OLE MISS

The highs and lows of Coach Hugh Freeze's time at Ole Miss

In this July 18, 2017 photo, Mississippi football coach Hugh Freeze considers a response to a question as he speaks to reporters during a Rebel Road Trip to visit with alumni and athletic supporters in Jackson, Miss. Mississippi announced Thursday, July 20, that Freeze resigned after five seasons, bringing a stunning end to a once-promising tenure. Offensive line coach Matt Luke has been named interim coach.
In this July 18, 2017 photo, Mississippi football coach Hugh Freeze considers a response to a question as he speaks to reporters during a Rebel Road Trip to visit with alumni and athletic supporters in Jackson, Miss. Mississippi announced Thursday, July 20, that Freeze resigned after five seasons, bringing a stunning end to a once-promising tenure. Offensive line coach Matt Luke has been named interim coach.
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In this July 18, 2017 photo, Mississippi athletic director Ross Bjork, left, and Mississippi Chancellor Jeffrey Vitter, partially obscured, listen as football coach Hugh Freeze speaks before alumni and athletic supporters during a Rebel Road Trip visit in Jackson, Miss. Mississippi announced Thursday that Freeze had resigned after five seasons, bringing a stunning end to a once-promising tenure. Offensive line coach Matt Luke has been named the interim coach.
In this July 18, 2017 photo, Mississippi athletic director Ross Bjork, left, and Mississippi Chancellor Jeffrey Vitter, partially obscured, listen as football coach Hugh Freeze speaks before alumni and athletic supporters during a Rebel Road Trip visit in Jackson, Miss. Mississippi announced Thursday that Freeze had resigned after five seasons, bringing a stunning end to a once-promising tenure. Offensive line coach Matt Luke has been named the interim coach.
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Mississippi NCAA college football coach Hugh Freeze speaks during the Southeastern Conference's annual media gathering July 13, 2017 in Hoover, Ala.
Mississippi NCAA college football coach Hugh Freeze speaks during the Southeastern Conference's annual media gathering July 13, 2017 in Hoover, Ala.
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Mississippi NCAA college football coach Hugh Freeze signs autographs for fans during the Southeastern Conference's annual media gathering July 13, 2017 in Hoover, Ala.
Mississippi NCAA college football coach Hugh Freeze signs autographs for fans during the Southeastern Conference's annual media gathering July 13, 2017 in Hoover, Ala.
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Vanderbilt head coach Derek Mason, second from left, meets Mississippi head coach Hugh Freeze on the field after an NCAA college football game Nov. 19, 2016, in Nashville, Tenn. Vanderbilt won 38-17.
Vanderbilt head coach Derek Mason, second from left, meets Mississippi head coach Hugh Freeze on the field after an NCAA college football game Nov. 19, 2016, in Nashville, Tenn. Vanderbilt won 38-17.
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Old Miss head coach Hugh Freeze and his players lift the Franklin American Mortgage Music City Bowl trophy above their heads after winning against Georgia Tech Dec. 30, 2013, in Nashville, TN.
Old Miss head coach Hugh Freeze and his players lift the Franklin American Mortgage Music City Bowl trophy above their heads after winning against Georgia Tech Dec. 30, 2013, in Nashville, TN.
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Mississippi head coach Hugh Freeze gets dunked after their 38-17 win over Pittsburgh in the BBVA Compass Bowl NCAA college football game against Pittsburgh at Legion Field in Birmingham, Ala., Saturday, Jan. 5, 2013. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)
Mississippi head coach Hugh Freeze gets dunked after their 38-17 win over Pittsburgh in the BBVA Compass Bowl NCAA college football game against Pittsburgh at Legion Field in Birmingham, Ala., Saturday, Jan. 5, 2013. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)
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The 2004 Division 2-AA state champ Briarcrest Christian School football team celebrate with head coach Hugh Freeze and team manager Brent Frayser (center) following the Saints 24-0 Division 2-AA state title game victory over ECS at Vanderbilt Stadium in Nashville. 12/05/04 ran cordova
The 2004 Division 2-AA state champ Briarcrest Christian School football team celebrate with head coach Hugh Freeze and team manager Brent Frayser (center) following the Saints 24-0 Division 2-AA state title game victory over ECS at Vanderbilt Stadium in Nashville. 12/05/04 ran cordova
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Mississippi head coach Hugh Freeze speaks to the media at the Southeastern Conference NCAA college football media days, Thursday, July 14, 2016, in Hoover, Ala. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Mississippi head coach Hugh Freeze speaks to the media at the Southeastern Conference NCAA college football media days, Thursday, July 14, 2016, in Hoover, Ala. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
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April 12, 2008 - New head coach Hugh Freeze talks with Lambuth player #16 Josh Garza on the sidelines during Lambuth's spring football game Saturday at Lambuth University's L.L. Fonville Field in Jackson.
