As BYU fans, we are currently living in the greatest timeline for BYU sports.
The Cougars joined the Big 12 conference in 2023 and are thriving in their Power Four status, finally settling in the promised land after decades of wandering through the wilderness of college sports. Those of us who are loyal, strong, and true supporters of BYU owe our present-day bliss to two hiring decisions that were made over a half century ago.
First, in 1971 BYU hired Dallin H. Oaks as university president.
Second, in 1972 Dallin H. Oaks hired LaVell Edwards as the school's football coach.