Top 5 all-time coaches: Northwestern Wildcats

The success of any college football program ultimately begins with finding the right head coach. Those men who have won the most generally share an ability to lead, strategize and recruit better than their contemporaries, and they are remembered long after their time in charge is complete.

This week on the Big Ten blog, we're taking a look at the top five coaches over the years for each program. Some are more widely recognized than others, but all had a positive impact on the fortunes of their respective programs.

Next up: Northwestern.

Pat Fitzgerald has led the Wildcats to six bowl appearances, which matches the number of bowls in the program's history prior to his arrival.1. Pat Fitzgerald,…