I’m so sorry to hear that Auburn football coach Hugh Freeze has been battling an illness. Reports indicate that he suffered from severe nausea, potentially due to food poisoning, which prevented him from traveling with the team to Kentucky for their recent game. Despite his condition, Freeze insisted on coaching and flew separately to Lexington, where he was able to be on the sidelines for the game. This determination echoes a past instance when he coached a game from a hospital bed while recovering from surgery during his tenure at Liberty University .
Freeze has downplayed the severity of his illness, suggesting that missing Friday night meetings was the only real disruption. Still, his willingness to push through adversity demonstrates his commitment to the team . Wishing him a full and speedy recovery.
University officials have released this statement about the 55-year-old coac
“Recently, Coach Freeze was diagnosed with an early form of prostate cancer. Thankfully, it was detected early and his doctors have advised that it is very treatable and curable. He will continue his normal coaching duties and responsibilities, and with forthcoming proper treatment, is expected to make a full recover
“Coach Freeze is incredibly appreciative of our medical professionals and has asked that we use his experience as a reminder of the importance of prioritizing and scheduling annual health screenings
I know that you will send your best wishes to Coach Freeze, his wife Jill and their daughters Ragan, Jordan and Madison regardless of your favorite tea
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