Former BYU quarterback Brandon Doman credits legendary coach LaVell Edwards for instilling the confidence that he could win, a belief that was tested during the Cougars' matchup against the Utah Utes at Rice Eccles Stadium on November 24, 2000.
In that game, Doman went head-to-head with Utah's Arnold Parker in a rivalry contest at the University of Utah's home field. The photograph by Johanna Workman captures the intensity of the moment.
The retrospective piece, written by Dave McCann for the Deseret News, was published on November 6, 2026, and reflects on how Edwards' trust shaped Doman's mindset.
