During a podcast appearance Thursday, Auburn football coach Hugh Freeze discussed the Tigers recruiting struggles — and criticisms of his golf game.

The former rival quarterback thinks Freeze isn't being fully altruistic with his previous comments on the current state of recruiting

The noise over Freeze’s golf game and struggles on the recruiting trail even reached Lane Kiffin’s desk last week, as the Ole Miss head coach had some fun at Freeze’s expense. Freeze and Auburn AD John Cohen also addressed the slow start in recruiting earlier this month, with the pair preaching patience.