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Former Auburn head coach at athletic director Pat Dye died today at age 80. Dye had been hospitalized last month for kidney-related issues and had also been diagnosed with Covid-19 according to his son, Pat Dye, Jr. Dye guided the Tigers to a 99-39-4 record in 12 seasons from 1981-1992, winning at least a share of SEC championships in four seasons. Dye’s Auburn teams won at least 10 games in a season four times and bowl games six times.