Stuck in same rut for 7 years and more; Have a little faith, Gophers basketball fans. That's what athletic director Joel Maturi is asking you to do, botching his chance to fire Dan Monson.(SPORTS)(Patrick Reusse)

From: Star Tribune (Minneapolis, MN) | Date: March 23, 2006| Author: Reusse, Patrick | Copyright information

Byline: Patrick Reusse; Staff Writer

Tenth in an 11-team conference. Another decrease in the sale of non-student season tickets. A crowd of 2,643 for an NIT home game, followed by a decisive end to the season in the second round of that losers tournament.

With a resume such as that, it's no wonder Gophers athletic director Joel Maturi rejected the advice of many - including some of the Barn's best customers - and decided to bring back men's basketball coach D...

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