AUBURN UNIVERSITY

Auburn athletic director Jay Jacobs outlined his vision for the university’s athletic department with a list of goals and action items he labeled “16 for ’16” at a press conference Tuesday night from the university’s athletic complex. Jacobs outlined the four goals and 12 action items to fellow members of the athletic department, a handful of coaches and student athletes, invited donors and media outlets. During a brief introduction, Jacobs connected his desire to create a detailed plan to his time as a walk-on at Auburn for former football coach Pat Dye. Going through grueling offseason workouts in the “infamous bubble” helped Jacobs understand the importance of laying a foundation for success. “It’s helped me become the athletic director I am and create a vision for this athletics’ department through hard work, good planning and relentless preparation,” Jacobs said. The plan is an extension of Jacobs’ previously stated focus of improving the overall experience for fans at athletic events and the university’s 500-plus student-athletes. -Michael Niziolek, Ledger-Enquirer, Read More