While this is disappointing for everyone involved, we want what is best for Gary and will help him in any way allowable. Gary has been a part of our family, and we will continue to support him.

We will be looking at players who can help us through this transition period while we are developing a core group of home grown players,

He's a tough kid, ... He's rock solid. I don't want my QB to play scared and play cautious.

Joel and I feel that's going to be a reality sooner rather than later.

We're proud of the progress we've made. But we don't feel the job is done yet.

I can't adequately express how happy I am, speaking not only for me, but for my family and coaching staff, that we will be able to continue making progress in our football program. I take great pride in being the head coach at the University of Minnesota.