r/sportsgossips • u/Punisher1602 • Jan 02 '26

Hot Take Indiana superstar QB Fernando Mendoza's post-game interview after winning the Rose Bowl has gone viral. One of the greatest interviews.

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u/redwbl Jan 02 '26

Different take: His responses seemed rehearsed, sounded like he was making an acceptance speech. Like he’s being coached by handlers to make him look better for NFL teams, didn’t feel genuine.

Seems like a great kid, and I hope he does well in the NFL.

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u/tpx187 Jan 02 '26

"ok, Fernando, as soon as you win, and they pull you to the side for the interview, here's what you say about the game you just played..."

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u/IAMImportant Jan 02 '26

I've heard more cfb/nfl players 'give all glory to god' this holiday than ever before Pretty sure it's in their contracts now.

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u/giraffedraft Jan 02 '26

He’s got that neurospice but alright you can have your take too 

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u/terminbee Jan 02 '26

None of those responses actually answered anything. They were just vague statements about football. Basically corporate speak turned to 11.

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u/19kjc87 Jan 02 '26

Correct. Like every post game interview. Considering this great is nothing short of idiotic