Freeze has great deal of respect for Samford coaching staff: 'I know he will have his guys ready'

Freeze gave the Samford coaching staff their flowers ahead of the 29th meeting of the two teams.

Auburn head coach Hugh Freeze had some positive things to say about Samford's coaching staff during his weekly press conference.

“(Chris) Hatcher and I have known each other for years," Freeze said. "I think he is one of the better offensive coaches in football. He has done a remarkable job there. He will have his kids excited and well prepared to play here I have no doubt, they will test you in the passing game for sure and throw it all around. 

I think the last time he played here it was every formation you could imagine that he pulled out and had success moving the ball. I have great respect for him as a man and as a coach. I know he will have his guys ready.”

Samford head coach Chris Hatcher has been at the helm of the program since 2015. He is the winningest head coach in program history with a record of 52-39. His teams at Samford have always been ranked highly in the Southern Conference and in the FCS.

In 2022, Hatcher led the Bulldogs to an 11-2 record and went 8-0 in conference play. This performance earned him SoCon coach of the year honors. The 11 wins were the second-most in program history.

Samford will be well coached, even if Auburn is able to purely out-talent them.

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