Auburn Tigers News: Shocking transfer reported, Hugh Freeze expected to take over play calling
In today’s edition of Auburn Tigers News, a recent transfer portal entry hits close to home and head coach Hugh Freeze is anticipated to take over play calling duties.
In today’s edition of Auburn Tigers News, a recent transfer portal entry hits close to home and head coach Hugh Freeze is anticipated to take over play calling duties
Last night was not a good night for the Auburn football program and its fans. After releasing many declarations and a thorough video reaffirming his plans to stay on the Plains for another season, it has been rumored that standout defensive back Keionte Scott has entered the transfer window.
There is much speculation on why Scott would enter the portal just days after reiterating his love for Auburn, but the basic fact is that the Tigers severely need Scott for next season and losing a seasoned defensive back is not good news at all.
Despite having submitted his name in the portal, which closed January 4, Scott will still have the option to pull his name out and continue with the Tigers. The DB has been a loud leader and recruiter for this Auburn football team and he will be a huge loss if he chooses to play elsewhere.
Head coach Hugh Freeze expected to take over play calling duties
Yesterday news came that Auburn football formally fired offensive coordinator Philip Montgomery. From the beginning, head coach Hugh Freeze made it apparent that Montgomery was being hired to call plays so Freeze could stand back and focus on recruiting.
While the recruiting game was excellent this year, the planning game was not. The Tigers struggled repeatedly on offense, and in the worst games it was often said that Freeze had little to do with the game plan or that it was a team effort, effectively establishing that without Freeze’s oversight there could not be a competent offensive.
With Montgomery gone, Matt Zenitz of 247 Sports says that analyst Kent Austin, who was co-OC with Freeze at Liberty, would be moved to QB coach and Freeze will take over playcalling duties.
