It's the perfect fit for him. I know geography is not where he wants it, but Oregon's culture and a ~$4M contract will be too good to pass up. PJ is a marketing genius for a football coach. What better job in America than Oregon/Nike/Phil Knight?
This is from footballscoop.com.
"We continue to hear P.J. Fleck and Lincoln Riley are coaches Oregon had on their initial list. The Oregon job is different from many major programs in that the Ducks’ national recruiting footprint and lack of deep history requires a certain energy and a certain vibe to appeal to recruits. Fleck oozes energy, and his Western Michigan team has bullied through the MAC this season, needing one more win to reach the Cotton Bowl after going 1-11 just two years prior. Riley fits the mold of what Kelly and Helfrich were before landing the Oregon head-job: young, whip smart and a top-notch creative play-caller."
This is from footballscoop.com.
"We continue to hear P.J. Fleck and Lincoln Riley are coaches Oregon had on their initial list. The Oregon job is different from many major programs in that the Ducks’ national recruiting footprint and lack of deep history requires a certain energy and a certain vibe to appeal to recruits. Fleck oozes energy, and his Western Michigan team has bullied through the MAC this season, needing one more win to reach the Cotton Bowl after going 1-11 just two years prior. Riley fits the mold of what Kelly and Helfrich were before landing the Oregon head-job: young, whip smart and a top-notch creative play-caller."
