Northwestern University and the NCAA might not be on board with a group of Wildcats, led by quarterback Kain Colter, attempting to form a player’s union, but coach Pat Fitzgerald is sticking by his team.
Fitzgerald sent out a tweet Tuesday afternoon stating how proud he was of his players.
Kain and our student-athletes have followed their beliefs with great passion and courage. I'm incredibly proud of our young men! GO CATS!
— Pat Fitzgerald (@coachfitz51) January 28, 2014
Of course, Northwestern University and the NCAA are going to attempt to quash this movement as the request to form a union sits in front of the National Labor Relations Board, but it’s got to feel good as a player to know you’re coach is behind you even while his employer isn’t.
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