Auburn Tries to Move on With Hire of New Coach, But Controversy Simmers Over Title IX Lawsuit

Auburn University Athletic Director Jay Jacobs announced in late September that the school had hired a new women’s softball coach. He tried to move on. But the controversy that engulfed the program over a Title IX lawsuit lodged by a former player persisted.   The player alleged that there had been abusive treatment from the coaching staff, sexual harassment and an attempt at a cover-up by the school. The treatment was spelled out in an ESPN article in which she claimed in a 14-page lette