One of the most important aspects of a coach hiring is the recruit reaction from committed players and top prospects. Here is a gathering of thoughts from many of those recruits as Auburn has now hired Hugh Freeze as its new coach.
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“I hope he can turn the program around and make the War Eagle relevant again in the SEC.”
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“[I’m] excited to work with him and to build a relationship. [I don’t] know him that well but Liberty did recruit early on with the DL coach if he brings him.”
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“I don’t really know him. It does [affect my commitment] but not sure how yet.”
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“Can't wait to meet him and build our relationship moving forward. Looking forward to turning the program around with him. Can’t wait to meet him and build our bond for these next 3-4 years.”
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“I feel like he is a good hire. Everywhere he goes he wins and I feel like he will bring in some players.”
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“I don’t really know much about him, but I definitely can’t wait to meet him and build this connection.”
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“This man knows how to get the job done. He has beaten Nick Saban twice. I want to beat Nick Saban. He’s a great all-around coach. He took a Liberty team to levels no one would think they would be. I’m all in!”
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“I know that’s a really big hire especially after how good he won at Ole Miss.”
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“I don’t really know much about him. I just hope he comes in and makes a change.”
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“I’m really excited for Auburn with the hiring of coach Freeze. I know he’s going to do great things. I can’t wait to meet him.”
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“I don’t know much about him. I'm just ready to work.”
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“I am very excited to see him as the next head coach. He is going to bring experience and something that the program hasn’t had much of for a while - stability. Auburn is about to remind people of its potential.”
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“I really don’t know much about coach Freeze other than he has proven to be a winner at any school he goes to. I think that he can have the same impact on Auburn as well. I am still keeping my options open to see how the staff fills out.”
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“I have no problem with coach Freeze, I hope he gets Auburn football turned in the right direction. But I still would’ve love coach Cadillac to be the head coach.”
