There has been much handwringing among Auburn's fanbase, and even outside observers, about the offseason that Hugh Freeze and his program are having. It's not much different than the typical worry that plagues fans leading up to the season, but this particular brand of worry isn't entirely unfounded.

Auburn football head coach Hugh Freeze faces backlash over golf outings, but SEC’s Greg Sankey stepped in to defend him.

Greg Sankey called the criticism golf narrative following Auburn coach Hugh Freeze “misplaced.” The SEC commissioner, who joined “The Opening Kickoff on WNSP-FM 105.5, talked about the balance needed in the lives of his football coaches.