April 12, 2008 - New head coach Hugh Freeze talks with Lambuth player #16 Josh Garza on the sidelines during Lambuth's spring football game Saturday at Lambuth University's L.L. Fonville Field in Jackson.
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January 17, 2005 - Briarcrest Christian School lineman Michael Oher and Briarcrest football coach Hugh Freeze announce Oher's plans to attend Ole Miss.
January 17, 2005 - Briarcrest Christian School lineman Michael Oher and Briarcrest football coach Hugh Freeze announce Oher's plans to attend Ole Miss.
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Mississippi coach Hugh Freeze leads the team onto the field at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium for an NCAA college football game against Southeast Missouri State in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Sept. 7, 2013.
Mississippi coach Hugh Freeze leads the team onto the field at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium for an NCAA college football game against Southeast Missouri State in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Sept. 7, 2013.
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Hugh Freeze played baseball at Northwest Mississippi Community College.
Hugh Freeze played baseball at Northwest Mississippi Community College.
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April 30, 2012 - Ole Miss football coach Hugh Freeze does a radio interview at the Memphis Botanic Gardens on a recent trip to mingle with Ole Miss supporters on the last stop of the week long bus tour called the Rebel Road Trip.
April 30, 2012 - Ole Miss football coach Hugh Freeze does a radio interview at the Memphis Botanic Gardens on a recent trip to mingle with Ole Miss supporters on the last stop of the week long bus tour called the Rebel Road Trip.
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Mississippi head coach Hugh Freeze is hoisted by his players Jason Jones (38) and Uriah Grant (93) at the end of the BBVA Compass Bowl NCAA college football game against Pittsburgh at Legion Field in Birmingham, Ala., Saturday, Jan. 5, 2013. Mississippi won 38-17. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)
Mississippi head coach Hugh Freeze is hoisted by his players Jason Jones (38) and Uriah Grant (93) at the end of the BBVA Compass Bowl NCAA college football game against Pittsburgh at Legion Field in Birmingham, Ala., Saturday, Jan. 5, 2013. Mississippi won 38-17. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)
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New Mississippi head football coach Hugh Freeze claps as he enters a press conference with his family announcing his hiring at the Ford Center on campus in Oxford, Miss. on Monday, Dec. 5, 2011.
New Mississippi head football coach Hugh Freeze claps as he enters a press conference with his family announcing his hiring at the Ford Center on campus in Oxford, Miss. on Monday, Dec. 5, 2011.
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Mississippi coach Hugh Freeze talks with reporters during the Southeastern Conference football Media Days in Hoover, Ala., Tuesday, July 16, 2013. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)
Mississippi coach Hugh Freeze talks with reporters during the Southeastern Conference football Media Days in Hoover, Ala., Tuesday, July 16, 2013. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)
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Arkansas State football coach Hugh Freeze answers questions during his team's media day in Jonesboro, Ark., on Thursday, Aug. 4, 2011. (AP Photo/The Jonesboro Sun, Ray Whiteside)
Arkansas State football coach Hugh Freeze answers questions during his team's media day in Jonesboro, Ark., on Thursday, Aug. 4, 2011. (AP Photo/The Jonesboro Sun, Ray Whiteside)
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September 27, 2000 - Briarcrest coach Hugh Freeze meets with players during practice Wednesday afternoon as they prepare for their showdown with ECS Friday.
September 27, 2000 - Briarcrest coach Hugh Freeze meets with players during practice Wednesday afternoon as they prepare for their showdown with ECS Friday.
