Hugh Freeze isn’t shying away from Auburn’s top rivals. He made that much apparent during his introductory press conference last week, when he said he hoped Nick Saban was “a
Of course, in taking over on the Plains, Freeze is stepping into a job that has a high ceiling but one that has its share of challenges. Among them: Auburn’s two biggest rivals, Alabama and Georgia, are two of the premier programs in college football, and the Tigers are one of only two teams in the country that must go toe-to-toe with the Tide and Bulldogs annually, both on and off the field.
Auburn is 18th in team talent this season; the Tigers were eighth in 2017, the year they last competed for an SEC title. Recruiting is the top priority for Freeze and his staff , who have wasted little time in making inroads with prospects since the recruiting dead period ended last week and the NCAA transfer portal window opened Monday.
“So, we’ve got to be patient and smart. There’s no question the portal is going to be vital in Year 1 — every year, but for sure this year.”
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