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January 2012, Personnel Moves

Maturi Stepping Down as Gophers' AD

Thu, Feb 02, 2012

Joel Maturi said Thursday morning that he is retiring as the University of Minnesota’s athletics director as of June 30 and will remain with the school as an assistant to President Eric Kaler, the Star Tribune reported.

At a press conference at TCF Bank stadium, Kaler said: "Joel has consistently said he has more to offer, and I think that's true. ... He is a persuasive advocate for the institution."

Talking to the media, Maturi, 66, said that the pace of the job was starting to take a toll on him physically.

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