jared52 4,354 Posted June 22, 2019 Share Posted June 22, 2019 Figured this goes here since he’s tied at the hip to Gus’s contract. https://www.wsfa.com/2019/06/22/steven-leath-auburn-university-part-ways/ Steven Leath, Auburn University to ‘part ways’ Leath served as president of the university since 2017 By WSFA Staff | June 21, 2019 at 9:40 PM CDT - Updated June 21 at 9:55 PM AUBURN, Ala. (WSFA) - Auburn University President Steven Leath is stepping down, the university announced Friday. According to the university, Leath and members of the Board of Trustees’ presidential assessment working group, “mutually decided to part ways after extensive discussions about the university’s leadership.” “Dr. Leath arrived with vision and enthusiasm to take Auburn to the next level,” said Wayne T. Smith, president pro tempore of the university’s board. “We’re grateful for his dedication and commitment as Auburn made strides as a world-class public university. We wish Steve and Janet all the best.” Leath has served as Auburn University’s president since 2017. “As I’ve said many times, serving as Auburn’s president has been the highlight of my career,” said Leath. “I’m confident we leave Auburn stronger than when we arrived.” The Auburn Board will soon convene to name an interim president, according to Smith. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellitor 33,091 Posted June 22, 2019 Share Posted June 22, 2019 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AUTigerCourt 92 Posted June 22, 2019 Share Posted June 22, 2019 What happened for this to come out at 10pm on a Friday night?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellitor 33,091 Posted June 22, 2019 Share Posted June 22, 2019 Just now, AUTigerCourt said: What happened for this to come out at 10pm on a Friday night?! Great question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fredst 9,064 Posted June 22, 2019 Share Posted June 22, 2019 I’m really upset by this. No way we can get the President’s mansion remodel done now.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarEagle1983 2,185 Posted June 22, 2019 Share Posted June 22, 2019 Certainly surprised. I see it's being reported that's it was mutual. Seems to come at an odd time. Does this put even more pressure on Gus? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellitor 33,091 Posted June 22, 2019 Share Posted June 22, 2019 Just now, WarEagle1983 said: Does this put even more pressure on Gus? Yup! He just lost his life jacket for next season should he not meet expectations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fredst 9,064 Posted June 22, 2019 Share Posted June 22, 2019 First in with this gif. Sweet.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dyehardfanAU 2,117 Posted June 22, 2019 Share Posted June 22, 2019 BOOM! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarEagle1983 2,185 Posted June 22, 2019 Share Posted June 22, 2019 5 minutes ago, ellitor said: Yup! He just lost his life jacket for next season should he not meet expectations. Wow. I'm excited and scared at the same time about this season. Excited in regards to the fact i think we have a lot of good talent. Scared in regards to the fact that our schedule is hell and well....Gus. Just have to see how this all plays out. One thing is for sure...Auburn doesn't lack when it comes to drama! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigerpaul53 33 Posted June 22, 2019 Share Posted June 22, 2019 6 minutes ago, dyehardfanAU said: BOOM! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigerpaul53 33 Posted June 22, 2019 Share Posted June 22, 2019 BOOM is right. Great news for Auburn. Apparently was in works for a while Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCTiger2011 1,277 Posted June 22, 2019 Share Posted June 22, 2019 Dr. Leath was hired by the BoT in a farce of a search that lacked transparency and revealed numerous flaws in his past positions that seemed to be overlooked. He never fully embraced the Auburn community. Auburn University’s rise to a Tier 1 research institute under his tenure is an accomplishment but one that was well on its way during Gogue’s administration. Not sure if his leaving is athletics related or not, but I hope the BoT does a better job conducting a search this time around Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auburntiger1987 759 Posted June 22, 2019 Share Posted June 22, 2019 War Eagle! Dont let the door hit ya where the good Lord split ya Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auburnphan 6,050 Posted June 22, 2019 Share Posted June 22, 2019 Told ya all he was a piece of **** stop evading the profanity filter. Wished they didn’t give him the luxury of being a Friday night news dump though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBiGGiE 2,488 Posted June 22, 2019 Share Posted June 22, 2019 I've said it before, a university's president has more on his plate than athletics. But this departure sure seems ominous... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WalkingCarpet 1,379 Posted June 22, 2019 Share Posted June 22, 2019 WDE and PTB, I would love to hear your take on this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auburnphan 6,050 Posted June 22, 2019 Share Posted June 22, 2019 Also I would be rolling Toomers right now if I was there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TitanTiger 20,472 Posted June 22, 2019 Share Posted June 22, 2019 35 minutes ago, WarEagle1983 said: Certainly surprised. I see it's being reported that's it was mutual. Seems to come at an odd time. Does this put even more pressure on Gus? If by mutual you mean he was told to GTFO and he replied, "Ok," then yes, it was mutual. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbone4jc 2,241 Posted June 22, 2019 Share Posted June 22, 2019 I think this has veey little to do with athletics or Gus. The hate on CGM is something special and I don't mean that as a compliment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PUB78 1,358 Posted June 22, 2019 Share Posted June 22, 2019 10 hours ago, SCTiger2011 said: Dr. Leath was hired by the BoT in a farce of a search that lacked transparency and revealed numerous flaws in his past positions that seemed to be overlooked. He never fully embraced the Auburn community. Auburn University’s rise to a Tier 1 research institute under his tenure is an accomplishment but one that was well on its way during Gogue’s administration. Not sure if his leaving is athletics related or not, but I hope the BoT does a better job conducting a search this time around Good points. Never seemed to be a good fit for Auburn either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CodeRocket 410 Posted June 22, 2019 Share Posted June 22, 2019 37 minutes ago, WarEagle1983 said: Does this put even more pressure on Gus? I don't think so. I don't think Leath was in any position to help Gus since he was struggling to survive himself. I think we will have a decent season in 2019, assuming the quarterbacks stay healthy and perform, but the wheels come off in 2020, and that is when the pressure really mounts. I think it is all about the contract and the buy out associated with terminating it early. The contract is why Gus is still our coach, and the contract is almost certainly one of the reasons Leath is gone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellitor 33,091 Posted June 22, 2019 Share Posted June 22, 2019 Just now, tbone4jc said: I think this has veey little to do with athletics or Gus. You would be incorrect. Leath Got it from all sides. The Academic arm of AU couldn't stand him. Athletics also played a factor as well, particularly that insanely stupid $49 mil contract with a $32 mil buyout he negotiated without AU having an AD. And more so for some Leath being inches away from firing Bruce shortly after the Person scandal went public pissed many people off. AD Greene had to practically beg Leath not to fire Bruce. There are a good number of people that will never forget him trying to give Bruce the shaft & always hold it against him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weathergeakal 283 Posted June 22, 2019 Share Posted June 22, 2019 56 minutes ago, AUTigerCourt said: What happened for this to come out at 10pm on a Friday night?! Football Only Facility Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellitor 33,091 Posted June 22, 2019 Share Posted June 22, 2019 3 minutes ago, CodeRocket said: I don't think so. I don't think Leath was in any position to help Gus since he was struggling to survive himself. As long as Leath was President, with the support of Harbart, He was in a position to slow a move on Gus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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