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P.J. Fleck smears player's blood on his face after Minnesota win

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 27, 2026, 3:10 PM

Last updated Sep 27, 2026

P.J. Fleck smears player's blood on his face after Minnesota win
Summary

Minnesota head coach P.J. Fleck celebrated the Golden Gophers' victory over Washington with an unusual display of enthusiasm. Following the team's road win in their first Big Ten game, Fleck was seen wiping blood from linebacker Maverick Baranowski's mouth onto his own face as a form of motivation. The incident drew mixed reactions, highlighting Fleck's intense coaching style. Minnesota's record improved to 3-1 with the victory.

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  • •P.J. Fleck celebrated with a unique display of motivation.
  • •Minnesota defeated Washington in their first Big Ten game.
  • •The team's record is now 3-1 after this win.
  • •Baranowski appeared to be injured during the celebration.
  • •Fleck's coaching style continues to spark discussion.
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  • 3:10 PMYahoo Sports — P.J. Fleck was so fired up after Minnesota's win he smeared a player's blood on his face
What they're saying
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P.J. Fleck treated blood like it was war paint.

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