MINNEAPOLIS -- The University of Minnesota has accepted the resignation of athletics director Norwood Teague, the school announced Friday morning on Twitter. President Erik Kaler is expected to address the situation at a 12:15 p.m. news conference.
Teague told KARE-11 reporter Jana Shortal Friday morning the decision was related to a recent incident at a university event.
"I had entirely too much to drink and behaved badly towards nice people, and sent truly inappropriate texts," Teague said in a video interview. "I'm embarrassed and I apologize to everyone involved.
"This neither reflects my true character, or the character of this great, great university."
Teague, 48, was named the Gophers' AD in April 2012, replacing Joel Maturi. He came to Minnesota after six years at Virginia Commonwealth University. Before VCU, Teague, a Raleigh, N.C., native, was associate AD for five years at the University of North Carolina, his alma mater.
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Teague told KARE-11 he has an alcohol problem.
"I've taken immediate steps to get help with my alcohol issues, and I take full responsibility for my actions," he told the TV station.
Teague came to Minnesota after the hiring of football head coach Jerry Kill but was responsible for the hiring of men's basketball head coach Richard Pitino and women's basketball head coach Marlene Stollings.
Teague has been responsible for fundraising for the new Athletes Village, which included a football practice facility, football performance center, men's and women's basketball practice facility and Athletic Center for Excellence.
The last known fundraising total was $70 million for the $190 million project.
Kill said last week that construction of the Athletes Village is expected to start in September or October.
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