Northwestern head coach Pat Fitzgerald talks to reporters during an NCAA college football news conference at the Big Ten Conference media days, at Lucas Oil Stadium, Tuesday, July 26, 2022, in Indianapolis.
Northwestern has suspended coach Pat Fitzgerald for two weeks without pay following an investigation into alleged hazing within the football program. Fitzgerald started serving his suspension on Friday, July 7, 2023. Darron Cummings / Associated Press
Northwestern head coach Pat Fitzgerald talks to reporters during an NCAA college football news conference at the Big Ten Conference media days, at Lucas Oil Stadium, Tuesday, July 26, 2022, in Indianapolis.

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Northwestern under fire over hazing allegations

This comes after a monthslong investigation following a complaint in November of 2022.

Northwestern has suspended coach Pat Fitzgerald for two weeks without pay following an investigation into alleged hazing within the football program. Fitzgerald started serving his suspension on Friday, July 7, 2023. Darron Cummings / Associated Press
By Brenda Ruiz, Meha Ahmad, Lynnea Domienik

An investigation into hazing allegations within Northwestern University’s football team resulted in a two-week suspension for its head coach Friday. That move is now being criticized after student journalists brought more information to light Saturday.

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Northwestern head coach Pat Fitzgerald talks to reporters during an NCAA college football news conference at the Big Ten Conference media days, at Lucas Oil Stadium, Tuesday, July 26, 2022, in Indianapolis.
Northwestern has suspended coach Pat Fitzgerald for two weeks without pay following an investigation into alleged hazing within the football program. Fitzgerald started serving his suspension on Friday, July 7, 2023. Darron Cummings / Associated Press
Northwestern head coach Pat Fitzgerald talks to reporters during an NCAA college football news conference at the Big Ten Conference media days, at Lucas Oil Stadium, Tuesday, July 26, 2022, in Indianapolis.

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Northwestern under fire over hazing allegations

This comes after a monthslong investigation following a complaint in November of 2022.

Northwestern has suspended coach Pat Fitzgerald for two weeks without pay following an investigation into alleged hazing within the football program. Fitzgerald started serving his suspension on Friday, July 7, 2023. Darron Cummings / Associated Press
By Brenda Ruiz, Meha Ahmad, Lynnea Domienik

An investigation into hazing allegations within Northwestern University’s football team resulted in a two-week suspension for its head coach Friday. That move is now being criticized after student journalists brought more information to light Saturday.

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GUEST: Cheryl Raye-Stout, WBEZ sports contributor

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