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Hugh Freeze, University of Mississippi's new head coach, enters the fray in the nation's toughest football conference this fall. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Hugh Freeze, University of Mississippi's new head coach, enters the fray in the nation's toughest football conference this fall. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
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January 5, 2013 - Ole Miss head coach Hugh Freeze (top) is carried off the field by his players after defeating Pittsburgh 38-17 in the BBVA Compass Bowl game in Birmingham, Al. (Mark Weber/The Commercial Appeal)
January 5, 2013 - Ole Miss head coach Hugh Freeze (top) is carried off the field by his players after defeating Pittsburgh 38-17 in the BBVA Compass Bowl game in Birmingham, Al. (Mark Weber/The Commercial Appeal)
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Mississippi quarterback Bo Wallace (14) and football coach Hugh Freeze confer during their NCAA college football spring scrimmage on Saturday, April 5, 2014, in Oxford, Miss. AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Mississippi quarterback Bo Wallace (14) and football coach Hugh Freeze confer during their NCAA college football spring scrimmage on Saturday, April 5, 2014, in Oxford, Miss. AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
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IFLE - In this Oct. 4, 2014, file photo, Mississippi football coach Hugh Freeze is congratulated by fans as he walks off the field after their 23-17 win over No. 3 Alabama in Oxford, Miss. Freeze's three-year tenure at Mississippi has proven at least one thing _ recruiting matters. The Rebels have rocketed from an SEC afterthought to the No. 3 team in the country by bringing in better talent, (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis, File)
IFLE - In this Oct. 4, 2014, file photo, Mississippi football coach Hugh Freeze is congratulated by fans as he walks off the field after their 23-17 win over No. 3 Alabama in Oxford, Miss. Freeze's three-year tenure at Mississippi has proven at least one thing _ recruiting matters. The Rebels have rocketed from an SEC afterthought to the No. 3 team in the country by bringing in better talent, (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis, File)
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Mississippi football coach Hugh Freeze speaks with a player during an NCAA college football practice prior to media day activities, Monday, Aug. 8, 2016, in Oxford, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Mississippi football coach Hugh Freeze speaks with a player during an NCAA college football practice prior to media day activities, Monday, Aug. 8, 2016, in Oxford, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Rogelio V. Solis, AP
Mississippi football coach Hugh Freeze gives the touchdown signal after an offensive play successful ended in the end zone during practice in Oxford, Miss., Friday, Aug. 9, 2013. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Mississippi football coach Hugh Freeze gives the touchdown signal after an offensive play successful ended in the end zone during practice in Oxford, Miss., Friday, Aug. 9, 2013. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
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ORLANDO, FL - SEPTEMBER 05: Head coach Hugh Freeze of the Mississippi Rebels looks on as Ken Webster #5 is tended to by medical staff in the first half against the Florida State Seminoles during the Camping World Kickoff at Camping World Stadium on September 5, 2016 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
ORLANDO, FL - SEPTEMBER 05: Head coach Hugh Freeze of the Mississippi Rebels looks on as Ken Webster #5 is tended to by medical staff in the first half against the Florida State Seminoles during the Camping World Kickoff at Camping World Stadium on September 5, 2016 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
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Mississippi head coach Hugh Freeze, left, and Alabama head coach Nick Saban shake hands before an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016 in Oxford, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Mississippi head coach Hugh Freeze, left, and Alabama head coach Nick Saban shake hands before an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016 in Oxford, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
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In this Sept. 19, 2015, file photo, Mississippi coach Hugh Freeze yells to his players during first half of an NCAA football game in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Rejuvenated Florida (4-0, 2-0) slipped back into the rankings this week at No. 25 and welcomes third-ranked Ole Miss (4-0, 2-0) to the Swamp in Gainesville on Saturday. (AP Photo/Butch Dill, File)
In this Sept. 19, 2015, file photo, Mississippi coach Hugh Freeze yells to his players during first half of an NCAA football game in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Rejuvenated Florida (4-0, 2-0) slipped back into the rankings this week at No. 25 and welcomes third-ranked Ole Miss (4-0, 2-0) to the Swamp in Gainesville on Saturday. (AP Photo/Butch Dill, File)
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Mississippi coach Hugh Freeze gets dunked by Mississippi offensive linesman Justin Bell after Mississippi defeated Boise State 35-13 in an NCAA college football game Thursday, Aug. 28, 2014, in Atlanta.
Mississippi coach Hugh Freeze gets dunked by Mississippi offensive linesman Justin Bell after Mississippi defeated Boise State 35-13 in an NCAA college football game Thursday, Aug. 28, 2014, in Atlanta.
