Northwestern and Pat Fitzgerald settle wrongful termination over hazing scandal

Pat Fitzgerald, former Northwestern football coach, reached a settlement with the university in his wrongful termination lawsuit related to hazing allegations in the football program. Fitzgerald maintained he was unaware of the hazing, which occurred without his knowledge, and the terms of the settlement were not disclosed. The university emphasized that Fitzgerald did not condone or direct hazing, and Fitzgerald expressed a desire to return to coaching.