We are set to speak with Hugh Freeze following Auburn's 48-14 victory over Louisiana-Monroe.
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*** Thanks to our fans for showing up as always. They are faithful. And to our military. Just being able to honor them today in a small, small way. It was neat to see every branch recognized.
*** Proud of our staff and kids. Thought it was one of our better performances in our time here. Zero penalties. Should have been zero turnovers. Two receivers with more than 100 yards. Cam with 3 touchdowns. Payton tied Auburn record with 5 TD passes.
*** Hopefully we gain some confidence heading into those two last games.
*** On Cam Coleman: "It provided a spark. Thought we were pretty effective when we stayed on schedule."
*** 12-of-17 on third downs: "Well, our third down plan was good and we executed it pretty well. We had two weeks to work on that. It was simple stuff our kids understood and executed. The lesson might be that less is more."
*** On defense holding to just over 200 yards: "I feel like they held them to under 200 just on that last play."
*** On 99-yard drive: "I thought we executed on a high level except for two drives. The one that started the third quarter was frustrating. It wasn't so much the kids. We had two things we wanted to try in the running game and it was a disaster."
*** Mentioned Payton played well today. Had two progressions in the first half he could have went through.
*** On KLS and being a leader: "He's a playmaker and he's one that has earned the respect of that room where his voice matters. You can lean on him to say, 'Hey, some of our young guys aren't straining today.'"
*** On getting extensive reps for Walker: "Those are tough situations. I wanted to throw it around with him because he has a great arm. We didn't throw it a whole lot. I know what we have with Hank and Holden so just wanted to see how he reacted in game situations."
*** On no Hank Brown: "Yeah, that was a tough discussion...not tough, you don't know what's right. It has no reflection on Hank at all. People can read into it if they want. Ultimately it was my call and I just wanted to see Walker in live reps before the season is over."
*** On Payton's toughness: "He was locked in for the meetings and the plan was where he and the receivers were more in sync. The touchdown to Malcolm was the best progression timing of the season. I think Payton just prepared well, but it's not just the quarterback who has to prepare well."
*** On zero penalties: "I can't remember ever being a part of having a team having zero penalties. I like it that way. Thankful that we executed at that level today."
*** On energy of crowd: We have the best fans. I've said that and it's a blessing and also is makes sitting in the seat I sit in it's tough because you want to deliver results.
*** On young WRs: "It sure would be nice to see us next week against a really good defense, you hope a day like today gives them and Payton confidence."
*** On coming back into a victorious locker room: "We presented Jarquez and the offensive line with a football for the 1,000 yards." Hugh says he can actually eat tonight because he can't after losses in Jordan-Hare.
That's it for Freeze.
Follow along and refresh for all updates.
*** Thanks to our fans for showing up as always. They are faithful. And to our military. Just being able to honor them today in a small, small way. It was neat to see every branch recognized.
*** Proud of our staff and kids. Thought it was one of our better performances in our time here. Zero penalties. Should have been zero turnovers. Two receivers with more than 100 yards. Cam with 3 touchdowns. Payton tied Auburn record with 5 TD passes.
*** Hopefully we gain some confidence heading into those two last games.
*** On Cam Coleman: "It provided a spark. Thought we were pretty effective when we stayed on schedule."
*** 12-of-17 on third downs: "Well, our third down plan was good and we executed it pretty well. We had two weeks to work on that. It was simple stuff our kids understood and executed. The lesson might be that less is more."
*** On defense holding to just over 200 yards: "I feel like they held them to under 200 just on that last play."
*** On 99-yard drive: "I thought we executed on a high level except for two drives. The one that started the third quarter was frustrating. It wasn't so much the kids. We had two things we wanted to try in the running game and it was a disaster."
*** Mentioned Payton played well today. Had two progressions in the first half he could have went through.
*** On KLS and being a leader: "He's a playmaker and he's one that has earned the respect of that room where his voice matters. You can lean on him to say, 'Hey, some of our young guys aren't straining today.'"
*** On getting extensive reps for Walker: "Those are tough situations. I wanted to throw it around with him because he has a great arm. We didn't throw it a whole lot. I know what we have with Hank and Holden so just wanted to see how he reacted in game situations."
*** On no Hank Brown: "Yeah, that was a tough discussion...not tough, you don't know what's right. It has no reflection on Hank at all. People can read into it if they want. Ultimately it was my call and I just wanted to see Walker in live reps before the season is over."
*** On Payton's toughness: "He was locked in for the meetings and the plan was where he and the receivers were more in sync. The touchdown to Malcolm was the best progression timing of the season. I think Payton just prepared well, but it's not just the quarterback who has to prepare well."
*** On zero penalties: "I can't remember ever being a part of having a team having zero penalties. I like it that way. Thankful that we executed at that level today."
*** On energy of crowd: We have the best fans. I've said that and it's a blessing and also is makes sitting in the seat I sit in it's tough because you want to deliver results.
*** On young WRs: "It sure would be nice to see us next week against a really good defense, you hope a day like today gives them and Payton confidence."
*** On coming back into a victorious locker room: "We presented Jarquez and the offensive line with a football for the 1,000 yards." Hugh says he can actually eat tonight because he can't after losses in Jordan-Hare.
That's it for Freeze.
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