You don’t catch Bronco Mendenhall smiling all that often while he’s working. Perhaps it’s an emulation of his coaching predecessor, the Utah State graduate (and also BYU coach for a few years) LaVell Edwards. But on Saturday evening you couldn’t peel the smile off Mendenhall’s face as he celebrated with his Aggie squad following their win over Fresno State that pushed them over the line for bowl eligibility. Screenshot from a video of Mendenhall celebrating Utah State’s win over Fresno State (via @USUFootball on X) The only bummer of his post-game experience was being dragged, metaphorically if not physically, to speak with the media after the game. “I didn’t want to come. Doug, dragged me. I love being with my team. They’re amazing. And to see them happy is the greatest reward for any parent or coach,” Mendenhall said after the game. “When you have a chance to be in that environment and soak it up with people you care about and love. No offense to you guys but I wish I was still in there.” A few weeks ago, Utah State’s odds at bowl eligibility appeared slim. After taking losses against Hawaii and New Mexico, the task of beating