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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