A report Wednesday night has Golden Gophers Athletic Director Norwood Teague as one of three finalists for the same position at Virginia Tech.
Sources from Va Tech say Norwood Teague is one of 3 finalists for Tech AD job and considered the favorite. More on http://t.co/dd3hfkmmVW
— Zach Johnson (@ZachJohnsonGI) January 22, 2014
While that report comes with little backing and source citing, many that are close to the Gopher athletic department were quick to dismiss the report.
Chris Werle, the #Gophers Associate AD denied the Va. Tech rumors & said "Norwood is not a candidate for that job." http://t.co/5V4EMYPFFp
— Nadine Babu (@NadineBabu) January 23, 2014
I'm told that @GoldenGopherAD Norwood Teague is NOT a finalist for Virginia Tech AD job. Calm down, Gopher fans. #gophers
— Justin Gaard (@Gaardsy) January 23, 2014
Just to reiterate, @NadineBabu confirmed with #Gophers athletic communications department that Norwood Teague is not a candidate at Va Tech.
— GopherHole.com (@GopherHole) January 23, 2014
Update: Norwood Teague denies Virginia Tech rumor. Says he was contacted for AD job but not a involved. http://t.co/xm9sBOn8Uc
— Star Tribune Sports (@StribSports) January 23, 2014
Here’s Sid Hartman’s article in which he confirms Teague has denied the rumors, and the official statement from Teague regarding the Virginia Tech position.
Here's the statement from @GoldenGopherAD regarding the Virginia Tech AD position. #Gophers http://t.co/LhQwvsyL5N
— Nadine Babu (@NadineBabu) January 23, 2014
