowl XLIV on February 6, 2010 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

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FORT LAUDERDALE, FL - FEBRUARY 06: (L-R) Michael Irvin and Steve Young share a laugh on stage during the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2010 Press Conference held at the Greater Ft. Lauderdale/Broward County Convention Center as part of media week for Super Bowl XLIV on February 6, 2010 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

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FORT LAUDERDALE, FL - FEBRUARY 06: (L-R) Former teammates Jerry Rice and Steve Young talk on stage after Rice was announced as one of the newest enhrinees into the Hall of Fame during the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2010 Press Conference held at the Greater Ft. Lauderdale/Broward County Convention Center as part of media week for Super Bowl XLIV on February 6, 2010 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

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FORT LAUDERDALE, FL - FEBRUARY 06: (L-R) Former teammates Jerry Rice and Steve Young talk on stage after Rice was announced as one of the newest enhrinees into the Hall of Fame during the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2010 Press Conference held at the Greater Ft. Lauderdale/Broward County Convention Center as part of media week for Super Bowl XLIV on February 6, 2010 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

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FORT LAUDERDALE, FL - FEBRUARY 06: Jerry Rice (R) is congratulated by fomer teammate Steve Young after Rice was announced as an 2010 enshrinee into the Hall of Fame during the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2010 Press Conference held at the Greater Ft. Lauderdale/Broward County Convention Center as part of media week for Super Bowl XLIV on February 6, 2010 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

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FORT LAUDERDALE, FL - FEBRUARY 06: Jerry Rice (R) is congratulated by fomer teammate Steve Young after Rice was announced as an 2010 enshrinee into the Hall of Fame during the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2010 Press Conference held at the Greater Ft. Lauderdale/Broward County Convention Center as part of media week for Super Bowl XLIV on February 6, 2010 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

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FORT LAUDERDALE, FL - FEBRUARY 06: Jerry Rice (back to camera) is congratulated by fomer teammate Steve Young after Rice was announced as an 2010 enshrinee into the Hall of Fame during the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2010 Press Conference held at the Greater Ft. Lauderdale/Broward County Convention Center as part of media week for Super Bowl XLIV on February 6, 2010 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

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FORT LAUDERDALE, FL - FEBRUARY 06: Jerry Rice (back to camera) is congratulated by fomer teammate Steve Young after Rice was announced as an 2010 enshrinee into the Hall of Fame during the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2010 Press Conference held at the Greater Ft. Lauderdale/Broward County Convention Center as part of media week for Super Bowl XLIV on February 6, 2010 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

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