Mickey Dean will step down as head coach at Auburn at the end of season the university announced Tuesday. Dean is in his seventh season leading the Tigers and the program is currently 15-9-1 and 2-7 in the SEC. During his time on the plains Dean led Auburn to five NCAA Regional appearances and three 40-win seasons. Auburn’s second winningest coach in program history will continue as a special assistant to the athletic director through the remainder of his contract.