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In a statement Wednesday, Mendenhall said he welcomed “the challenge and opportunity of building a program of excellence” and added that he and his wife were excited to be returning to Albuquerque after 25 years.
New Mexico hires Bronco Mendenhall as its new football coach; formerly coached BYU and Virginia →
He said he chose to make the announcement now in the hope that the attention can be placed back on the team and its bowl preparations.
