Bryan Harsin’s wife, Kes, appears to have sent a subtle shot at Auburn.
Auburn fired Harsin as its football coach on Monday, after nearly a year of rumors and innuendo, following a 9-12 record over two seasons.
On her Instagram Stories on Tuesday, Kes Harsin posted a proverb that did not directly address Auburn — but seemingly implicated her feelings that they behave in the opposite manner.
“No matter how educated, talented, rich or cool you believe you are, how you treat people ultimately tells all. Integrity is everything,” read the slide.
Bryan and Kes Harsin on the field at Auburn. Instagram / Kes Harsin
Kes Harsin posted an Instagram story about ‘integrity’ the day after her husband, Bryan Harsin, got fired by Auburn. Instagram / Kes HarsinIn a separate story, she reposted a tribute from one of their daughters, wishing the family patriarch a happy 46th birthday.
The Harsins’ daughter Devin posted a family photo, saying, “Family is everything. Happy birthday Dad!!!! BEST IS YET TO COME!!!”
To this, Kes added, “HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MY BEST FRIEND!!!! LOVE YOU BRY!!!”
Bryan Harsin’s wife and daughter wish him a happy 46th birthday on Instagram. Instagram / Kes Harsin
Bryan and Kes Harsin. Instagram / Kes HarsinTuesday, Bryan Harsin issued a statement, expressing disappointment that he got fired but gratitude for his time at Auburn.
“I am incredibly disappointed that I won’t get to lead the Auburn football program and these players into the future,” he wrote. “I poured my heart and soul into this program and team. We stood together in the face of considerable challenges and outside noise.”
He said he prided himself on the fact that he “did things the right way, which is not always the easy way” and said there are things he would’ve done differently with the benefit of hindsight.
“As is life, my family and I will now turn the page and chart our next course, always grateful for the positive relationships formed and memories made on the Plains,” he concluded. “Thank you for allowing us to be a part of the Auburn family.”
Harsin received a $15 million buyout from Auburn in his termination.



