QB Ryan Fitzgerald, son of ex-Northwestern coach Pat Fitzgerald, commits to Iowa football

[LIV4GOD]

I am missing something here . . . can't find a thread on it.

QB Ryan Fitzgerald, son of ex-Northwestern coach Pat Fitzgerald, commits to Iowa football

Iowa football added to its 2025 class with a name familiar to Big Ten fans: Pat Fitzgerald's son, Ryan.

www.hawkcentral.com

 

[ICHawk2440]

PWO? Or a scholarship?

 

[mstrub]

PWO? Or a scholarship?

PWO

 

[eyesofhawk]

Heard of this almost a week ago.

Wonder if the guy who told me this has an inside source that's ahead of the game, or if he prematurely understood it to be official.

Welcome aboard Ryan!

Don't know the details regarding the hazing scandal. But that aside, I always loved Fitzy as a coach

 

[MelroseMauler]

This is getting stupid.

KF isn't running a program in the modern era...he's running a freakin daycare.

Next!

 

[eyesofhawk]

This is getting stupid.

KF isn't running a program in the modern era...he's running a freakin daycare.

Next!

How so?

I can't even begin to understand what you might be talking about.

The guy is a walk-on. Is there some sort of downside to having him on the team that I'm unaware of?

And if "next!" is supposed to mean you want a new coach, spare us your reasoning for that. I don't even want to hear it

 

[Hawk-A-Doodle-Doo]

Is this a QB room or an Irish CPA firm?

Sullivan, Sullivan, Fitzgerald & McNamara, LLC

 

[DBQ Hawk]

Is this a QB room or an Irish CPA firm?

Sullivan, Sullivan, Fitzgerald & McNamara, LLC

I expect he will end up moved to DB or another non-QB position, noting how KF loves to recruit QBs for other roles

May depend on how set Ryan is on QB, but time will tell

Finally, I LOVE the idea of Fitz sitting in Kinnick rabidly rooting for the Hawkeyes. Always admired his ability to beat us even when we were clearly the superior team

 

[Franisdaman]

 

[Franisdaman]

Is this a QB room or an Irish CPA firm?

Sullivan, Sullivan, Fitzgerald & McNamara, LLC

 

[Franisdaman]

 

[Franisdaman]

With Ryan Fitzpatrick committing as a Preferred Walk On:

Next Year's QB Room:

 

[Franisdaman]

Can't wait to see Pat in Iowa gear and yelling "Go Hawks!"

This analyst notes that Ryan was good at the high school level. Lets see what Lester gets out of him.

 

[Franisdaman]

I demand that @BlackleafTranny like this post.

Thank you.

 

[NCHawkeye24]

Ultimate level of respect that an opposing rival coach sends his kid to play for you. Also shows the respect that Fitz has for TL.

 

[Beattheohiostate]

As much as his dad always claimed to hate Iowa, this is interesting at that level alone.

 

[RagnarLothbrok]

This is getting stupid.

KF isn't running a program in the modern era...he's running a freakin daycare.

Next!

Huh?

WTF are you talking about?

The kid is a PWO. What’s the issue?

 

[InsaneHawkJJP]

As much as his dad always claimed to hate Iowa, this is interesting at that level alone.

He hates Iowa from his playing days but obviously respects KF. I would guess 99% of KF’s peers respect him. We’re lucky to have him.

 

[RagnarLothbrok]

As much as his dad always claimed to hate Iowa, this is interesting at that level alone.

It’s like they always say, boos are cheers in opposing stadiums.

 

[RagnarLothbrok]

He hates Iowa from his playing days but obviously respects KF. I would guess 99% of KF’s peers respect him. We’re lucky to have him.

Man, morel mushrooms are one thing I miss about Iowa. Haven’t seen one in years.

I agree about Kirk. I just wish he had never insisted on trying to launch Brian’s career.

 

[Bow.to.the.Narrative]

With Ryan Fitzpatrick committing as a Preferred Walk On:

Next Year's QB Room:

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So... probably the lowest ranked room in the entire conference. Just saying.

 

[the24fan]

This is getting stupid.

KF isn't running a program in the modern era...he's running a freakin daycare.

Next!

 

[Heathen Raider]

funny when You pull up His Rivals it shows Him as a De Commit Today

 

[TouchdownMyPants]

This is getting stupid.

KF isn't running a program in the modern era...he's running a freakin daycare.

Next!

This is a 247 three star, two time state champion quarterback in the state of Illinois. If you don’t understand how lucky we are to have gotten him as PWO then you are not worth the time I spent typing this reply.

 

[BonzoFury]

funny when You pull up His Rivals it shows Him as a De Commit Today

That's bizarre...

 

[denmar81]

funny when You pull up His Rivals it shows Him as a De Commit Today

Seen that also, wonder what’s going on. Scholarship from someone?

 

[Heathen Raider]

Seen that also, wonder what’s going on. Scholarship from someone?

if someone ponied up Iowa should as well to keep Him, Get the room back to 5 QBs , He is a 3 star who is athletic and a Coaches Kid who will be thru sheer involvement around His Father be well Coached and mentally advanced

 

[SA_Hawk]

Can't wait to see Pat in Iowa gear and yelling "Go Hawks!"

This analyst notes that Ryan was good at the high school level. Lets see what Lester gets out of him.

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How about in four years when Pat is on the sidelines coaching the Hawks?

 

[Franisdaman]

 

[Carolina__Hawk]

So... probably the lowest ranked room in the entire conference. Just saying.

What is your qb rooms ranking for the big ten for 2024 season?

 

[fezzador]

What is your qb rooms ranking for the big ten for 2024 season?

1) Ohio State
2-17) Who Cares
18) Iowa

 

[LukaDuka]

1) Ohio State
2-17) Who Cares
18) Iowa

 

[LukaDuka]

1) Ohio State
2-17) Who Cares
18) Iowa

You're a negative Nancy or.....

 

[NevadaHawk]

This is getting stupid.

KF isn't running a program in the modern era...he's running a freakin daycare.

Next!

A new contender for dumbest post of the year.

 

[BonzoFury]

So, what's the deal? The Rivals site still say he's a decommit as of today.

 

[93hawkeye]

Separated at Birth:
Rylan Fitzgerald
and
Jordan Bohannon

 

[Franisdaman]

 

[Hawkbaby]

This is a nice get. For a former coach to entrust his kid with Lester is good advertising. I’m starting to believe a little bit. Lester has accomplished a lot since he has been here. It seem different. It’s like he has some power . If Ryan is anything like his dad, adding some toughness to the QB room won’t hurt a thing.

 

[hawkeyebob62]

This is a nice get. For a former coach to entrust his kid with Lester is good advertising. I’m starting to believe a little bit. Lester has accomplished a lot since he has been here. It seem different. It’s like he has some power . If Ryan is anything like his dad, adding some toughness to the QB room won’t hurt a thing.

It also would seem Little Fitz would be a de factor assistant coach within the QB unit.

 

[HawkLogic]

This is a 247 three star, two time state champion quarterback in the state of Illinois. If you don’t understand how lucky we are to have gotten him as PWO then you are not worth the time I spent typing this reply.

Really? Most likely scenario is he never starts for Iowa and transfers elsewhere if he ever wants to play. The guys KF has recruited intentionally at QB have been mostly busts. So you're thinking a fellow coaches son from the Good Ole boy network walking on is a big break for Iowa? This is just a chance for Fitz's son to build the resume to get into the lucrative field of coaching college/NFL football.