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Auburn University revealed on Friday that head football coach Hugh Freeze has been diagnosed with an early stage of prostate cancer. The announcement, shared on social media, assured fans that the condition was detected early and is highly treatable. “Thankfully, it was detected early, and his doctors have advised that it is very treatable and curable,” the statement read. “He will continue his normal coaching duties and responsibilities, and with proper treatment, is expected to make a full recovery.”
Freeze, who is entering his third season as Auburn’s head coach, addressed the diagnosis publicly for the first time on Sunday morning via social media. “You were made for more!” Freeze wrote on X (formerly Twitter). “God’s spirit has given you power, and with that power comes purpose. Our purpose is not to arrive at the gates of heaven unscathed. Our purpose is to pick someone up, to get our hands dirty, to be a shoulder to lean on. Your purpose IS great, NOT easy! Thank you so much for everyone’s thoughts and prayers.”
The Auburn football team is currently in the midst of winter workouts, with spring practice set to begin after spring break on March 25. Freeze has outlined a plan for 11 practices, including one teaching day per week, culminating in the A-Day game on April 12.
Since taking over as head coach in November 2022, Freeze has led the Tigers to a 6-7 record in his first season and a 5-7 record last year. Despite the on-field challenges, Freeze has secured back-to-back top-10 recruiting classes and has outshone rival Alabama in in-state recruiting. With a revamped wide receiver room and transfer quarterback Jackson Arnold joining the team, Freeze and the Tigers are aiming for significant improvements in the upcoming season.
As Freeze continues his coaching duties while undergoing treatment, the Auburn community has rallied around him, offering support and prayers for a full recovery.
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