Hugh Freeze specifies injury for Cam Coleman, shares update on status for Week 3
Hugh Freeze’s Auburn Tigers suffered a disappointing setback in Week 2.
The Tigers fell, at home, to the Cal Golden Bears, 21-14.
Unfortunately, the bad news wasn’t just confined to the final score. Stud freshman WR Cam Coleman and right tackle Izavion Miller both suffered injuries.
Originally, Freeze classified both players as “questionable,” and indicated Coleman was more likely to play in Week 3 than Miller. However, Freeze stated on his radio show on Monday that Coleman has a Grade II shoulder sprain and is “doubtful” to play this weekend.
Hugh Freeze says on Tiger Talk that WR Cam Coleman has a Grade II shoulder sprain and is “doubtful” for the game this weekend.
— Jay G. Tate (@JayGTate) September 9, 2024
Coleman’s absence would be a huge loss for the Tigers. The freshman WR leads the team with 115 receiving yards through 2 weeks and caught 2 passes for 53 yards in the Cal loss.
Without Coleman, Keandre Lambert-Smith, Malcolm Simmons, and Perry Thompson will be relied upon to step up in the receiving game.
The injuries are unfortunate for a Tigers’ team that is seeking to get back on track. The team started out hot in Week 1, dominating Alabama A&M 73-3. However, a loss to Cal in Week 2 casts some doubt on what this team can accomplish in the SEC this year.
In Week 3, the Tigers play the New Mexico Lobos before kicking off SEC play against Arkansas in Week 4. The Tigers and Lobos will kick off on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. ET.
For AU I would say if the team is going to pass on almost every play then practice pass blocking and forget run blocking. Before the season began we read about how AU was going to have one of the best running attacks. It does not work if you don’t call running plays. Use the run to set up the pass maybe! When the other team is having success rushing the passer maybe some short curl routes or quick slants or sit down routes instead of 20 to 30 yard pass plays. Hang in there and get better. I love AU football and will give out before I give up!!!
I don’t think Coleman being out for week 3 is a “huge loss” for Auburn against New Mexico…
After the first 2 weeks, it’s pretty clear that paycheck games do not say much about the program…