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PROVO — Roger French, 86, a legendary member of BYU’s football coaching staff during the glory days of LaVell Edwards, died Saturday morning in Minnesota his daughter Gail Luedke confirmed Saturday night.
French was instrumental in producing many NFL linemen out of BYU in the 1980s and '90s when working as the Cougars' offensive line coach. He was later co-offensive coordinator with Norm Chow before retiring after 21 years at BYU.
Luedke said family will be meeting with a mortuary on Monday to finalize plans for his funeral.
According to family members, French was active in talking to offensive line coaches at every level during the weeks leading up to his passing at 9:30 a.