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Northwestern safety Robert Fitzgerald, shaped by dad’s memory, worked his way from scout team to All-Big Ten
Robert Fitzgerald progressed from scout team to All-Big Ten safety, motivated by his father's memory and contributing key tackles against Michigan, highlighting his 2025 season growth.
- On Nov. 15, 2025, Robert Fitzgerald, Northwestern safety, earned All‑Big Ten after rising from scout team to starting safety with substantial snaps this season.
- Shaped by his father’s memory, Fitzgerald said this motivation fueled his daily work ethic from scout-team drills through game preparation.
- By working the scout team, Fitzgerald earned coaches’ trust through practice reps, gaining increased playing time and a starting role with key in-game responsibilities.
- Within the program, Fitzgerald’s rise highlights Northwestern’s pathway from scout-team depth to conference-level contributors, providing a model of player development for teammates and prospective recruits.
- At Wrigley Field in Chicago on Nov. 15, 2025, Fitzgerald tackled Michigan running back Bryson Kuzdzal, highlighting his rise from scout team to major-game moments this season.
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Northwestern safety Robert Fitzgerald, shaped by dad’s memory, worked his way from scout team to All-Big Ten
EVANSTON, Ill. — Northwestern assistant head coach Harlon Barnett has a long list of nicknames ready to use whenever he addresses or talks about safety Robert Fitzgerald. The Terminator. The World’s Greatest Tackler. The Face of the Big Ten. The…
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