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Auburn's upset loss to New Mexico State has left the team in a fog, with coach Hugh Freeze expressing disappointment and embarrassment. Freeze emphasizes the need for a physical practice to prepare for the upcoming Iron Bowl against Alabama. Both Freeze and Alabama's Nick Saban are focused on the upcoming game, acknowledging the challenges and the need for a right mindset. Freeze also mentions receiving well-wishes from former Auburn coach Gus Malzahn. The Iron Bowl is anticipated to be a tough battle, with both teams gearing up for a physical showdown.
It’s Iron Bowl week. (But this isn’t the Iron Bowl.) Little more than an hour from #Auburn vs. Alabama (A&M) (in basketball). Tipoff’s at 7 p.m. Stay tuned for updates. https://t.co/YObUscrQij
Alabama film study: Caleb Downs flexes on punt return, reserve players show potential https://t.co/sfA8ItsiNL
Jalen McLeod saw the Camback with his own eyes in Bryant-Denny Stadium. A freshman Daniel Thomas was a hometown hero to Marcus Harris. Eugene Asante was inspired by Zakoby McClain. This year's Auburn team has an eclectic blend of Iron Bowl memories https://t.co/90NlXZrCV4 https://t.co/M2SZTmx3WR
#Auburn's roster and coaching staff are loaded with first-year Tigers. But from the Camback to the Kick Six, they're no strangers to the legacy of what they're stepping into with this weekend's Iron Bowl. https://t.co/txxTDFraXG
when Auburn has a chance to win an Iron Bowl at JHS, it’s winning battles in the trenches that’s a huge challenge now, especially after the NMSU loss, but the Tigers know what they must do up front “Go out there and fight. Punch some dudes in the mouth.” https://t.co/JQlgXccysE https://t.co/ObDAIC9l7Y
A few thoughts on the Iron Bowl, state of the rivalry, etc. https://t.co/BnZH4bxa88
IRON BOWL: The weather looks delightful for Saturday's Iron Bowl (Alabama at Auburn; 2:30p CT kickoff). The sky will be partly sunny with temperatures falling from near 62 degrees at kickoff into the 50s by the fourth quarter. No risk of rain.
On tonight's picks show, @JakeCrain_ and I wonder if something weird happening at Jordan-Hare (New Mexico State whipping Auburn) means something weird will happen at Jordan-Hare (in the Iron Bowl). https://t.co/LwYXwyoMot https://t.co/3wL0HmUMgn
Hugh Freeze on the upcoming Iron Bowl: "This is going to be a war. You're going to get hit in the mouth, and you're going to have to respond to it."
Gus Malzahn called Hugh Freeze this morning to wish him luck in the Iron Bowl, per Freeze. Freeze says Malzahn said: "I know you've been part of a big one across the state line (The Egg Bowl), but this one here's another level."
Hugh Freeze says Gus Malzahn called him this morning to wish him luck in the Iron Bowl.
Here's everything Nick Saban said on Monday of Auburn game week "This is a challenging game for us, and I think our guys need to have a right mindset of what it's going to take to be successful in a game like this, especially playing on the road." https://t.co/PJEBDvy3Sh https://t.co/HkTOA46Hiq
Alabama wary of Auburn's "superpowers" in Iron Bowls at Jordan-Hare https://t.co/7TgYHpsUto https://t.co/sWlXnzCZR4
Alabama senior DB Malachi Moore didn't follow the 24-hour rule after beating UTC. He watched Auburn's loss, film of its offense that night. "It just means a lot to suit up for the Crimson Tide to go out there and play in this great rivalry." https://t.co/69XeQ8bSF1 https://t.co/jH5COnjFNv
Hugh Freeze today: "(That was) about as disappointing as I've ever been in coaching with Saturday's effort. It was an embarrassment, too. It can't happen like that. It starts with me. I have to get our coaches and our players ready to play, and I obviously missed the mark… https://t.co/B5NfZv7B2V
Alabama expects challenging road trip to Auburn despite its last loss "I don't think that anybody needs to pay attention to what happened in the past, what happened in the last game, what somebody's record is." https://t.co/snXmNj9xbk https://t.co/nlGJIqHi8S
Hugh Freeze said there was a "fog" around the program in the aftermath of a shocking upset loss to New Mexico State. #Auburn players spoke a bit about that this morning, and how they're wiping it and moving into Iron Bowl week. https://t.co/pyLbzXIaKx
Auburn is rebuilding, yes. It's Year 1 with a patchwork roster. Hugh Freeze: "That’s no excuse for what happened Saturday.” https://t.co/djzd6UNVRZ https://t.co/kHWddgRDiw
Malachi Moore: "I'm not going to lie, I watched (the Auburn) game this past Saturday as soon as I got home, and then after that, later that night, I started watching their offense on Saturday night. So nah, I ain't listened to the 24-hour rule."
