Van Noy said Bronco Mendenhall had his back through the process of deciding to return or go pro. “He was awesome. He left it all up to me, totally to me, and said he would support whatever decision I made. Obviously, he said he would like me to return, but if I didn’t, he understood and would support me in what I thought was right. He didn’t pressure me. It was nice to have your coach have your back 100 percent. That is all you could ask for. The other coaches said the same thing.”
Van Noy said he is grateful and blessed for all he’s experienced and will yet enjoy in life.
"This is the right thing to do right now in my life."
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