Rob Flowers

#PEOPLE | #OSIOS #CTL #EveryDay #ACT #3BOAM Community of Winners! #gomuhls

[Rob Flowers @RobFlowers5]

The growth of these young ladies during this Quarantine time, has been God sent. Just a friendly reminder that God always has a plan. #village
Proverbs 22:6

[Rob Flowers @RobFlowers5]

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[Jerry Geleff Media @JGMediaUS]

The Muhl Sports Network took the opportunity when presented to attend the final day of Muhlenberg spring football. Eleven days culminating in a community day with a meal for all who attend. We talked to head coach Rob Flowers about how it went, and what we can expect for the 2026 season.

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[Rob Flowers @RobFlowers5]

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[Muhlenberg Muhls Football @MuhlenbergFball]

Today's the day! Muhl Teachers, families, friends and community members are all welcome. Bring your smiles, energy and appetite as we celebrate the completion of Spring Ball. We can't wait to see everyone. #CommunityofWinners #GoMuhls

[Rob Flowers @RobFlowers5]

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[Brian Ludwig @GoldLudwig]

The @MuhlenbergFball team is running a #GoldRush donation fundraiser to raise money for their program!!🏈💰

Click here to support: https://t.co/S8rT0N8AB6

@RobFlowers5 @goldathletics

[Rob Flowers @RobFlowers5]

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[Mike Drago @MDrago59]

Berks stars pumped for final high school game, chance to shine vs. Lancaster stars https://t.co/fGC3fWyf7P #mikedragosports

[Mike Drago @MDrago59]

Here’s the all-time list of Berks players selected in NFL Draft https://t.co/jA7CwH6AW9 #mikedragosports

[Rob Flowers @RobFlowers5]

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[Muhlenberg Muhls Football @MuhlenbergFball]

Come on out tomorrow for our annual Pasta Dinner Fundraiser at St Marcos! You can buy tickets at the door if you have not bought any yet. Community of Winners! #GoMuhls

[Rob Flowers @RobFlowers5]

M’s UP… Community of Winners! #gomuhls

[Muhlenberg Muhls Football @MuhlenbergFball]

“Per Pound Club”. These athletes reached over 1,015 pounds with their bench, squat, incline bench and power clean combined.
Justin J. - 1350
Isaiah R. - 1255
Ian R. - 1175
Adriel B. - 1080
Rabentz J. - 1070
Manny O. E. - 1065
Korey L. - 1060
Trent S. - 1050
#CommunityofWinners

[Rob Flowers @RobFlowers5]

Champions 1 on 1 Competitions: Summer 2026

Come ready to work and compete.

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[Rob Flowers @RobFlowers5]

Battle @ The Berg

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[Rob Flowers @RobFlowers5]

It’s simple… I love you and want the best for you!

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[Dan Zaksheske @RealDanZak]

I asked Tom Izzo about the viral clip of Charles Barkley defending his coaching style by saying people have gotten too soft.

Izzo: "Now we're supposed to just hug and kiss everybody... Accountability is going to be big until I leave."

[Rob Flowers @RobFlowers5]

Congratulations, young man! You have an awesome opportunity to play college 🏈. So proud of you! Community of Winners! #gomuhls

[Alexis Cantres 🇵🇷 @Alexiscantres3]

The Decision Is Made, I’m All In 💙💛#COMMITTED @CoachBossHogge @Widener_FB

[Rob Flowers @RobFlowers5]

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[Mike Drago @MDrago59]

Pete Gilmore, Nate Romig among players selected for BCFCA Hall of Fame https://t.co/O5sdyTp58H #mikedragosports

[Rob Flowers @RobFlowers5]

Community of Winners! #gomuhls Very proud of you, young man!

[Muhlenberg Muhls Football @MuhlenbergFball]

Congratulations to Derek Shupp on his commitment to Chestnut Hill! #CommunityofWinners #GoMuhls

[Rob Flowers @RobFlowers5]

Community of Winners! #gomuhls Super happy for you!

