As Nick Fitzgerald left the gameday locker room for the last time until September, he passed Joe Moorhead who was on his way back in. Minutes before, the head coach had called his senior quarterback to the front of the locker room where Fitzgerald was announced as one of Mississippi State’s two team captains for 2018 elected by their teammates.
Inside the locker room, Moorhead had spoken about Fitzgerald’s leadership and the importance of having strong captains if they’re going to win championships. Outside the locker room, Moorhead stopped his quarterback for a quick personal note.