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WATCH:  Mom with flying fear drives to all son's college football games

WATCH: Mom with flying fear drives to all son's college football games

Summary

Linda Fletcher, mother of Miami Hurricanes football player Mark Fletcher Jr., drives across the United States to attend all of her son's college football games due to her fear of flying. Her story has become popular and shared widely.

Key Facts

  • Linda Fletcher is the mother of Mark Fletcher Jr., a running back for the Miami Hurricanes college football team.
  • She has a fear of flying, which means she avoids air travel.
  • Instead, she drives long distances across the country to watch every game her son plays.
  • This commitment demonstrates strong support for her son’s sports career.
  • The story was shared in an ABC News interview with reporter Danny New.
  • Attending all games in person by driving is unusual because college football teams often play many games far apart.
  • Mark Fletcher Jr. plays college football at the University of Miami.
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