How Well Do You Know Football Coach Pat Fitzgerald?

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Think you know Northwestern Head Football Coach Pat Fitzgerald? How many chances do you get to learn incredible football moved with the best college football coach? Take our #FitzFacts trivia quiz to test your knowledge and learn interesting facts along the way.

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1.

How old was Pat Fitzgerald when he took over as Northwestern’s head football coach?
- A.
  
  29
- B.
  
  31
- C.
  
  33
- D.
  
  35
Correct Answer
B. 31

Explanation
Pat Fitzgerald was 31 years old when he took over as Northwestern's head football coach.

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2.

What Chicago suburb is Pat Fitzgerald originally from?
- A.
  
  Evanston
- B.
  
  Portage Park
- C.
  
  Lakeview
- D.
  
  Orland Park
Correct Answer
D. Orland Park

Explanation
Pat Fitzgerald, the head football coach of the Northwestern University Wildcats, is originally from Orland Park.

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3.

What number did Fitz wear in college?
- A.
  
  50
- B.
  
  51
- C.
  
  52
- D.
  
  54
Correct Answer
B. 51

Explanation
Fitz wore the number 51 in college.

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4.

What national award did Fitz win twice as a player at Northwestern?
- A.
  
  Lou Groza award
- B.
  
  Fred Biletnikoff award
- C.
  
  Chuck Bednarik award
- D.
  
  Walter Camp award
Correct Answer
C. Chuck Bednarik award

Explanation
Fitz also won the Bronko Nagurski award twice as a player.

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5.

What was Fitz’s undergraduate major at Northwestern?
- A.
  
  Social Policy
- B.
  
  Secondary Teaching
- C.
  
  Human Development and Psychological Services
- D.
  
  Organizational Studies
Correct Answer
D. Organizational Studies

Explanation
Fitz's undergraduate major at Northwestern was Organizational Studies.

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6.

What are the names of Fitz’s three sons?
- A.
  
  Brendan, Josh and James
- B.
  
  Darnell, D'Wayne and Steve
- C.
  
  Jack, Ryan and Brendan
- D.
  
  Luke, James and Jack
Correct Answer
C. Jack, Ryan and Brendan

Explanation
The correct answer is Jack, Ryan, and Brendan. This answer is correct because it provides the names of Fitz's three sons as mentioned in the question.

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7.

How many of Fitz's former players have gone on to play in an NFL game?
- A.
  
  10
- B.
  
  9
- C.
  
  8
- D.
  
  7
Correct Answer
B. 9

Explanation
Nick Roach, Sherrick McManis, Corey Wootton, Mike Kafka, Tyrell Sutton, Jeremy Ebert, Corbin Bryant, Marquice Cole and John Gill

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8.

Who holds Fitz's headset on the sideline during games?
- A.
  
  His wife
- B.
  
  His dad
- C.
  
  His son
- D.
  
  Sam Valenzisi
Correct Answer
B. His dad

Explanation
During games, Fitz's dad holds his headset on the sideline.

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9.

In the spirit of our movie event with Fitz, what is his favorite scene from Remember the Titans?
- A.
  
  "Strong side"
- B.
  
  "Leave no doubt"
- C.
  
  "You will respect each other"
- D.
  
  "Attitude reflects leadership"
Correct Answer
C. "You will respect each other"

Explanation
Fitz's favorite scene from Remember the Titans is "You will respect each other" because it highlights the important theme of respect and unity among the team members. This scene emphasizes the need for the players to put aside their differences and work together as a team, ultimately leading to their success. Fitz likely appreciates the message of respect and teamwork conveyed in this scene.

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10.

How many times has Northwestern's football team had the highest graduation rate in the nation under Fitz?
- A.
  
  Four times
- B.
  
  Three times
- C.
  
  Two times
- D.
  
  One time
Correct Answer
A. Four times

Explanation
Northwestern's football team has had the highest graduation rate in the nation under Fitz four times. This means that on four separate occasions, Northwestern's football team had the highest percentage of players graduating among all the college football teams in the country. This is a significant achievement and highlights the team's commitment to academic success and the importance they place on education alongside their athletic pursuits.

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How Well Do You Know Football Coach Pat Fitzgerald?

How old was Pat Fitzgerald when he took over as Northwestern’s head football coach?

What Chicago suburb is Pat Fitzgerald originally from?

What number did Fitz wear in college?

What national award did Fitz win twice as a player at Northwestern?

What was Fitz’s undergraduate major at Northwestern?

What are the names of Fitz’s three sons?

How many of Fitz's former players have gone on to play in an NFL game?

Who holds Fitz's headset on the sideline during games?

In the spirit of our movie event with Fitz, what is his favorite scene from Remember the Titans?

How many times has Northwestern's football team had the highest graduation rate in the nation under Fitz?