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Would Pat Fitzgerald Ever Leave Northwestern?
Posted on 12/4/14 at 9:04 am
Posted on 12/4/14 at 9:04 am
First, let me say that i hate to think about Fitzgerald ever leaving NW, what he has done there is nothing short of amazing. Having said that, it seems like NW has hit a wall. Is Fitzgerald burnt out? It has to take a TON of enthusiasm and effort just to make NW competitive. It makes you wonder if approached by the right school, would he ever leave? Again, i just think that NW has reached a glass ceiling and i think Fitzgerald knows it. Would LSU fans be open to Fitzgerald as HC if Miles were to take the Michigan job? I honestly think that would a great move for both parties. Thoughts?
This post was edited on 12/4/14 at 9:06 am
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Posted on 12/4/14 at 9:39 am to Buckeye Backer
You're not going to sell anybody on a coach with 2 straight 5-7 seasons. In fact, other than that run in 2012, 4 of his last 5 years were .500 or worse. No thank you
Posted on 12/4/14 at 9:40 am to Buckeye Backer
Not a bad hire for anybody. Just not LSU.
Posted on 12/4/14 at 9:41 am to Buckeye Backer
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what he has done there is everything short of amazing
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Posted on 12/4/14 at 9:42 am to Buckeye Backer
Michigan should hire Fitzgerald
Posted on 12/4/14 at 10:24 am to Buckeye Backer
Fitzgerald 's only leaving Evanston in one of two ways , in a box or with police escort. He's a NW alumnus, he was there when the program turned around in 1995 and he stepped into the fire when the previous NW coach died before the season started a few years ago. He loves the place, and they love him.
Posted on 12/4/14 at 10:27 am to Buckeye Backer
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what he has done there is nothing short of amazing.
Not really. Barnett and Walker were more successful
Posted on 12/4/14 at 10:43 am to Buckeye Backer
I think Fitz would've listened to offers had he been able to follow up their 10 win season and bowl victory with more success. It's been a struggle for him to get fan and university support.
Unfortunately, NU has imploded since blowing the Ohio State game last year. As tough as it is to win in Evanston, they should be able to get bowl eligible and they haven't done so for 2 years. I don't think he's going anywhere now.
Unfortunately, NU has imploded since blowing the Ohio State game last year. As tough as it is to win in Evanston, they should be able to get bowl eligible and they haven't done so for 2 years. I don't think he's going anywhere now.
Posted on 12/4/14 at 12:19 pm to nvasil1
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As tough as it is to win in Evanston, they should be able to get bowl eligible
they really shouldn't... they still hold the longest losing streak in FBS history
they were never a factor when the B1G was the BIG TEN
Posted on 12/4/14 at 12:36 pm to chalmetteowl
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they still hold the longest losing streak in FBS history
True, but that was decades ago.
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they were never a factor when the B1G was the BIG TEN
They won 3 conference titles in 6 years under Barnett and Walker. Fitz got them to 5 straight bowls before the last couple of seasons.
I know they are a poor program historically, but the B1G is currently down and 6 wins is attainable. It's not like they're losing 9-10 games a year anymore.
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