Last night, ESPN’s much anticipated four-part series, “Being P.J. Fleck,” premiered on ESPNU. The first episode, “Into the Fire,” was a bit underwhelming if you’re already familiar with Fleck and his background. It covered a lot of the basics, leaving plenty more to explore in the remaining three episodes of the series.
The central question of the series seems to be: “Is P.J. Fleck for real?” In this cynical age of college sports, his high energy, impenetrable enthusiasm, and positive attitude have drawn lazy comparisons to a used car salesman. People simply can’t seem to fathom that someone could maintain that energy and attitude 24/7.