Need to look at that dudes computer browsing history. Probably freakish.
Pat Fitzgerald Suspended...NOW FIRED....Has Hired a High-Profile Attorney to Fight Back
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That article was a good read. The Athletic continues to distinguish itself in the arena of sports reporting. I had forgotten about the Wheeler death during an unsanctioned practice and Northwestern not firing Walker after it came to light.
It will be incredibly interesting to see how it plays out in the end. Northwestern football, baseball, volleyball, cheerleading . . . programs all now under a microscope.
He’s looking for easy money. All lawyers are in it for the money.
Wheeler died during a summer conditioning session with the S&C coaches. It wasn't an "unsanctioned practice." The only thing that made it illegal was that the S&C coach later provided a video of the session to Coach Walker, who was home mowing his lawn at the time of the session. The death was the tragic result of a perfect storm of bad events: (a) the player had asthma but they couldn't find his inhaler; (b) the session occurred at an atypical field because of a bad storm the prior evening, and folks learned only during the incident that the on-field emergency phone had been knocked out by the same storm; (c) the only cell phone on the field had battery issues; (d) the incident happened during rush hour, which impeded the ambulance; and (e) the player was taking a supplement that didn't help things at all. Just a terrible situation all around.
Good clarification and poor wording on my part.
He died as part of a "voluntary" workout which happened to have Northwestern staff members present recording the results of the workouts. Staff members recording the workouts during a "voluntary" workout was a violation of NCAA rules defining what was and was not a "voluntary" workout. Dispersing the recording was also a violation of NCAA rules.
So . . instead of writing "unsanctioned practice," I should have written "unsanctioned workout."
If I recall correctly, staff members continued supervising and recording some of Wheeler's teammates participating in the "voluntary" workout as EMTs were trying to save Wheeler's life.
So it was only illegal because they broke the rules? Makes sense to me.
This is funny...especially coming from a guy who pretends to be an insider and I know for a fact isn't
Burn it to the ground and start over.
Both of the LBs from NU's 2023 recruiting class have hit the portal. Nigel Glover had an Iowa offer and visited campus.
Truth!
They are irredeemable.
Like some weird ass fraternity shit that went on there.
I am sure the depth of your knowledge of Iowa football insiders is unparalleled. Care to share how you know for a fact the op isn’t an insider?
Really, how could you know that? I was called out when i sd kf was gping for 7 offensive portal players, cade coming, etc. I got thatfrom inside the athletic dept. I also go to the trainer room after uni basketball games and get plenty of insider info that nobody cares about here. So blow me loser. Sorry, thats your moms job. Also i openly said i had moved away from iowa city and didnt have access anymore when i came back to ne iowa to help take care of my parents. Thus no inside info for months. Except uni of course.
Wow, I bet that really set him back.
I mean seriously, given the ramifications of what was alleged, thats hardly a spit in the ocean to whats at stake here for him and NW.....The details and multiple sports and both genders being reported on is definately a black eye on nw athletics, esp the football program. This might follow fitzy after the firing.Wow, I bet that really set him back.
Wow...you sound very mature...I thought you had me on ignore
And yes...I know you are a fraud
I doubt he cares that much really. I mean would you, an educated, yet often times haughty fan from the Michigan board calls him a fraud?!
Sounds life altering…
I hope ‘haughty’ doesn’t elicit a response like ‘condescending’ did. Still recovering from that. 😜
Wow, I bet that really set him back.
Football players from 30 years ago are coming out now. And when Ben Crump shows up it's never good for the defendant.
I understand. I responded to the poster who said that "Fitz agreed to a 2 week suspend WITHOUT pay" to which I said, "I bet that really set him back". You know 2 weeks pay. Pffff... Thats all I was commenting on....
I get it. Just having a conversation on this scandal and how athletes from 30 years ago are now coming out of the woodwork....
I guess I just thought I'd throw that out there. A couple of posters questioned what I said, like I was dismissing this as no big deal. Obviously there's A LOT of $$$ at stake between Fitz and NW before this is settled. I just thought him agreeing to giving up two weeks pay, was funny. Thats like most of us giving up $20 or something as ridiculous....I get it. Just having a conversation on this scandal and how athletes from 30 years ago are now coming out of the woodwork....
Now that we are talking about baseball, football and other sports, all going back 30 years, I wonder what this ends up costing.... and then how much does Fitz walk away with....
Crazy.
He took the time to tell me he thinks my own mother sucks my d...think he is a little triggered
I’d say you’re the one who’s a little triggered. Constantly on an opposing teams message boards talking shit as a grown man. Your act is pretty tiresome man.
I for one am ecstatic that the op has deemed us worthy of their presence. Their knowledge can only help us as we strive to achieve the standard of excellence that they have established.........
The point was "consideration". That was the "consideration". It may not fit within you class-envy world view, but oh, well.Wow, I bet that really set him back.
Ben Crump is an ambulance chaser. His record is no big deal.
After reading all that stuff I am more inclined to believe now Fitz will get 0 and he needs to find another line of work.
???? Really, my what? Damn, all I said was his giving up two weeks of pay means bubkas. You can imagine whatever you want.......
You obviously don't know what "triggered" means
And don't blame me for pointing out the guy is a fraud...it's a psa
Well we certainly appreciate you sharing your insight and wisdom. Our apologies that one of our fans felt that they had some information that they wanted to share........and ultimately was fairly spot on. Go after the poster who went with the 'something will happen between the end of the season and the start of the next season, some people will leave and some people will join.' and then is there to pull a muscle patting themselves on the back. Go after those folks. Another thought, go discuss the 4 game suspension headed to the head coach of the school up north.
