Monson Resigns: Minnesota coach Dan Monson announced in a press conference today that he has resigned. Assistant coach Jim Molinari will become the team’s interim coach. The Gophers have lost five of their first seven games this season. Monson has compiled a 118-106 record in seven-plus seasons, but he has led Minnesota to only one NCAA Tournament bid. In addition, waning attendance numbers indicate that fans are losing interest in the program. [11/30/06]