Pat Fitzgerald Announces He's Hired A Lawyer After Being Fired By Northwestern

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Pat Fitzgerald revealed Monday night that he has retained a lawyer following his dismissal from Northwestern.

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Fitzgerald, who had been the head football coach at his alma mater since 2006,

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released a lengthy statement tonight after university president Michael Schill officially relieved him of his duties earlier this evening.

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Fitzgerald was suspended last Friday for two weeks without pay after an independent investigation confirmed issues with hazing within the Wildcats program.

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Following additional reporting on the allegations, Schill reconsidered that punishment and instead fired the longtime coach.

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In his statement, Fitzgerald reiterated that the investigation found he "had no knowledge whatsoever"

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of any hazing and said he had hired a lawyer because of Schill's decision.

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"Last Friday, Northwestern and I came to a mutual agreement regarding the appropriate resolution following the thorough investigation conducted by [attorney] Ms.

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