Born on February 21, 1966, Marc Bronco Clay Mendenhall is a seasoned American football coach, now leading the University of New Mexico Lobos in Albuquerque. Before taking the reins at UNM, Mendenhall made his mark at the University of Virginia, where he revitalized the Cavaliers and led them to their first-ever Orange Bowl appearance. He previously spent 11 successful seasons as the head coach at BYU, where he amassed an impressive career record of 135 wins and 81 losses, with 14 postseason bowl appearances, including seven victories.

Known for his unconventional methods and "Earned Not Given" motto, Mendenhall has a reputation for demanding excellence both on and off the field. Under his guidance, over 60 of his players have signed NFL contracts, with Ezekiel Ansah being a standout as the #5 overall pick in the 2013 NFL Draft. Me ...