Fitzgerald, Pat (1974- )

Abuse and Racism Accusations Bring ‘#MeToo Moment’ to Northwestern

In lawsuits, former athletes accuse the sports program of having a pervasive culture of hazing and sexual abuse, and two coaches have been fired. Lawyers say more athletes may come forward.

By Dana Goldstein and Billy Witz

Baseball (College) Colleges and Universities Fitzgerald, Pat (1974- ) Jim Foster Northwestern University

Northwestern Fires Baseball Coach Amid Turmoil Over Culture in Athletics

Jim Foster had been the team’s head coach for a season. His firing came days after the university fired Pat Fitzgerald, its longtime football coach.

By Eduardo Medina

College Athletics Colleges and Universities Fitzgerald, Pat (1974- ) Football Football (College) Hazing Northwestern University

Northwestern Fires Pat Fitzgerald, Football Coach, Amid Hazing Allegations

An investigation found that players had participated in widespread hazing for years, fostering a punishing culture.

By Eduardo Medina