Norwood Teague Named Director of Athletics at University of Minnesota

Eric Kaler, President of the University of Minnesota, named Norwood Teague the new Director of Athletics for the Golden Gophers Monday afternoon, pending approval from the University's Board of Regents. Via the official press release:

"We are thrilled to welcome Norwood to the University of Minnesota and Gopher Athletics," Kaler said. "Norwood is the real deal - a visionary leader who is fully committed to winning, our student athletes and their education; someone who has achieved great athletic success in a challenging environment; a relationship-builder and experienced fundraiser; and a great manager.

Teague had extraordinary success as the Athletic Director at Virginia Commonwealth University over the past six years. If approved by the Board of Regents, Teague will replace Joel Maturi, who retired after holding the position for the past 10 years.

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Minnesota Athletic Director: Norwood Teague To Be Named AD At Monday Press Conference, According To Report

It looks like the Minnesota Golden Gophers have indeed found their new athletic director. It was reported early on Monday that the university had named Norwood Teague the sole finalist for the position, which was an odd choice of wordage. Still, there was plenty said about Teague and his pedigree, and it was inevitable after those reports that it was going to happen.

Brett McMurhpy of CBS confirms all of this on Twitter, and also notes that a press conference has been scheduled, primarily to introduce Teague as the new athletic director:

Former VCU AD Norwood Teague press conference at 2:45 p.m. to be introduced as Minnesota's new AD

— Brett McMurphy (@McMurphyCBS) April 23, 2012

Teague has been successful with the Virginia Commonwealth University in the same role that he'll have with Minnesota. Under him, the basketball team has made two-straight NCAA Tournament appearances, and made it to the final four in 2011, on top of that. There's been good revenue overall with him at the helm and season ticket revenue doubled as well.

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Minnesota Athletic Director: Gophers Name Norwood Teague Lone Finalist

The Minnesota Golden Gophers have named Norwood Teague, currently of Virginia Commonwealth University, as the lone finalist for the school's Athletic Director position.