
Auburn, AL – Auburn head coach Hugh Freeze is at it again, stirring up controversy with his latest comments on a rival coach’s tactics.
Speaking at his weekly press conference, Freeze took aim at Alabama coach Nick Saban’s reputation for aggressive recruiting practices.
“I’m not going to name names, but some coaches in this league will stop at nothing to get an edge,” Freeze said. “They’ll poach players, bend rules, and do whatever it takes to win. That’s not the kind of program we’re trying to build here at Auburn.”
Freeze’s comments were seen as a clear shot at Saban, who has long been accused of pushing the boundaries of NCAA rules to attract top talent to Tuscaloosa.
Saban’s response was typically blunt: “I don’t pay attention to what other coaches say. We’re focused on winning championships, not talking about it.”
The war of words between Freeze and Saban has added fuel to the fire ahead of next week’s Iron Bowl showdown between Auburn and Alabama.
Auburn fans are rallying behind Freeze, praising him for speaking truth to power and taking a stand against Saban’s perceived hypocrisy.
Alabama fans, on the other hand, are accusing Freeze of sour grapes and trying to distract from his own team’s struggles on the field.
One thing is certain: the stakes have never been higher for the Iron Bowl.