John Bazemore, AP
Mississippi head coach Hugh Freeze, left, and Florida head coach Jim McElwain chat on the field before an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 3, 2015, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Mississippi head coach Hugh Freeze, left, and Florida head coach Jim McElwain chat on the field before an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 3, 2015, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Phelan M. Ebenhack, AP
Mississippi coach Hugh Freeze greets fans as the team walks through the Grove before an NCAA college football game against Missouri State in Oxford, Miss. on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2013.
Mississippi coach Hugh Freeze greets fans as the team walks through the Grove before an NCAA college football game against Missouri State in Oxford, Miss. on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2013.
Bruce Newman, AP
Mississippi head coach Hugh Freeze challenges an official in the first half of an NCAA college football game against LSU in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Oct. 25, 2014.
Mississippi head coach Hugh Freeze challenges an official in the first half of an NCAA college football game against LSU in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Oct. 25, 2014.
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Mississippi coach Hugh Freeze reacts to an official's call in the first half of an NCAA college football game against LSU in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Oct. 25, 2014. (AP Photo/Jonathan Bachman)
Mississippi coach Hugh Freeze reacts to an official's call in the first half of an NCAA college football game against LSU in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Oct. 25, 2014. (AP Photo/Jonathan Bachman)
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Mississippi football coach Hugh Freeze and his team runs onto the field prior to their game against Tennessee at an NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 18, 2014. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Mississippi football coach Hugh Freeze and his team runs onto the field prior to their game against Tennessee at an NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 18, 2014. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
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NASCAR driver Ricky Stenhouse Jr., left, joins Mississippi football coach Hugh Freeze in getting the team pumped up for their NCAA college football game against Mississippi State in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 29, 2014. No. 18 Mississippi defeated No. 4 Mississippi State, 31-17. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
NASCAR driver Ricky Stenhouse Jr., left, joins Mississippi football coach Hugh Freeze in getting the team pumped up for their NCAA college football game against Mississippi State in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 29, 2014. No. 18 Mississippi defeated No. 4 Mississippi State, 31-17. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
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Mississippi head coach Hugh Freeze celebrates with running back Jaylen Walton (6) after Walton's 91-yard running touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Mississippi State in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 29, 2014. No. 18 Mississippi beat No. 4 Mississippi State 31-17. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Mississippi head coach Hugh Freeze celebrates with running back Jaylen Walton (6) after Walton's 91-yard running touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Mississippi State in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 29, 2014. No. 18 Mississippi beat No. 4 Mississippi State 31-17. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
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Mississippi football coach Hugh Freeze discusses his new contract with the media prior to the Conerly Trophy awards ceremony to honor the top college football player at a Mississippi college or university on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2014, in Jackson, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Mississippi football coach Hugh Freeze discusses his new contract with the media prior to the Conerly Trophy awards ceremony to honor the top college football player at a Mississippi college or university on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2014, in Jackson, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
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In this photo taken March 29, 2011, Arkansas State head football coach Hugh Freeze calls drills during NCAA college football practice in Jonesboro, Ark. Freeze has made the most of his notoriety as Michael Oher's high school coach in the book and film "The Blind Side." And he's not afraid to use that as he tries to build the Red Wolves into a Sun Belt Conference contender. (AP Photo/The Jonesboro Sun, Graycen Colbert)
In this photo taken March 29, 2011, Arkansas State head football coach Hugh Freeze calls drills during NCAA college football practice in Jonesboro, Ark. Freeze has made the most of his notoriety as Michael Oher's high school coach in the book and film "The Blind Side." And he's not afraid to use that as he tries to build the Red Wolves into a Sun Belt Conference contender. (AP Photo/The Jonesboro Sun, Graycen Colbert)
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Nov 4, 2006 - Assistant coach Hugh Freeze is the recruiting coordinator for Ole Miss.
Nov 4, 2006 - Assistant coach Hugh Freeze is the recruiting coordinator for Ole Miss.
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April 8, 2008 - New head coach Hugh Freeze during Lambuth's spring football game Saturday at Lambuth University's L.L. Fonville Field in Jackson.
April 8, 2008 - New head coach Hugh Freeze during Lambuth's spring football game Saturday at Lambuth University's L.L. Fonville Field in Jackson.
