[2] In 2005, UCO honored Fitzgerald by naming him to the All-Century University of Central Oklahoma team.

During 1997, UCO finished with a record of 9–2 and won the Lone Star Conference North Division Championship.

Fitzgerald was invited to the NFL Combine and trained with Chip Smith at Competitive Edge Sports in Atlanta, Georgia.

While in Atlanta, Fitzgerald trained with NFL stars Rudi Johnson, Alge Crumpler, Champ Bailey and Brian Urlacher.

Fitzgerald twice qualified for the NCAA Indoor & Outdoor National Championships in the shot put and discus throw.

[5]Fitzgerald is the color analyst for Central Oklahoma Bronchos football games, alongside Dave Garrett.