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Hugh Freeze speaks to QB play at Auburn spring game, adds Tigers are ‘open to’ transfer additions
By Ethan Stone
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Auburn football held its annual spring game Saturday in rainy conditions and, as a result, limited attendance. Some watching the Masters would agree: can’t the rain just wait a few days?
Regardless of the rain, newly-hired head coach Hugh Freeze was able to see some good things from the Auburn football team as it prepares for next season. Though they were not able to throw the ball as much as he wanted, Freeze noted that he “feels better” about Robby Ashford and the rest of the QB room compared to 15 practices ago. Freeze later admitted that there is still a ways to go before anyone solidifies their spot as “the guy.”
He did hint at the eventual opening of the transfer portal and potentially pursuing a quarterback, though. Make your own judgement:
Auburn HC Hugh Freeze asked if the Tigers will go after a transfer QB in May: “The transfer portal opens soon, and we’re open to any position that will help our team — as long as they fit our culture — and that includes our quarterback room.”
— Justin Ferguson (@JFergusonAU) April 8, 2023
Auburn HC Hugh Freeze on the QB competition: “I feel better than I did 15 practices ago. But… there’s so much that needs to be done for someone to solidify themselves as the guy.”
said they wanted to really throw it around today, but the rain prevented it
— Justin Ferguson (@JFergusonAU) April 8, 2023
Freeze also said Robby Ashford has been fun to coach, giving him the first run to kick things off. Below are some brief highlights from Ashford’s time in (and out of) the pocket Saturday:
Offense wasting no time ??@robby_ashford takes it himself into the end zone! pic.twitter.com/NZbhanqvhl
— Auburn Football (@AuburnFootball) April 8, 2023
.@robby_ashford ? @TarvarishD ? pic.twitter.com/elb0NYKHtv
— Auburn Football (@AuburnFootball) April 8, 2023
Ethan Stone is a Tennessee graduate and loves all things college football and college basketball. Firm believer in fouling while up 3.
