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Hugh Freeze: What in the world is Auburn doing here?

Posted on 12/21/20 at 9:31 pm
Posted by JesusQuintana
St Louis
Member since Oct 2013
33366 posts
Posted on 12/21/20 at 9:31 pm
I just can’t wrap my head around this. This is a match made in heaven. He’s a way better coach than anyone they’ve been linked to or could realistically get. Auburn is all of a sudden going to start acting like they have morals?LOL! If he was able to pull off the recruiting he did at Ole Miss then imagine what he could do with the Auburn booster network behind him! Auburn is actually good at cheating. They know how to get away with it.

This should have been done the day after they fired Gus. I legitimately can’t believe they are passing up this opportunity. Crazy
Posted by Leto II
Arrakis
Member since Dec 2018
21609 posts
Posted on 12/21/20 at 9:33 pm to
I tend to agree with you. Two things:
1- He’s very polarizing at Auburn for some reason. Same issue with Petrino in 2012.
2-He’s buddies with Gus. May be some bad blood there?
Posted by TexTgrTed
Parker County, Texas
Member since Aug 2004
5837 posts
Posted on 12/21/20 at 9:35 pm to
Skanky & the good ol’ boys at the SEC office may block the Freezer Man from getting back into the conference.
Posted by Drebin
Member since Aug 2017
4446 posts
Posted on 12/21/20 at 9:42 pm to
Hugh Freeze is Gus 2.0. He's the same coach. Same philosophy. Same quirkiness. Maybe he's a better recruiter and has fewer morals. But paying 21M to get rid of Gus, only to bring in Freeze? Pretty stupid.
Posted by BamaGradinTn
Murfreesboro
Member since Dec 2008
26999 posts
Posted on 12/21/20 at 9:45 pm to
Jimmy Rane doesn't want him, so discussion of Freeze is moot.
Posted by Marty Dawg
Ball Ground
Member since Oct 2020
1023 posts
Posted on 12/21/20 at 9:46 pm to
It doesn't make any sense which makes me think there is a possibility this is a long con and Freeze has always been the guy.

The real power brokers are setting up all these interviews as a smoke screen. They play it off like they were spurned by everyone who is a serious candidate. They already have a tentative deal with Freeze in place. The boosters who were apprehensive about hiring him due to "ethical" concerns panic and do a 180.

Personally, I think he would be a the best possible hire for them. He is also the only potential candidate I would not be happy with as a Georgia fan. He would be a pain in the arse to deal with from day 1, especially with recruiting.
Posted by jbritt25
Member since Aug 2014
498 posts
Posted on 12/21/20 at 9:47 pm to
Completely agree with OP
Posted by TBobJenkins
The Swamp (to be drained)
Member since Dec 2016
46 posts
Posted on 12/21/20 at 9:47 pm to
"I believe in the human touch, which cultivates sympathy with my fellow men and mutual helpfulness and brings happiness for all."
Seems like the Auburn Creed is perfect for Freeze.

"I believe in obedience to law because it protects the rights of all."
Well... as long as he beats Bama, right?
Posted by JackieTreehorn
Malibu
Member since Sep 2013
29290 posts
Posted on 12/21/20 at 9:52 pm to
They hired Bruce Pearl so they waved bye bye to morals years ago.
Posted by deltaland
Member since Mar 2011
91238 posts
Posted on 12/21/20 at 10:37 pm to
The state of Alabama is full of bible thumpers that would frown on Freezes past actions.

Freeze would absolutely compete at a high level with Auburn’s resources.
Posted by Ancient Astronaut
Member since May 2015
33360 posts
Posted on 12/21/20 at 10:57 pm to
Don’t think Hugh will coach in the SEC again but you are right. Hugh would dominate at Auburn.
Posted by dstone12
Texan
Member since Jan 2007
30739 posts
Posted on 12/21/20 at 11:00 pm to
Sec goes from having a big6 to a big 4 if auburn/TN mess this up.
Posted by Foy
Member since Nov 2009
3404 posts
Posted on 12/21/20 at 11:01 pm to
He had one good season with a recruiting class he cheated his arse off to get, and HE DID NOT EVEN WIN THE WEST. We just fired the clean, better version of Hugh. No thanks.
Posted by David Ricky
Hailing From Parts Unknown
Member since Sep 2015
24314 posts
Posted on 12/21/20 at 11:53 pm to
He’s very clearly waiting on VOLS job and of course VOLS will royally frick this up per usual
Posted by TheCheshireHog
Cashew Chicken Country
Member since Oct 2010
40918 posts
Posted on 12/22/20 at 12:02 am to
I still can’t understand their aversion to Lane Kiffin. Their 247 mod keeps saying they won’t consider him due to baggage he comes with but this is the same school that hired Bruce Pearl so that excuse really doesn’t fly on its face.
Posted by Tigerlaff
FIGHTING out of the Carencro Sonic
Member since Jan 2010
20944 posts
Posted on 12/22/20 at 12:30 am to
Auburn and Freeze are made for each other. From the fake religiosity and family values to the blatant and yet highly committed cheating, they could not find a better fit.

If I were an Auburn fan, I'd be demanding we ride with Freeze for the next 3-4 years and take whatever fallout comes from it.
Posted by S
RIP Wayde
Member since Jan 2007
156251 posts
Posted on 12/22/20 at 12:37 am to
Freeze is definitely waitin for Tennessee
Posted by coachcrisp
pensacola, fl
Member since Jun 2012
30609 posts
Posted on 12/22/20 at 8:38 am to
Pearl and Freeze BOTH at Auburn?
Tell it to the NCAA! There would be a branch NCAA compliance office sitting in downtown Auburn by the next morning.
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