[Cameron small @Camsmall28]

1000% committed Lets get to work !⚫️🟡🏴‍☠️@VilleMarauders @Coach_D_Folmar @RobFlowers5 @AB5377 @MuhlenbergFball @coachBFerg27

[Rob Flowers @RobFlowers5]

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[Muhlenberg Muhls Football @MuhlenbergFball]

Congratulations to Cam Small on his commitment to Millersville! #CommunityofWinners #GoMuhls

[Rob Flowers @RobFlowers5]

Community of Winners! #gomuhls More opportunities!

[Alexis Cantres 🇵🇷 @Alexiscantres3]

After a great visit and conversation with @Coach_Cohen29 I’m blessed to receive an offer to play at the next level @McDaniel_FB
@CoachFultz @RobFlowers5 @MuhlenbergFball

[Rob Flowers @RobFlowers5]

Community of Winners! #gomuhls More opportunities!

[Cameron small @Camsmall28]

After a great visit and conversation with @MarkRoss2021 I’m blessed to receive another opportunity to play at the next level @LCFalconsFB
@Coach_AntLack @RobFlowers5 @MuhlenbergFball

[Rob Flowers @RobFlowers5]

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[Rob Flowers @RobFlowers5]

Congrats , Young Fella! Very proud of you. Community of Winners! #gomuhls

[Muhlenberg Muhls Football @MuhlenbergFball]

Congratulations to Mike Miller Jr on his commitment to Clarion! #CommunityofWinners #GoMuhls

[DK🇺🇸🦅🇺🇸 @1Nicdar]

130 schools said no.
He led the losingest program in college football history to a national championship anyway.
Fernando Mendoza was a 2-star recruit from Miami.

He tried to walk on at his hometown school. They passed.
So did FIU.
So did FAU.
So did everyone else.

At 17, he was sitting in his bedroom, crying over a silent recruiting inbox—after driving to 18 camps with his dad and sending highlights to more than 100 programs.
Not one FBS offer.
His only option? Yale. No scholarship. No NFL path.

Everyone told him to be “realistic.”
“Know your place.”
“Be grateful.”
He didn’t listen.
Because Mendoza understood something most people miss:
The worst outcome isn’t failing.
It’s never getting the chance to try.

Two weeks before signing day in 2022, his phone rang.
Cal needed a body. One offer. Out of 134 schools.
He took it.
He arrived as the third-string quarterback.
Spent a year on the scout team.
Lost his first four starts.
Got sacked 41 times behind a broken offensive line.

Still got up. Every time.
Then Cal brought in a transfer instead of building around him.
So Mendoza left the only school that had ever said yes.
He transferred to Indiana—the losingest program in college football history.

People laughed.
“Career suicide.”
“Graveyard program.”
“Nobody wins there.”
One coach told him something different:
“I’m going to make you the best Fernando Mendoza possible.”
That was enough.
Mendoza wasn’t just playing for football.
His mother has battled multiple sclerosis for 18 years.

Before every snap, he thought of her.
“My mother is my why.”
Indiana went 16–0.
Beat six Top-10 teams.
Won their first Big Ten title since 1945.
Mendoza threw 41 touchdowns.
Won the Heisman—first in school history.
First Cuban-American to ever do it.

Then came the title game.
Miami. Near his hometown.
Fourth-and-4. Season on the line.
Quarterback draw.
The kid 134 schools rejected spun through defenders and dove into the end zone.

Game over.
Indiana—national champions.
The losingest program became the best team in America.
All because a 17-year-old refused to believe “no” was the end.

Rankings don’t decide your ceiling.
Gatekeepers don’t write your ending.
Being overlooked isn’t a verdict—it’s a starting point.

Sometimes all you need is one shot…
and the courage to bet on yourself when nobody else will.
Don’t quit.

Credit: Barclay Mullins