Gophers and Western Michigan players react to P.J. Fleck hiring

Multiple players from both teams took to Twitter to voice their opinion on Fleck

by Jack White
Published January 7, 2017

The Gophers replaced former head coach Tracy Claeys with P.J. Fleck Friday. Fleck comes over from Western Michigan after four seasons with the Broncos, accumulating a 30-22 record.

After Fleck was announced as head coach, multiple football players from both Minnesota and Western Michigan took to Twitter to react to the announcement. Here’s what they said:

Western Michigan starting quarterback Zach Terrell

@Coach_Fleck changed my life forever. Changed this university and community forever. We should be thankful & grateful forever. #RTBForever

— Zach Terrell (@Zach_Terrell11) January 6, 2017

Gophers defensive lineman Steven Richardson

Rowing Bricks ??

— Steven Richardson (@mteam_srich) January 6, 2017

Western Michigan offensive lineman Curtis Doyle

Don’t be sad it’s over, be joyful that it happened! Thank you @Coach_Fleck for bettering this community & building a culture that will last!

— Curtis Doyle (@curtisdoyle67) January 6, 2017

Gophers offensive lineman Connor Mayes

PJ Flex for P.J. Fleck?? #RowTheBoat @Coach_Fleck pic.twitter.com/cV9UEuV5cN

— Connor Mayes (@PuppyloveMayes) January 6, 2017

Western Michigan cornerback Darius Phillips

I know how you feel man https://t.co/xhrtkM7KYM

— Darius Phillips (@4DariusP) January 6, 2017

Gophers linebacker Carter Coughlin

We can't change what has happened because it's in the past, we can only focus on the future. I'm excited to be led by Coach Fleck! Ski-U-Mah

— Carter Coughlin (@Cmoe34) January 6, 2017

Western Michigan running back Jamauri Bogan

Grateful to have played for @Coach_Fleck! Kalamazoo will forever be different ! May God be with you and the family in Minnesota!ROW THE BOAT

— jamauri amir bogan (@mauri_ilove_32) January 6, 2017

Gophers cornerback Ray Buford (suspended player)