Fleck On The Field
As a player
Fleck was Northern Illinois' top receiver in 2003, surpassing 1,000 yards. He spent two seasons with the San Francisco 49ers, mostly on the practice squad or injured reserve. He appeared in one NFL game.
As a coach
2006: Ohio State, graduate assistant
2007-08: Northern Illinois, wide receivers coach
2009: Northern Illinois, wide receivers coach and recruiting coordinator
2010-11: Rutgers, wide receivers coach
2012: Tampa Bay Buccaneers, wide receivers coach
At Western Michigan (30-22, 21-11 MAC)
YearRecordPostseason
20131-11, 1-7none
20148-5, 6-2lost to Air Force 38-24 in Potato Bowl
20158-5, 6-2def. Middle Tennessee 45-31 in Bahamas Bowl
201613-1, 8-0lost to Wisconsin 24-16 in Cotton Bowl
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