Following Northwestern’s ninth straight loss to Minnesota last Saturday, head coach Pat Fitzgerald spoke to the media Monday; players usually accompany the HC, but none joined him due to conflicts with classes and exams. Read below to hear Fitzgerald’s thoughts on Malik Washington, Adetomiwa Adebawore and Charlie Schmidt; the success of other Wildcat teams; the rest of the year; and, most importantly, making possible changes after the final game of 2022.

HC Pat Fitzgerald

Opening Statement: “Thanks, everybody, for being with us here this afternoon, obviously with a heavy heart hearing about the tragedy at the University of Virginia.