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
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
4,692
Power
5$
Sentiment
5.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Ireland 1 5.00 0.09% +0% 5,030,000 4,692 $5,100 5$
Totals 1 5,030,000 4,692 $5,100 5$
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Recent Mentions

Ireland Ireland: Pat Fitzgerald, a former ATGWU official at Waterford Crystal, was found with injuries and unresponsive. 5

The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Man who died after being found with injuries in Waterford named locally – The Irish Times

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