Casey Fitzgerald walked on to North Texas’ football team in 2004 and worked at What-A-Burger to earn extra money in his spare time.Last season he was one of the nations’ top receivers, catching more than 100 passes for more than 1,300 yards. He still remained humble and kept his old job.      “Casey Fitzgerald is just one of the real special players in America,” said North Texas coach Todd Dodge. “Before I put him on scholarship he was flipping burgers at What-A-Burger, helping his mother put him through school. I put him on scholarship, and he is still flipping burgers. “The Red Oak, Texas, native emerged last season, breaking four Sunbelt Conference records. The wide receiver is focused on football and ready to lead his team against LSU in Tiger Stadium Saturday.”I’m just going to work hard and not worry about the stats and numbers, and just put my team in a position to win week in and week out,” Fitzgerald said.Fitzgerald caught four passes for 83 yards and two touchdowns in 2006. His two touchdowns ranked second on for the Mean Green. He earned a scholarship prior to the 2007 season. He rewarded his coach with 111 receptions, 1,322 yards and 12 touchdowns — all ranked in the top 10 nationally.  The offense also scored almost 12 more points per game with Fitzgerald as a regular contributor”He was on the scout team, and nobody gave him the time of day,” said North Texas sophomore wide receiver Sam Dibrell. “Now he is one of the best receivers in the nation.”Fitzgerald didn’t quit his job at What-A-Burger despite being a top receiver.  “It was just casual working, on and off during the breaks,” Fitzgerald said. “During the spring I worked on the weekends.”Dodge said Fitzgerald is humble and his teammates describe him as quiet.”You’ve got to kind of joke with him to get him to the laugh,” Sam Dibrell said. “You got to get to know him, but he  kind of stays to himself. He is all about work.”Fitzgerald said he likes to stay off the radar, but after a breakout game against Southern methodist in the second week of last season where he caught 18 passes for 327 yards — fifth most in NCAA history — defenses are looking for him. LSU sophomore cornerback Jai Eugene said he and the Tigers’ defense are studying Fitzgerald and are aware of his explosiveness.”I’m going to just try to contain him and try to slow him down,” Eugene said.Dodge said Fitzgerald has good work ethic and sets a good example for the Mean Green’s younger receivers.”I know a lot of guys are watching what I do, even though I might not be vocal,” Fitzgerald said.Dibrell said Fitzgerald is the best receiver he’s ever played with.”He not only makes me better,” Dibrell said “He makes      everybody else a lot better.”Fitzgerald helped sophomore quarterback Giovanni Vizza lead all true freshmen in 2007 with 16 touchdowns, 223 completions and 2,388 passing yards.”You’ve got to have someone who can just flat out go and get ball for you,” Vizza said. “He is definitely that guy for us.” Dodge said Fitzgerald’s impact on the team will still be felt even after he departs. “We’ve got so much great tape on him,” Dodge said. “He is going to be a great teaching tool for us.” —-Contact Amos Morale at [email protected]