Auburn coach Hugh Freeze was lately identified with prostate most cancers, the college stated Friday.
Auburn stated Freeze’s most cancers is within the early levels and is “very treatable and curable.”
Freeze, 55, will proceed along with his teaching duties whereas present process remedy.
“Just lately, Coach Freeze was identified with an early type of prostate most cancers,” the varsity stated in its announcement. “Fortunately, it was detected early and his docs have suggested that it is vitally treatable and curable.
“He’ll proceed his regular teaching duties and tasks, and with forthcoming correct remedy, is anticipated to make a full restoration. Coach Freeze is extremely appreciative of our medical professionals and has requested that we use his expertise as a reminder of the significance of prioritizing and scheduling annual well being screenings.”
Freeze has an 11-14 report after two seasons at Auburn. The Tigers went 5-7 final season and did not qualify for a bowl recreation.
Freeze was coach at Liberty for 4 seasons earlier than taking the Auburn gig after the 2022 season. He additionally has held Division I teaching jobs at Arkansas State (2011) and Ole Miss (2012-16) and has a 94-57 report.
Auburn’s spring drills are slated to start in late March.
–Discipline Stage Media
