Coach Pat Fitzgerald on his legendary career & new beginnings at MSU

A powerhouse episode of Good in the Game featuring College Football Hall of Famer and legendary Northwestern linebacker Pat Fitzgerald. LaVar Arrington takes you inside the story of a one‑of‑one athlete and coach whose impact on the game stretches from Orland Park to Evanston—and now to East Lansing. From becoming the first player ever to win both the Bronko Nagurski Trophy and Chuck Bednarik Award twice, to leading Northwestern to unprecedented success as the youngest head coach in the Big Ten, Fitzgerald's journey is a masterclass in grit, leadership, and legacy. This episode breaks down his rise, his mindset, his blueprint for building programs, and what Spartan Nation can expect as he begins his next chapter at Michigan State.

00:00 - Intro & Coach Pat Fitzgerald

04:15 - How Coach Fell in Love with the Game

06:53 - Influences in Pat Fitzgerald's Life

15:21 - College Career at Northwestern

19:38 - Linebacker Pride

30:37 - Overcoming Adversity

Transcript - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1d9vh4X2qATIDKJ2s1aKs_VA3y8tyy-rbJ9cjbtsmJrI/edit?usp=sharing

The Good in the Game Podcast, hosted by 2022 NFF Hall of Fame inductee LaVar Arrington (Penn State) is a new podcast from the National Football Foundation where twice a month, we will be looking at everything we love about the game of football. Our mission is to promote and develop the good in the game, and this podcast will tell those stories through exclusive interviews and in-depth discussions and analysis featuring some of the biggest names in the game. Whether you're a die-hard fan or just someone who enjoys the sport, the Good in the Game podcast is the perfect way to stay connected to all things football.

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