**Running College Football Updates Thread**

[Sirhornsalot]

lol

 

[BWilk55]

Initially, they were not going to fire Fitz because he wasn't aware or they couldn't prove he was aware.

Then they backtracked and decided that as HC, what happens under your umbrella is your responsibility regardless of whether you knew or not.

I tend to agree with that.

"The investigation team did not discover sufficient evidence to believe that coaching staff knew about the ongoing hazing conduct. They determined, however, that there had been significant opportunities to discover and report the hazing conduct."

From NWs executive summary at the time of the 2 week suspension. 

I'm not sure what the language used there is implying but it does sound a bit like at best, Fitz went Ostrich with head in the sand mode. 

Either way, at that time the fact that admin chose a 2 week suspension feels totally insufficient. I think they are as much in the wrong as Fitz or anyone else who was involved. 

 

[BWilk55]

https://www.northwestern.edu/leadership-notes/2023/decision-to-relieve-head-football-coach-pat-fitzgerald-of-his-duties.html

Some of the most detailed information regarding what is in the investigation report straight from the university president.

11 current or former players who stated that the hazing had occurred.

The hazing involved nudity, sexualized acts and forced participation

The hazing was widespread and well known within the football program. Clearly not a secret and Fitz had many opportunities to learn what was happening.

This is all matching up with what was reported by the whistleblower in the news article. The one part that is still unclear is if Fitz did actually know about it.

 

[Sirhornsalot]

https://www.northwestern.edu/leadership-notes/2023/decision-to-relieve-head-football-coach-pat-fitzgerald-of-his-duties.html

Some of the most detailed information regarding what is in the investigation report straight from the university president.

11 current or former players who stated that the hazing had occurred.

The hazing involved nudity, sexualized acts and forced participation

The hazing was widespread and well known within the football program. Clearly not a secret and Fitz had many opportunities to learn what was happening.

This is all matching up with what was reported by the whistleblower in the news article. The one part that is still unclear is if Fitz did actually know about it.

You're in serious danger of being a nerd here. lol Does @North Texas Golfer know about this? lol

 

[Big Daddy Cane]

You're in serious danger of being a nerd here. lol Does @North Texas Golfer know about this? lol

He's a Dr. He gets paid to be a nerd... ?

 

[63_Texas_1]

Does the firing of Fitz allow NW players to transfer/portal? TIA. 

 

[Baron]

Does the firing of Fitz allow NW players to transfer/portal? TIA. 

Yes, with immediate eligibility 

 

[Big Daddy Cane]

Does the firing of Fitz allow NW players to transfer/portal? TIA. 

Any players on their roster worth exploring?

 

[Baron]

Any players on their roster worth exploring?

That's for our resident recruiting gurus to figure out.

There's a 3 star LB from Brookshire Royal on the roster 6'1" 230, Justin Cryer.

 

[TFloss32]

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[BWilk55]

You're in serious danger of being a nerd here. lol Does @North Texas Golfer know about this? lol

He's a Dr. He gets paid to be a nerd... ?

I am definitely a nerd. Have you seen my directors cup thread. haha

 

[Sirhornsalot]

I am definitely a nerd. Have you seen my directors cup thread. haha

Have you and NTG ever been seen in the same place, at the same time? lol

 

[TFloss32]

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[Sirhornsalot]

Boo Hissssss lol

 

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[63_Texas_1]

1 hour ago, TFloss32 said:

I can hear the audience now, "Jerry, Jerry, Jerry!"

 

[dssl]

1 hour ago, TFloss32 said:

I guess Illinois doesn't have the same Sovereign immunity laws that Texas has. Be interesting if they reach some kind of settlement. 

 

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