ESPNU and Big Ten Network plan to air a four-part series in August called "BEING P.J. Fleck," with a behind-the-scenes look at the new Gophers football coach.
P.J. Fleck will be the subject of ESPN show 'BEING P.J. Fleck' next month as Gophers start practice
Just as the football team begins August practices, its new head coach will be the subject of a four-part series.
July 20, 2017 at 5:48PM
![Minnesota Gophers head football coach P.J. Fleck. ] CARLOS GONZALEZ cgonzalez@startribune.com - January 8, 2017, Minneapolis, MN, Williams Arena, NCAA Basketball, University of Minnesota Gophers vs. Ohio State Buckeyes](https://arc.stimg.co/startribunemedia/3SS6JSXEHJFPPVJIHCWOCQLNQ4.jpg?&w=712)
Last year, ESPNU ran a four-part series called "BEING Bret Bielema," highlighting the Arkansas coach. The first Fleck episode runs Aug. 2 at 8 p.m. on ESPNU, and will be re-broadcast on Big Ten Network. ESPNU will air the next three episodes Aug. 9, Aug. 16 and Aug. 23.
In ESPN's press release on Fleck, the series' co-executive producer Bo Mattingly said, "To no surprise, P.J. is all heart, all the time … no matter what he is doing, no matter what time of day. Throughout the filming, which continues for a few more weeks, we capture his personality, passion and drive with his family, team and others he interacts with in various situations."
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![Minnesota Gophers head coach PJ Fleck celebrated with his players during a team photo following their victory against the Auburn Tigers. ] Aaron Lavinsky • aaron.lavinsky@startribune.com The Minnesota Gophers played the Auburn Tigers in the Outback Bowl on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla.](https://arc.stimg.co/startribunemedia/4PQMI6GCU55CONQ3RVMOKQETHI.jpg?&w=436&ar=3:2&fit=crop)
Gophers coach P.J. Fleck offered a scholarship to the junior, a three-star wide receiver from Arizona whose father played for the Vikings, among others, in the NFL.
