Why Auburn turned to Ken Harnden to lead its track and field program

Ken Harnden was already one of the most influential coaches in Auburn athletics.

Now, he has the title to match.

Auburn promoted Harnden to head track and field coach Monday, elevating the veteran assistant after Leroy Burrell departed for Texas A&M and keeping intact the coaching foundation behind one of the nation's premier sprint programs.

The move provides continuity for a program that has enjoyed one of the most successful stretches in school history.