Pat Fitzgerald

Pat Fitzgerald

coach United States

Pat Fitzgerald is a former American football player and coach, best known for his long tenure as the head coach of the Northwestern University football team, a position he held from 2006 until his firing in 2023. Fitzgerald, a former linebacker at Northwestern, has faced significant controversy following allegations of hazing and abuse within the football program, which ultimately led to his termination. He has denied any wrongdoing and is currently involved in legal disputes against the university, claiming wrongful termination and seeking damages.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.01%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
75,744
Power
4,805$
Sentiment
4.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
United States 1 4.00 0.02% +0% 331,002,651 75,744 $21,000,000 4,805$
Totals 1 331,002,651 75,744 $21,000,000 4,805$
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Recent Mentions

United States United States: Pat Fitzgerald is the former football coach at Northwestern University who was fired due to allegations of hazing. 4

CNN: Agreement in works to settle Northwestern hazing lawsuits that led to football coach’s firing