59 Yr Old Man playing DIII

[osugrad21]

ESPN

Flynt, 59, making comeback with Sul Ross State University

Associated Press

Updated: August 22, 2007, 12:24 PM ET

ALPINE, Texas -- Mike Flynt was drinking beer and swapping stories with some old football buddies a few months ago when he brought up the biggest regret of his life: Getting kicked off the college team before his senior year.
One of his pals asked why he didn't do something about it? So Flynt started a comeback -- at age 59.
Flynt has returned to Sul Ross State University in Alpine, Texas, 37 years after he left -- and six years before he goes on Medicare. And, he's has made the roster of the Division III Lobos and could be in action as soon as Sept. 1.
Flynt enrolled in graduate school so he can take advantage of his final semester of Division III eligibility.

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[MililaniBuckeye]

Flynt is giving new meaning to being a college senior.

So obvious, but so true...good on him.

Just think how embarrased the first guy he tackles is going to be...

 

[iambrutus]

incredible, good for him!

 

[Oh8ch]

Wow. A peer. I have a peer playing college football.

I am so amped.

Where can I get his jersey? And does it come in a "relaxed fit" model?

 

[ulukinatme]

I think Ashland University right here in Ohio had a 50 or 60 year old man that made the team several years ago. He had a similar situation, had a few years of eligibility left and felt like being gutsy lol

 

[osugrad21]

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Debut for 59-year-old pushed back

Associated Press
Thursday, September 20, 2007


College Football Notes
ALPINE, Texas ? The on-field debut for 59-year-old linebacker Mike Flynt will have to wait another week.
Flynt said Wednesday that doctors have not cleared him to play Saturday in Sul Ross State's home opener against East Texas Baptist. He's now eyeing the game against Howard Payne in Brownwood a week from Saturday for his first action in 37 years.
"I will be ready," Flynt said.
Flynt played for Sul Ross in 1969 was a captain in '70, but was kicked off the team for fighting prior to his senior year. He never got over the disappointment, but figured there was nothing he could do about it ? until learning this summer that he still had a season of eligibility.
Although he's now a grandfather, Flynt is no ordinary 59-year-old, having remained in terrific shape by working as a college strength and conditioning coach.