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Casey Fitzgerald (American football)

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Casey Fitzgerald
North Texas Mean Green – No. 87
PositionWide receiver
Personal information
Born: (1985-12-11) December 11, 1985 (age 38)
Red Oak, Texas, U.S.
Career history
CollegeNorth Texas (2005–2008)
High schoolRed Oak (TX)
Career highlights and awards

Casey Fitzgerald (born December 11, 1985) is a former American football player. He grew up in Red Oak, Texas, and played college football, initially as a walk-on, for North Texas Mean Green football team from 2005 to 2008.[1][2] In 12 games during the 2007 season, he caught 111 passes for 1,322 yards and 12 touchdowns. He ranked third in the NCAA and first in the Sun Belt Conference in receptions during the 2007 season.[1] In a 2007 game against SMU, he totaled 327 receiving yards, the fifth highest in NCAA history to that date.[2][3] In 12 games during the 2008 season, he caught 113 passes for 1,119 yards and six touchdowns. He led the NCAA major colleges that year in total offense and ranked second in passing yards. He led the NCAA in receptions and led the Sun Belt Conference in receiving yards in 2008.[1]

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References

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  1. ^ a b c "Casey Fitzgerald". SR/College Football. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved October 28, 2015.
  2. ^ a b Brett Vito (September 22, 2007). "Fitzgerald quite a catch for UNT: Junior among national leaders in several receiving categories". Denton Record-Chronicle.
  3. ^ "Casey Fitzgerald Bio". North Texas Mean Green. Retrieved October 28, 2015.