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Quenton Bode didn't sign the largest contract, but he was very happy with the team-friendly deal he signed. He's never been the kind of player to be obsessed with getting a huge contract, and with his endorsement deal with Coca-Cola, he has more than enough money to live a comfortable lifestyle. So what did he do when he finally made it to the NSFL? A few things.
First, he purchased a nice house in New Orleans. "I plan on being in New Orleans for a very long time," he said, "so the first step was getting settled in the area." Between the contract and the endorsement money, he was also able to keep his place in San Antonio. "San Antonio will always have a special place in my heart," Bode said. "I'm so glad I have a place there that I can return to whenever I visit, and I will absolutely be visiting often. I haven't forgotten about San Antonio just because I no longer wear a Marshals uniform, and I look forward to spending a lot of time there."
He also flew up to his hometown of Anchorage to surprise his mother on Mothers' Day. "We went out for a nice lunch, just her and me. Then we went home and just relaxed, watching TV and chatting about things. My mom's a big gossip, so we talked about her social life a ton." Bode grinned as he told this story. "I'm thrilled I have the ability to do things like that for her. She sacrificed so much to get me where I am today, so I'm excited to start repaying her. I have a lot of things planned for her once I get more settled in New Orleans."