Byron Rex: Teaching Life Lessons Through BYU Football

Get ready for an exciting episode of Beyond the Game as host Mike Lacey sits down with former BYU tight end Byron Rex. From his Hawaiian roots to his memorable playing days at BYU, Byron shares how football became a vehicle for teaching eternal principles to his family, including his sons Isaac and Preston who followed in his footsteps at BYU.

Through honest stories about his highs and lows—including the unforgettable Hawaii game incident—Byron shows how these key moments shaped both his football career and his approach as a father. His longtime connections with coaches LaVell Edwards and Tom Holmoe, plus his friendship with the Herrick family, demonstrate how BYU football builds relationships that last far beyond game day. Now coaching high school football, Byron passes down what he learned at BYU while watching his sons Isaac and Preston continue the Rex family's growing BYU legacy.

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Video Chapters:
0:00 - Introduction
1:01 - Connection Through Southern Virginia University
1:38 - The Herrick Family Connection
2:23 - Discussion of Coach Herrick's UCLA Legacy
8:51 - Golf Story with Coach Herrick
10:03 - Learning Golf Rules
11:20 - Tight Ends as Basketball Players
12:51 - Athletes Playing Basketball at Rex Home
13:15 - Family Competition Stories
14:47 - Isaac Rex's BYU Journey
17:35 - Coastal Carolina Game Memories
18:45 - Parent's Role in Tough Moments
22:26 - Tom Holmoe's Professionalism
24:20 - Utah Game Discussion
25:49 - Parenting Through Football Moments
29:31 - The 10,000-Year Plan
30:59 - Blessing After USC Injury
34:44 - Marc Wilson's Holiday Bowl Story
37:18 - Learning from Losses
38:45 - Business Career and Competition
40:44 - The Hawaii Game Setup
43:31 - Heisman Trophy Context
44:51 - The Build-up to Hawaii Game
46:48 - The Touchdown Celebration
48:07 - Locker Room Conversation with LaVell
49:21 - Aftermath and Messages
51:52 - Learning from Mistakes
53:04 - Using Experience to Teach Others
54:23 - BYU's Inclusive Culture
55:47 - Non-LDS Athletes at BYU
1:00:02 - Life Lessons and Growth
1:01:01 - Final Thoughts on BYU Impact
1:03:33 - Outro