Saban on playing at Auburn: "If we're going to have success there, we're going to have to execute. ... People talk about all the crazy stuff that happens in this game, but since I've been here, the team that should have won the game, won the game based on who played the best."
Nick Saban: "The Iron Bowl is one of the great rivalry games in college football, something you look forward to as a competitor. "I don't think anybody needs to pay attention to what happened in the past, what happened in the last game."
Hugh Freeze said everyone seems to be in a fog this Monday morning after the NMSU loss. He'd like to see a little spirit as they move on to play Alabama.
Hugh Freeze opened his presser saying Saturday's loss was as disappointing as any he's ever had. Called the 31-10 loss to NMSU "embarrassing."
Quick Quotes: Hugh Freeze laments New Mexico State loss, previews first Iron Bowl https://t.co/9NmtbkHaVT https://t.co/geY8hxOnZE
Auburn HC Hugh Freeze said Tuesday's practice needs to be physical to get ready for what Alabama is bringing: "You're gonna get punched in the mouth this game, and you better be ready to respond... Tuesday needs to set that tone."
I asked Hugh Freeze what made in-game adjustments so difficult against New Mexico State, and his first response was tackling. Says Auburn had more missed tackles than the previous three games combined.
#Auburn HC Hugh Freeze didn't watch the Kick Six live, but he couldn't wait to call Gus Malzahn once he'd seen what happened. "That's got to be one of the all-time, if not the greatest all-time, finishes in college football."
Auburn HC Hugh Freeze: "The Auburn faithful have persevered through a lot of things, and they always show up."
Hugh Freeze says he didn't watch the Kick Six live, but afterwards, "I couldn't wait to call Gus."
Auburn HC Hugh Freeze said he didn't see the Kick Six live, but as soon as he saw what happened, he called Gus Malzahn and said, "You've gotta explain to me how that felt."
Hugh Freeze said he told his wife Saturday morning he was concerned with the mindset of his Auburn team entering the New Mexico State game it ultimately lost, 31-10.
Auburn HC Hugh Freeze said he was "anxious" and "nervous" ahead of NMSU after the week of practice: "I told my wife Saturday morning that I was concerned about if we were really ready and understanding that we have to earn the right to win a game. We were not, and that's my job."
Hugh Freeze says the most discouraging things from the NMSU loss was "our inability to get off the field and stop their explosive plays."
Hugh Freeze says most everyone he's seen within the program since the NMSU loss is in a fog. "We've got to snap out of that fast. So, I need to see a little amped up."
Hugh Freeze: "Most everybody I've seen is in a fog from what happened Saturday. We need to snap out of that fast."
Hugh Freeze calls Alabama "the best team I've seen on film at the point which we're playing them."
Auburn HC Hugh Freeze says the program needs to working on being more connected in their relationships and holding each other accountable "when you get hit in the face like you did Saturday"
Hugh Freeze: "About as disappointed as I've ever been in coaching with Saturday's effort. It's an embarrassment, and it can't happen like that. It starts with me."
Happy Iron Bowl week. Nothing like it. Let’s have some fun. https://t.co/h0OpqsvDH5
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Good morning and welcome back to Iron Bowl week. https://t.co/E05xMlVtVJ
How Alabama and Auburn compare entering Iron Bowl https://t.co/nP9eYD2MJU
Exit Survey: Parting thoughts on Auburn's upset loss to New Mexico State (VIP) https://t.co/NfhPebFFCh https://t.co/G0xpYOkMFJ