Northwestern University fired its longtime football coach Pat Fitzgerald on Monday after allegations of hazing within the football program were revealed.
“I recognize that my decision will not be universally applauded, and there will be those in our community who may vehemently disagree with it,” university president Michael Schill wrote in a letter to the school community. “Ultimately, I am charged with acting in the best interests of the entire university, and this decision is reflective of that. The damage done to our institution is significant, as is the harm to some of our students.”
Fitzgerald was entering his 18th season as head coach at the school, and his tenure was tied for the fourth longest among current Division I coaches. The 48-year-old compiled a 110-101 record at his alma mater, including a 5-5 mark in bowl games. His 110 overall wins and 65 Big Ten victories are both school records. READ MORE
