Northwestern Fires Football Coach Pat Fitzgerald After Hazing Investigation
- An independent investigation substantiated allegations of widespread hazing within the Northwestern football program.
- The hazing involved sexualized acts, nudity, and other degrading behavior conducted in the locker room.
- Former players accused Fitzgerald of knowing about the hazing but failing to intervene and stop it.
- Fitzgerald was initially suspended for two weeks but ultimately fired by the university.
- The school aims to change the culture and prevent future hazing incidents through new measures like training, reporting tools, and increased monitoring.
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