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University of Minnesota Athletics
Four Dismissed From Minnesota Football Program
7/19/2007 12:00:00 AM | Football
Head football coach Tim Brewster announced the dismissal of four members of the Golden Gopher football program Wednesday for violations of both team and University of Minnesota student-athlete code of conduct regulations.
The decision by Brewster officially severs ties between the Minnesota Athletics Department and junior defensive back Dominic Jones, junior defensive end Alex Daniels, sophomore defensive back Keith Massey and sophomore running back E.J. Jones.
“It is an honor and a privilege to wear the uniform of the University of Minnesota and we have exceedingly high expectations for each of our student-athletes,” said Brewster. “We spend a considerable amount of time addressing our players regarding their personal conduct and we will not compromise our values. We are establishing a culture of integrity and we will demand that our players are held accountable for their actions.”
Although Brewster’s action today does not affect the four individuals’ student or scholarship status, their student and scholarship status is subject to review under applicable University and NCAA policies.
Director of Athletics Joel Maturi said he wholly supports Brewster’s decision of dismissal.
“I am in full support of the decision of coach Brewster and I appreciate how he has handled this very difficult situation,” Maturi said. “While this issue is deeply disappointing, the Athletics Department is sending a clear and unmistakable message that it will never compromise its code of conduct.
“We have a level of expectation that we communicate to our student-athletes regarding their conduct both on and off the field. In the end, individuals decide right and wrong for themselves and then live with the consequences. Unfortunately, these consequences also touch the lives of many other people.”
