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Western Michigan coach P. Douglas Costa Jersey .J. Fleck has been preparing the Broncos for the national spotlight, putting them through media training and other high-pressure social and athletic situations.Flecks Row the Boat mantra and positive approach have made him popular during the unbeaten season for No. 20 WMU (7-0, 3-0 MAC West), and the first national ranking in the schools 109-year history have pulled him into the coaching rumor mill.After noting how attendance has grown at his weekly on-campus press conference, Fleck was asked about his name being thrown out as a possibility for open jobs -- most recently at Purdue.Its elite exposure for Western Michigan, Fleck said. My focus is on today, thats the way Ive lived my life. I cant control rumors and speculation and Ill never comment on rumors and speculation. Im not interested in that. Im interested in coaching this football team and being the best head coach I can be today.Broncos quarterback Zach Terrell says talk of Flecks future is no distraction to us at all, even if he believes his coach should be a candidate for a more high-profile position.You see the commitment from him every single day. If he were to come in and be a different person, maybe be reserved, maybe wed be worried, Terrell said. He deserves those jobs, 100 percent. Hes one of the best coaches in college football. ... He deserves to be mentioned in those categories. But he brings it every day and thats all we can ask.THEIR OWN RESURGENCEWhile Western Michigan makes national headlines, the opponent on Saturday (3:30 p.m., American Sports Network) is experiencing a resurgence of its own. Eastern Michigan (5-2, 2-1) has already won four more games than last season, which is the biggest turnaround among all FBS programs. In fact, long a MAC cellar-dweller, the Eagles totaled five wins in their last three seasons combined.I think our guys have done a really good job of not getting caught up in outside momentum and what-not. We are not a team that gets very high and we have not gotten very low, EMU coach Chris Creighton said. Its interesting because Im more of an emotional coach, and thats not necessarily a strength. But our team has remained level-headed, and we need to continue that.AWARD SHARINGSaturdays game will serve as a tiebreaker of sorts for Western Michigan running back Jarvion Franklin and Eastern Michigan quarterback Brogan Roback, who shared their divisions offensive player of the week honors after last weekends wins. Franklin ran for a school-record 281 yards against Akron, the second-highest total in the FBS this season. Roback threw for a career-high 347 yards and three touchdowns in a win at Ohio.PROTECT THE BALLWhen Davon Tucker lost a fumble in the second quarter of last weeks win over Akron, it was the first turnover of the season for Western Michigan. The Broncos six-plus games of turnover-free football was the longest in the nation and, Fleck said, one of the biggest reasons for its 6-0 start. Ball protection will be important against Eastern Michigan, which is No. 6 in the country with eight fumble recoveries. Senior defensive lineman Pat OConnor -- who has 5 1/2 sacks and 9 1/2 tackles for loss -- has forced three of those fumbles.ON THE ROAD AGAINPerhaps the most notable statistic in Eastern Michigans turnaround season is that the Eagles have won three straight road games for the first time since 1967, drawing praise from Creighton for their maturity and focus away from home.UNDER PRESSUREFleck says the Broncos are enjoying the extra attention and expectations that comes with this historic season. We embrace it. We love it, he said. Its hard. Dont get me wrong, its very hard on a daily basis. But we embrace it and make sure they understand that most people dont get the chance to feel this type of pressure.---College Football site: http://collegefootball.ap.org ;Rodrigo Bentancur Jersey . Any real chance at payback wont come until the playoff. Still, Pittsburgh knows its taut 3-2 win over the Bruins on Wednesday night is a pretty good place to start laying the groundwork. "They are a very good defensive team," Penguins forward Brandon Sutter said. Alex Sandro Jersey . Still, Brewers manager Ron Roenicke thought taking him out before the fifth inning was an unusual move. "Im looking up at the board and hes got two hits given up and one run, and Im taking him out after the fourth inning," Roenicke said. http://www.juventusfcpro.com/Kids-Daniele-Rugani-Jersey/ . Walcott is available for Saturdays home match against Southampton as Arsenal looks to extend its two-point lead at the top of the Premier League. The Gunners are currently the second highest scorers in the league but Wenger insists Walcott will add something extra to his team. LATROBE, Pa. -- Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker Jarvis Jones is tired of fielding questions about his productivity.Jones has underperformed since the Steelers made him the No. 17 overall pick in 2013. But with free agency and a lucrative contract possibly on the horizon, Jones says hes ready to put his struggles in the past.Every year is motivating, Jones said. Im ready to play football. My head is in the right place, Im healthy and Im going to continue to work.The Steelers declined to pick up the fifth-year option on the four-year contract Jones signed as the teams first-round draft choice in 2013. If the Steelers dont sign Jones to a multi-year extension before the season begins or utilize the franchise tag on him in 2017, he could become an unrestricted free agent at the end of the season.Jones fate will be determined this season.Its time to play football, Jones said.Steelers defensive coordinator Keith Butler expects Jones to have the best season of his career because of his contract status.He has to have his best year, Butler said. Hes in a position where theres pressure on him in terms of his contract and hes got to play well. I like him being in that position and I think hell be OK if he stays healthy.The 26-year-old Jones enters the season serving as a mentor to younger players on the team, while also trying to improve his own game.Thats the role Im in right now, Jones said. I have to do my part and I have to help coach show the younger guuys as well. Juventus Jerseys. I have a lot of younger guys watching and learning, picking up the things Im doing, so for me, its all about going out and trying to make it the best day.Jones carried a reputation at Georgia for reaching the quarterback, with 28 sacks in 26 games. In three NFL seasons, he has five sacks.Jones played in 14 games with eight starts as a rookie and struggled through an injury-plagued season in 2014. He appeared in seven games in 2014, making three starts after a wrist injury that eventually required surgery derailed his second season. Jones played 15 games last season.I still have a lot of stuff I need to do, Jones said. Its all there for me. Im going to try to do as much as I can.That includes reaching the quarterback more often.I dont care if its 10, 15 or 20, Jones said. I just want to be productive and make plays.Last season, the Steelers defense went from an 18th-ranked unit to one that finished just outside the top 10 in points allowed. The Steelers also finished third with 48 sacks.The outside linebackers, Jones said, need to step up.Thats what were here for, is the pass rush, Jones said. 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