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jbcarol

 AL.com‏Verified account @aldotcom

Who will replace Jay Jacobs? Here are 7 potential candidates for Auburn athletic director https://trib.al/umMMG2c


QuoteThe impending departure of Jay Jacobs has Auburn with an opening at athletic director for the first time since 2004.

In the wake of numerous scandals, internal investigations, fundraising difficulties and an athletic department in need of an overhaul, Auburn has a chance to make a needed cultural change with its new hire. There does not appear to be a viable internal candidate for the position, though several of the potential candidates do have connections to Auburn.

Athletic directors have increasingly shifted towards those with greater business acumen compared to former coaches and most of these these potential candidates have executive experience.

Here's a look at seven potential candidates AL.com has compiled (listed alphabetically):
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 AL.com sports‏Verified account @aldotcomSports


"I would love to help Auburn's athletic program." – @TTuberville https://trib.al/4Pasf2U
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