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LaVell’s innovation changed football forever

By Deseret News · November 2, 2026 · 1 min read
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Editor’s note: Seventh in an occasional series exploring LaVell Edwards’ legacy of leadership. In 1971, the average home price in America was $25,200, the hourly minimum wage was $1.60, a group of guys in Los Angeles formed a band called the Eagles, and LaVell Edwards was summoned to sit down with BYU President Dallin H. Oaks.

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