OT: WMU coach P.J. Fleck uses onside kick to deliver scholarship to walk-on

Submitted by Dawkins on August 20th, 2015 at 2:08 PM

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PAPER BOI

August 20th, 2015 at 2:59 PM ^

BKfinest it.

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Bluebells and maize

August 21st, 2015 at 12:05 AM ^

Wish it were so (especially as someone who grew up in K'zoo), but I can't imagine it happening w/ Sparty rolling like they have been of late. I'll settle for WMU playing well enough to expose weaknesses for Harbaugh & co. to exploit when we play them later

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jabberwock

August 20th, 2015 at 3:02 PM ^

to the Fighting Waldo's.

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Jeff4179

August 20th, 2015 at 3:04 PM ^

That was one of the coolest, most positive things I've seen in a while. Thanks for posting.

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BlueinOK

August 20th, 2015 at 3:10 PM ^

Anyone else tear up? Yeah, I didn't either...Fleck is a big time coach. He's going to be at one of those big time jobs in the near future. Great, great coach.

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snarling wolverine

August 20th, 2015 at 3:16 PM ^

I love these moments. They never get old.

What's the "row the boat" thing? Is that their little motivational gimmick for the year, like how Carr used the mountain-climbing analogy in '97?

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Qmatic

August 20th, 2015 at 3:36 PM ^

It's been the programs saying since Fleck got there 3 years ago

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bsand2053

August 20th, 2015 at 9:58 PM ^

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king_kerridge

August 20th, 2015 at 3:20 PM ^

Had enough reason to root for Western this season (they open against MSU at home), but this cements them as my 2nd favorite university in Michigan.

Go Broncos!!

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Hill Street Blue

August 20th, 2015 at 3:34 PM ^

For that young man (congrats), and PJ Fleck too.

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beangoblue

August 20th, 2015 at 3:37 PM ^

That was awesome. Thanks for sharing. Fucking love stuff like that. Congrats young man!

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Qmatic

August 20th, 2015 at 3:41 PM ^

I'm excited to make the trip back to Kzoo where I spent 4 great years of my life, and watch them shock Sparty.

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Maizenblueball

August 20th, 2015 at 3:47 PM ^

That would be so amazing if they did. Please make that happen.

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jace owen

August 20th, 2015 at 4:07 PM ^

I also love what he is doing at WMU. Also dont think he will last long. Great post.

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BornInA2

August 20th, 2015 at 4:45 PM ^

My daughter leaves Seattle next Tuesday to start at WMU. This makes me feel better about her being so far away. Go Broncos!

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SalvatoreQuattro

August 20th, 2015 at 5:00 PM ^

Of all places to send your kid why boring Kalamazoo?

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Hotel Putingrad

August 20th, 2015 at 5:41 PM ^

or the aviation school

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LV Sports Bettor

August 20th, 2015 at 5:27 PM ^

He's in his sophmore season this year. Back in HS when he chose WMU he just kept saying how much he loved Fleck and his staff and how they seemed different than the other schools.

I've followed WMU closely because of him and I can't get over all the cool stories about Fleck I've read the last couple of years. I think he still might be the youngest head coach in CFB.

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Mr. Yost

August 20th, 2015 at 6:05 PM ^

You're a fucking douchebag. And I don't even use that word - ever.

That is all.

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Zarniwoop

August 20th, 2015 at 6:31 PM ^

That is just fantastic.

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allintime23

August 20th, 2015 at 8:47 PM ^

Awesome. It'll be even more fantastic after they upset staee.

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bronxblue

August 20th, 2015 at 10:27 PM ^

This is great. Congrats to the young man.

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Esterhaus

August 20th, 2015 at 10:37 PM ^

Is what sport should be about, making old men who are fans of the game tear up. That's about it. Oh yeah, and putting out everything you got and then some as a competitor, with the recognition due finally coming your way. Good luck kid, you earned and learned something never to be forgotten.

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