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BOZEMAN — After 14 years marked by achievement and controversy, Peter Fields is on his way out as athletic director at Montana State.

MSU announced Tuesday that it will not renew Fields’ contract, which expires June 30. Fields will continue his duties as AD until then.

Tracy Ellig, director of communications for Montana State, released the following statement on behalf of the office of university president Waded Cruzado:

“Montana State University will not be renewing the contract of athletics director Peter Fields. Fields will finish out the term of his current contract which runs through June 30, 2016. During that time, he will be carrying out all his duties as AD.

“MSU thanks Mr. Fields for his many years of service to the university and wishes him well on his future endeavors. The university plans to begin a national search for a successor this spring.”

Ellig indicated that Cruzado and the university would have no further statement.

Fields was not available for comment.

Former Bobcats quarterback Dakota Prukop said he did not want to speak for the entire student-athlete community at MSU, but said that he had a positive relationship with Fields.