| Minnesota AD Joel Maturi To Retire | | |
Joel Maturi's decade as Minnesota's athletic director required a constant balance between running two dozen teams with integrity and keeping the department solvent in the big business of major college sports.As he emotionally discussed his approaching retirement, Maturi declared he'd leave the judgment of his job to others."Many base my success on wins and losses, and often times certain sports versus another. I'm not worried about Joel Maturi's legacy," he said, adding: "It's all in the eyes of the beholder."Maturi said Thursday he will step down when his contract expires this summer. President Eric Kaler said he and Maturi, who will turn 67 next week, spoke several times about his status and mutually decided it is "simply the right time for Joel to retire."Maturi was given a one-year appointment to serve as a special assistant to Kaler, a role that will include fundraising, teaching and helping the transition for his successor. Maturi's $351,900 annual salary will continue with benefits through June 2013."We have a new president and an old athletic director," Maturi said, his voice cracking and tears forming in his eyes.
Source: ESPN
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