Lessons from the Plantation and the Field | David Mills and Alema Fitisemanu

In this episode of Legends of ’84, we follow the incredible stories of David Mills and Alema Fitisemanu as they reflect on the paths that led them to BYU’s National Championship team. Mills shares his rise from a multi-sport high school athlete to a dependable tight end and how personal accountability and lessons from Lavell Edwards shaped his life. Fitisemanu recounts his journey from a Samoan plantation to the gridiron, fueled by faith, family, and resilience. Together, their stories highlight the diverse challenges and triumphs that made BYU’s 1984 season truly legendary.