“Fitz would never condone hazing”

Pat Fitzgerald continues to receive support from various sources amid allegations of hazing within the Northwestern football team. A large number of people in the world of college football have come out to defend the former Wildcats coach.

Former Northwestern assistant coach Greg Brandon is the latest individual to drum up support for Pat Fitzgerald. The veteran coach, who helped recruit Fitzgerald to the university as a player, penned a powerful letter of support, reflecting on his journey with the program.

Pat Fitzgerald was fired as head coach of the Northwestern Wildcats last week after 17 seasons in the job, after he was initially suspended for two weeks without pay. However, the university administration had to reassess the decision after a public backlash.

Greg Brandon is unhappy with Pat Fitzgerald’s firing

In his letter, Greg Brandon condemned Northwestern University’s decision to show Pat Fitzgerald in front of the door. The program’s former assistant coach believes Fitzgerald would never allow hazing under his nose.

“If we read the accounts, Fitz was fired over allegations of gambling on the show. The investigation resulted in a two-week suspension. I know for a fact that Fitz would not condone hazing.”

He further criticized the university’s administration for re-evaluating the initial decision to suspend Pat Fitzgerald for two weeks without pay. It is believed that Fitzgerald lost his job because the school authority could not stand by its decision and had to bow to the social media outcry.

“Believe it or not, the game of horses happens in the football dressing room. How did a two-week suspension turn into a shooting? Let’s make one thing absolutely clear to people – he was fired by weak management who succumbed to the social media gang!”

Brandon expresses sympathy for Fitzgerald, as well as his players and coaches. He believes the way the Northwestern University administration handled the situation was unfair and deeply flawed.

“Obviously, I feel bad for Fitz and his family, along with his players and coaches. Handling the situation was a complete farce. Coaching in college is a great career but unfortunately bad business.”

He ended the speech by telling the Wildcats players not to exit the program as a result of the firing from Fitzgerald. He urged them to stay committed to their education at university and enjoy playing the sport they love.

“To all the NU student-athletes, I encourage you to stay and stick with it! Get your NU degree. Above all else, enjoy this season playing the game you love. Play for yourself and your teammates.”

Northwestern is expected to be dragged into a drawn-out legal battle after Pat Fitzgerald’s legal team became involved. The coach reportedly has about $42 million left on his contract, and many analysts believe he’s not going to fold without a fight.