What Drove John Fitzgerald to 3X All-American and Hall of Fame Success? | ROK Podcast

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00:00 Intro
2:25 Being a 3X All-American
4:29 The Family
5:10 Little Johnny
15:35 Football at PC North
25:44 College Recruiting
35:44 Committing to OSU
38:16 Severe Anxiety Sets In
40:10 Headed to SNU on to UCO
53:50 Memorable Games
56:53 Shootout at Western Sizzlin'
58:57 Becoming a Hall of Famer
1:01:24 Around the Team / Mentoring
1:05:55 Football Experience & Growth
1:06:43 NFL Aspirations
1:09:35 Life After Sports
1:18:54 Momentum Shift

In this episode of The ROK Podcast, we spotlight the remarkable journey of John Fitzgerald, a 3X All-American and UCO Hall of Famer. Starting his football career at Oklahoma State University, John's path took an unexpected twist when he left OSU under mysterious circumstances that neither he nor his coaches fully understood. What could have been a career-ending setback instead became a turning point.

John found new life at the University of Central Oklahoma, where his talent truly shined. At UCO, he worked tirelessly to transform himself into one of the program’s all-time greats, earning multiple All-American honors and a place in the UCO Hall of Fame. His story is about more than just football—it’s a testament to resilience, perseverance, and embracing second chances.

In this episode, John reflects on the emotional journey of leaving OSU, his rise to success at UCO, and the lessons he learned about overcoming challenges. Tune in for an inside look at how John’s unexpected journey led him to greatness.