P.J. Fleck Surprises Walk-On With Scholarship at Twins Game

Minnesota took a trip to a Twins game this week, and the moment turned out to be even more special for one player.

Coach P.J. Fleck used the opportunity to surprise walk-on Clay Geary, who is from Minnesota, with scholarship.

Geary was the last in his group of friends to toss out a ceremonial first pitch. When Twins pitcher Kyle Gibson returned with the ball, the junior wide receiver burst out in cheers as his teammates joined him in the celebration.

Thanks to the @Twins for helping create a SPECIAL moment for Clay Geary and our WHOLE team!! You’ve TRULY earned this Clay!! I’m proud of ya & I love ya!! #RTB #HYPRR #SkiUMah #OneMN pic.twitter.com/ZSsGuTia9z
— P.J. Fleck (@Coach_Fleck) August 7, 2019

"We knew he was a Minnesota guy, Lakeville guy, who loves Minnesota sports, and there’s no better way than to throw out a first pitch," Fleck told the Star Tribune. "… It’s something that you can take that you create a moment and memory that lasts a lifetime."

This culture creates memories that will last a lifetime! Congrats on EARNING a scholarship @Clay6Geary! Stay tuned for the full video later today.#Gophers #SkiUMah #RTB pic.twitter.com/uMtFfxI2zU
— Minnesota Football (@GopherFootball) August 7, 2019

Geary tweeted, "I can’t thank you and this team enough for a memory that will last a lifetime! God’s timing is perfect and I’m so blessed to be a part of this team. Time to prove my worth, let’s get back to work!"

I can’t thank you and this team enough for a memory that will last a lifetime! God’s timing is perfect and I’m so blessed to be a part of this team. Time to prove my worth, let’s get back to work! https://t.co/3TuZT1WGRL
— Clay Geary (@Clay6Geary) August 8, 2019

Geary played in eight games for the Gophers last season, mostly on special teams.

Minnesota opens its season Aug. 29 against South Dakota State.

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