Forty years ago, in 1984, Brigham Young University completed a remarkable march to the National Football Championship. This was a year where BYU football was second to none on the field.
“I think the ’84 team was lucky because they weren’t expected to do that,” said longtime Deseret News sportswriter and columnist Lee Benson.
Dick Harmon, a sportswriter and columnist for the Deseret News, said that looking back, that season and the foundation it laid are important now. “I think everything that (BYU head coach LaVell Edwards) has built has led to a resume that’s beyond the bounds to make it to the Big 12,” Harmon said.
Special Collector’s Issue: “1984: The year BYU was second to none.”
A comprehensive look at BYU football’s 1984 National Championship season.
In this Deseret News video titled “Champions,” Benson and Harmon participate in a roundtable discussion with fellow Deseret News’ Dave McCann, sharing memories, musings, and never-before-told stories about BYU’s rise. Share.
“One of our receivers, Mark Bellini, told me that the relationships you have with the players far outweigh the trophies you’ve won over the years,” McCann said.
The Deseret News has created a commemorative magazine to celebrate the 40th anniversary of BYU’s great season. Purchase your copy here.
