EVANSTON, Ill. — Northwestern head coach Pat Fitzgerald has been named the Dodd Trophy Coach of the Week, officials from Bobby Dodd Coach of the Year Foundation and Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl announced Wednesday.
The Dod Coach of the Week Award honors the football coach whose program embodies the award's three pillars of scholarship, leadership and integrity, while also having success on the playing field during the previous week.
The Wildcats opened the season with a 16-6 win over No. 21 Stanford, marking their first win over a ranked opponent in the season opener since 1995.
"Coach Fitzgerald consistently reinfornces the importance of focus in the classroom and dedication to the community while also pushing his players to perform on the field," Chairman of the Bobby Dodd Coach of the Year Founding Jim Terry said in a press release. "We're proud to recognize his leadership and look forwards to seeing his continued success this season.
The Wildcats return to the field this Saturday when they host Eastern Illinois. The game will be broadcast on ESPN News and WatchESPN and is set to kick off at 3 p.m.
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The Dod Coach of the Week Award honors the football coach whose program embodies the award's three pillars of scholarship, leadership and integrity, while also having success on the playing field during the previous week.
The Wildcats opened the season with a 16-6 win over No. 21 Stanford, marking their first win over a ranked opponent in the season opener since 1995.
"Coach Fitzgerald consistently reinfornces the importance of focus in the classroom and dedication to the community while also pushing his players to perform on the field," Chairman of the Bobby Dodd Coach of the Year Founding Jim Terry said in a press release. "We're proud to recognize his leadership and look forwards to seeing his continued success this season.
The Wildcats return to the field this Saturday when they host Eastern Illinois. The game will be broadcast on ESPN News and WatchESPN and is set to kick off at 3 p.m.
Be the first to know what's going on with the 'Cats -- Follow @NU_Sports on Twitter, become a fan of Northwestern Athletics on Facebook and check us out on Instagram. For more information on following specific Northwestern teams online, visit our Social Media page!