More than eight months in, does Utah State’s new coaching staff believe in Bronco Mendenhall’s vision for the Aggies? Specifically, his intention to build a program that is centered — first and foremost — on home-grown talent from the state of Utah?

That was one of the major contentions Mendenhall made last December in his introductory press conference in Logan; under his direction, Utah State would prioritize in-state talent when building its program.

“There are amazing young people here and they are tough and gritty,” Mendenhall said. “Gosh, strong character, well schooled and well taught. ... They are in our state and would align really well here.

“It makes complete sense for me for that to be the primary place we start. Not the only place, but the primary place we start for our prog

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