BleedGopher
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per PennLive.com:
11. P.J. Fleck (Minnesota)
Thirty years ago when we were young adults and didn’t know better, my wife and I signed up for one of those free-vacation scams that turns into a time-share pitch. I had never before seen a hard sell like the one we heard in Hawai’i attempting to separate us from five figures for membership in some giant, horrific high-rise resort development.
The ringleader was relentless. And he was in this gear that really had no resemblance to genuine human interaction. But that seemed lost on him. He was in his own zone. If words were water, this guy would’ve had a kitchen faucet transplanted into his face.
I think of that man whenever I see P.J. Fleck. The moment I hear Minnesota coach’s voice, I begin looking around for an unsigned contract. Then, I make sure my wallet is where I put it.
He was one of the few coaches who approached 15 minutes at the B1G media day lectern. He spoke 2,721 words in that window. Even subtracting the long pauses for when the reporters’ mic was passed around and they asked questions, that’s more than three words per second. Other than Tom Allen, nobody came close. I checked.
So, you have to listen closely for Fleck’s key phrases. But my favorite was this:
“We consider ourselves a life program and not just a football program.”
I hear him. And I promise you this: When I reach for the cereal this morning and pour that milk, I’m going to make sure it’s the best pour I’ll make – today. I’m gonna forget tomorrow’s breakfast, forget about the times I spilled a little in the past. Just make this bowl the best I’ve ever made.
https://www.pennlive.com/pennstatef...ss-conference-at-2019-big-ten-media-days.html
Go Gophers!!
11. P.J. Fleck (Minnesota)
Thirty years ago when we were young adults and didn’t know better, my wife and I signed up for one of those free-vacation scams that turns into a time-share pitch. I had never before seen a hard sell like the one we heard in Hawai’i attempting to separate us from five figures for membership in some giant, horrific high-rise resort development.
The ringleader was relentless. And he was in this gear that really had no resemblance to genuine human interaction. But that seemed lost on him. He was in his own zone. If words were water, this guy would’ve had a kitchen faucet transplanted into his face.
I think of that man whenever I see P.J. Fleck. The moment I hear Minnesota coach’s voice, I begin looking around for an unsigned contract. Then, I make sure my wallet is where I put it.
He was one of the few coaches who approached 15 minutes at the B1G media day lectern. He spoke 2,721 words in that window. Even subtracting the long pauses for when the reporters’ mic was passed around and they asked questions, that’s more than three words per second. Other than Tom Allen, nobody came close. I checked.
So, you have to listen closely for Fleck’s key phrases. But my favorite was this:
“We consider ourselves a life program and not just a football program.”
I hear him. And I promise you this: When I reach for the cereal this morning and pour that milk, I’m going to make sure it’s the best pour I’ll make – today. I’m gonna forget tomorrow’s breakfast, forget about the times I spilled a little in the past. Just make this bowl the best I’ve ever made.
https://www.pennlive.com/pennstatef...ss-conference-at-2019-big-ten-media-days.html
Go Gophers!!