Rich McGlynn named Auburn interim athletic director

Just before football season began, Auburn and athletic director Allen Greene decided to part ways with one another, according to On3’s Auburn Live. His contract was in the final year and there was no progress made toward a new one. Instead of letting the process play out, the band-aid was ripped off.

For a few weeks, Marcy Girton had served as the acting athletic director while Auburn waited to name an interim. On Tuesday, university president Dr. Chris Roberts announced Rich McGlynn would hold that position.

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McGlynn had previously been in the Auburn athletic department, serving as the Executive Associate AD. He also worked with the compliance department since arriving on campus in 2006. Prior to being on the Plains, McGlynn worked with the NCAA in multiple roles.

Auburn is still expected to conduct a national search to find their next athletic director. However, until Dr. Roberts can go through the process and get things rolling, McGlynn will be the man to lead the Tigers’ athletic department.

Auburn announces it has parted ways with AD Allen Greene

ESPN insider Pete Thamel first reported Auburn was in talks with Greene regarding an “imminent departure.” Greene has five months remaining on his contract and some sort of “finality” was expected Friday, Thamel said.

That came in the form of an announcement from the university, saying Greene is leaving to pursue other opportunities.

“The decision to step away from Auburn Athletics is not an easy one, but it is the right time for me to begin the next step in my professional journey,” Greene said in a statement. “I am very proud of the work that we have done together to move our athletics program forward. Christy and I want to thank the Auburn Family for allowing us to be a part of something truly unique and I wish Auburn nothing but the best in the years ahead. I’m confident we leave Auburn Athletics stronger than when we arrived.”

The next question after the announcement is what Greene’s pending departure means for Auburn head football coach Bryan Harsin. During the offseason, the university launched an inquiry into the program and questions remain about his future even after the school elected to keep him in his role.