There’s an Auburn orange windscreen on one of the microphones, contrasting with what should be Yella in the Rane Room on Auburn’s campus.
President Steven Leath begins the press conference with birthday wishes while wearing a spanking orange tie and a sparkly Auburn pin. He uses the term “yeoman’s work” to describe the search process in finding a new athletic director.
Jay Jacobs is here, and he’s recognized. He’s had a long career in the athletic department, and President Leath places emphasis on student-athlete graduation rates. “Pay attention, Allen,” he says.
Twelve national championships, 25 conference titles, “best school for the best athletes,” and more lead to a round of applause for Jay Jacobs.