End is near for Jacobs as Auburn athletics director - 247Sports

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End is near for Jacobs as Auburn athletics director 247Sports AUBURN, Ala. – Jay Jacobs’ time as Auburn athletic director is on the verge of being over, knowledgeable sources told Auburn Undercover on Wednesday. The only remaining question is when the announcement will come, the sources said. Jacobs’ support has dwindled in the wake of several incidents, starting with the departure of the previous softball staff after allegations of an improper relationship between former associate head coach Corey Myers and a player. That was followed by the stunning arrest of basketball assistant coach Chuck Person on bribery and fraud charges, an accusation that an academic counselor had taken a test for a former player and a lawsuit alleging discrimination filed by a former....... Read more at http://bit.ly/2gFPg8Y