#107 - Derik Stevenson - Rivalry Week Bonus Episode! Controversial Former BYU Player Shares His Inspiring Story of How BYU Saved His Life

Published: Nov. 23, 2018, 2:10 p.m.

b'Guest Bio:
Former BYU stand-out linebacker, Derik Stevenson had a long pathway from BYU to the NFL. Derik was a star college athlete at Brigham Young University in the late 1990s. Derik was known for hard hits, especially on kickoffs. Opposing teams would have to\\xa0put three defenders just on him to save their\\xa0teammates from the hard-hitting Derik Stevenson.
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Derik found himself in a lot of trouble early in his\\xa0college career. He was eventually kicked out of school but fought his way back during\\u200b a\\xa0stretch of two years.
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Derik eventually played two seasons in the NFL with the Miami Dolphins.

Currently, Derik still loves his alum and stays very\\xa0close to the\\xa0program. Derik was actually a big help for Kalani Sitaki, current head coach of the football program, get his current\\xa0position by making a push for\\xa0changes around the university.

Derik currently\\u200b has a very successful business and enjoys spending as much time possible with his daughters.'