Univ. of Minnesota athletic director resigns after sexual harassment allegations

Minnesota athletic director Norwood Teague resigned Friday morning amid allegations of sexual harassment that includes inappropriate texts.

School president Eric Kaler said Teague's resignation "follows the report of two recent incidents of sexual harassment of two non-student University employees."

Teague told Minneapolis TV station KARE in a prepared statement that he read on the air:

"At a recent University event, I had entirely too much to drink. I behaved badly towards nice people and sent truly inappropriate texts. I'm embarrassed and I apologize to everyone involved."

Teague also said that he "will be seeking help for my alcohol use and ... re-evaluating my life and career."

Teague has been Minnesota's athletic director since 2012 after spending six years at Virginia Commonwealth.

Deputy athletic director and senior women's administrator Beth Goetz was named interim athletic director. She came to Minnesota in 2013 after serving as associate athletic dirctor at Butler University for five years.