Auburn, Ala. (EETV) - Friday night AL.com published an article stating that Auburn University administrators were laying the groundwork to fire current Athletics Director Jay Jacobs.

"The report is inaccurate." says Auburn President Steven Leath, "Jay Jacobs is the Athletics Director."

The report indicated that plans were already in the works to replace Jacobs but the process was being expedited following recent scandals. Writer Kevin Scarbinsky reported that a conference call was held with Board of Trustee Members and President Leath this week to "begin laying the groundwork to end Jay Jacobs' tenure"

"I have had no such conference call with the Board of Trustees, " said Leath

Following the President's comments, the writer made this post on Twitter.