P.J. Fleck’s name is on the lips of every Division I athletic director looking to replace a head football coach. He just completed the first ever undefeated regular season in Western Michigan history, taking the team from 1-11 in 2013 to the Cotton Bowl in 2016. It’s the most stunning turnaround in college football. His success ensures a big pay day is coming — how big is up to him. The 36-year-old currently makes $800 thousand per year at Western Michigan; a drop in the bucket compared to what awaits him at a traditional football powerhouse. For instance, Oregon (where Fleck has been most commonly linked) just fired its head coach, Mark Helfrich, who signed a four year, $17.
Why P.J. Fleck is the Right Fit for the Bearcats
