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As you've probably read or heard by now, injured BYU quarterback Taysom Hill met with reporters Wednesday morning for about 12 minutes to talk about his recovery process since he suffered a fractured left leg on Oct. 3 against Utah State.

Here's my quick report on what Hill had to say, which was mostly that he plans to return for his senior season, and why.

The quarterback was upbeat, positive and thoughtful, just as he's been since he broke into the starting lineup back in 2012 as a freshman returned missionary.

For those who don't want to watch the video, here are some of Hill's replies from Wednesday, stuff I didn't use in the online story or a longer, updated version that will be published in Thursday's newspaper:

On what it is like being on sidelines:

"It is a tough situation, and my mentality is just trying to make the most of a difficult situation. I feel like for the most part I have. As far as being on the sideline, and being with the team, it was fun to see them. I have been with them before, I have spoken to them and my words were basically, I want to see you guys succeed. I want to see you guys do really well. I am your biggest cheerleader. So hope I was able to help in that way, just let them know that I am there to support them."

On what he remembers about the injury:

"I remember the play. I remember thinking that, 'hey, I just broke my leg.' So when it happened, I immediately reached down and grabbed my leg, felt pain, and then walked off the field. As they were examining me, I finally just told them, 'look … I am pretty sure it is broken.' And so at that point we put on an air cast, went in and x-rayed it, and sure enough."

On how he has handled it emotionally:

"In comparison to the last one, this one has been a little easier to manage, I would say. I am married, so I think that has given me a different perspective. I am also in my major, I am a junior in the finance program right now, so I think in light of all those things, it helped give me a perspective on life and realize that as much as I love to play football, football was always going to be a means to an end, and hopefully my career is long, but again, it is a means to an end."

On supporting Christian Stewart:

"Christian is a good friend of mine, so when I say [biggest cheerleader deal], I was talking to Christian. I know the situation he is in. I know he has worked hard, and he has been through a lot to be the starting quarterback here, and he is deserving of it. So, if I felt like there were some areas that he was lacking as far as knowing the playbook, or personnel, stuff like that, then I would say hey, I will come in and help and have a more significant role than I have. But he has been prepared and he is a smart guy and knows the offense, and you guys have seen that. I have just been there to support and help him when I can."

On finance being an intense program and whether it has helped:

"From the standpoint of right now, it has been nice, because I have had more time, but going through surgery I missed classes. I missed a week of classes. So from that standpoint, it was more difficult to manage. But my professors were really good, and before my surgery, before my injury, i was on schedule and was doing well in the program and staying on top of it. So that was helping me to manage everything when I did break my leg."

On team's problems after injury being mental:

"I don't don't. I want to see the team succeed. We lost a few games in a row there, and that was difficult to see. And a lot of people will say it is because you got injured and stuff. But no one really knows, right? I do like to think that I add value to the team in more ways than just my performance on the field, but I miss the guys. I have had conversations with a lot of them, and I think I was missed in that role as well. But, i dunno, it is nice to feel needed and wanted and I felt that from a friendship and coaches standpoint as well."

On talking to mental strength coach Craig Manning:

"Not really. He reached out to me. I have seen him since, but I mean, he was worried about where injuries can put a player mentally. But having gone through it, and because of things I alluded to earlier, being married, being in the finance program, I was able to turn my attention and focus to primarily academics. I wasn't able to compete on the field, but I was able to compete in the classroom, so I just turned my attention and focus there. It has been about six and a half weeks since surgery, my rehab is starting to become a little bit more intense, and I can do a little bit more, so my attention and focus has turned to that as well."

On coming back next season and how excited he is:

"Yeah, I am extremely excited. I love BYU. I don't think that my mentality or mindset is different from years in the past. I will work as hard as I can, from here, and throughout the season. And I am excited to be a part of it. I have seen the schedule, as you guys have, and I am excited to be part of that and have the opportunity to showcase what we as a team can do, and what I can do personally on a national venue against teams that are well known throughout the country."

On the seniors and not being able to finish with them:

"Yeah, it is tough. I think a lot of the conversations that I have had, maybe the more intimate conversations that I have had with other players, have been with the seniors, knowing that I am not going to have the opportunity to play with those guys again and the basis of that conversation has been I am grateful for your example, your friendship and your hard work, and for all the memories that we have been able to contribute to together this year. I wish you the best of luck going forward, and this is a friendship that will last for a long time."