Fleck Crowd-Surfs, Explains Viral Blood Moment

Minnesota head coach P.J. Fleck energized fans by crowd-surfing during his appearance on "Big Noon Kickoff" before the Gophers' Week 5 matchup against Michigan. The viral moment came after Fleck was seen wiping blood from linebacker Maverick Baranowski's face and applying it to his own during Minnesota's recent win over Washington.

Fleck explained the gesture as a way to show players he "got their back" despite being a coach. The Gophers enter the Michigan game with a 3-1 record after wins over Eastern Illinois, Akron, and Washington, with their only loss coming against Mississippi State. Minnesota has struggled against Michigan recently, losing 11 of the last 12 meetings. afrikasportnews.co.za