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EPISODE · May 12, 2026 · 1H 7M

Jason Buck: Why the Outland Trophy Trumps the Heisman

from Beyond the Game Podcast

Host Mike Lacey sits down with BYU legend Jason Buck. A man of intense passion and strong convictions, Jason shares how he overcame personal hardships and coaching politics to become the best interior lineman in college football and a Super Bowl champion.Choosing BYU Over the Giants: The spiritual prompting that led Jason to cancel his commitment to Texas and sign with BYU after a night of fasting and prayer.Overcoming Coaching Politics: The behind-the-scenes story of how LaVell Edwards overrode a position coach to ensure Jason got his chance to start.The Outland vs. The Heisman: Why Jason argues the Outland Trophy is a better representation of the "swath of football" than the Heisman.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Host Mike Lacey sits down with BYU legend Jason Buck. A man of intense passion and strong convictions, Jason shares how he overcame personal hardships and coaching politics to become the best interior lineman in college football and a Super Bowl champion.Choosing BYU Over the Giants: The spiritual prompting that led Jason to cancel his commitment to Texas and sign with BYU after a night of fasting and prayer.Overcoming Coaching Politics: The behind-the-scenes story of how LaVell Edwards overrode a position coach to ensure Jason got his chance to start.The Outland vs. The Heisman: Why Jason argues the Outland Trophy is a better representation of the "swath of football" than the Heisman. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Host Mike Lacey sits down with BYU legend Jason Buck. A man of intense passion and strong convictions, Jason shares how he overcame personal hardships and coaching politics to become the best interior lineman in college football and a Super Bowl...

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