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 Athletic Director Norwood Teague has released a $190 million sports facilities plan he says will "change the future of Gopher athletics."

He told regents today he wants to build eight projects over the next six to eight years using private funds.

U athletic officials have long felt behind competitors in athletic facilities. They have, for example, tried for years to get a complex where basketball players can practice.

Teague said it was a topic when he scouted replacements for basketball coach Tubby Smith:

Teague said the U needs such facilities to attract talent:

The proposal also calls for an academic center for the athletes.

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University of Minnesota Athletic Director Norwood Teague has released a $190 million sports facilities plan he says will “change the future of Gopher athletics.” He told regents today he wants to build eight projects over the next six to eight years using private funds. U athletic officials have long felt behind competitors in athletic facilities.…

UMN athletic director proposes ambitious sports facilities plan

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