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Briarcrest Christian School head coach Hugh Freeze, shown at the Bridges Kickoff Classic in Memphis at the start of the 2004 season, got the big trophy for the second time in 3 years at the end of the season.
Briarcrest Christian School head coach Hugh Freeze, shown at the Bridges Kickoff Classic in Memphis at the start of the 2004 season, got the big trophy for the second time in 3 years at the end of the season.
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Lambuth University head coach Hugh Freeze (right) talks to fans after the team's spring game April 12 in Jackson, Tenn.
Lambuth University head coach Hugh Freeze (right) talks to fans after the team's spring game April 12 in Jackson, Tenn.
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LSU head coach Les Miles, left, confers with Mississippi head coach Hugh Freeze before an NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 21, 2015. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
LSU head coach Les Miles, left, confers with Mississippi head coach Hugh Freeze before an NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 21, 2015. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Rogelio V. Solis, AP
Mississippi head coach Hugh Freeze, left, autographs the jersey of fan Forrest Rowe at Meet The Rebels at the University of Mississippi's Indoor Practice Facility in Oxford, Miss. on Saturday, August 17, 2013. Fans were able to get autographs from the university's football, soccer, volleyball, rifle and spirit squads.
Mississippi head coach Hugh Freeze, left, autographs the jersey of fan Forrest Rowe at Meet The Rebels at the University of Mississippi's Indoor Practice Facility in Oxford, Miss. on Saturday, August 17, 2013. Fans were able to get autographs from the university's football, soccer, volleyball, rifle and spirit squads.
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Hugh Freeze
Hugh Freeze
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New Mississippi football coach Hugh Freeze gestures to supporters as he and daughter Ragan, 13, leave after he was introduced, Monday, Dec. 5, 2011, in Oxford, Miss. Freeze replaces four-year coach Houston Nutt.
New Mississippi football coach Hugh Freeze gestures to supporters as he and daughter Ragan, 13, leave after he was introduced, Monday, Dec. 5, 2011, in Oxford, Miss. Freeze replaces four-year coach Houston Nutt.
Rogelio V. Solis, AP
Mississippi head coach Hugh Freeze argues a call in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Alabama in Tuscaloosa, Ala., Saturday, Sept. 28, 2013. Alabama beat Mississippi 25-0.
Mississippi head coach Hugh Freeze argues a call in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Alabama in Tuscaloosa, Ala., Saturday, Sept. 28, 2013. Alabama beat Mississippi 25-0.
Dave Martin, AP
Mississippi head coach Hugh Freeze, left, and Florida head coach Jim McElwain meet on the field after an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 3, 2015, in Gainesville, Fla. Florida won 38-10. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Mississippi head coach Hugh Freeze, left, and Florida head coach Jim McElwain meet on the field after an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 3, 2015, in Gainesville, Fla. Florida won 38-10. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Phelan M. Ebenhack, AP
Mississippi head coach Hugh Freeze, center, has words with officials during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Florida State, Monday, Sept. 5, 2016, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Mississippi head coach Hugh Freeze, center, has words with officials during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Florida State, Monday, Sept. 5, 2016, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
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Mississippi's Hugh Freeze, at football practice in Oxford, Miss. on Saturday, Aug. 2, 2014, is beginning his third season as the Rebels head coach.
Mississippi's Hugh Freeze, at football practice in Oxford, Miss. on Saturday, Aug. 2, 2014, is beginning his third season as the Rebels head coach.
Bruce Newman, AP
In this Aug. 10, 2015, file photo, Mississippi quarterback Chad Kelly, left, talks with head coach Hugh Freeze during NCAA college football practice in Oxford, Miss. Freeze made a surprise choice to protect the team’s most valuable asset. Junior Rod Taylor will be the starter at left tackle when No. 11 Ole Miss plays No. 4 Florida State on Monday, Sept. 5, 2016, in Orlando, Florida. That means the 6-foot-3, 329-pounder _ who has never made a start at either tackle spot _ will be charged with protecting quarterback Chad Kelly’s blindside against the Seminoles’ talented defense. (Bruce Newman/The Oxford Eagle via AP, File)
In this Aug. 10, 2015, file photo, Mississippi quarterback Chad Kelly, left, talks with head coach Hugh Freeze during NCAA college football practice in Oxford, Miss. Freeze made a surprise choice to protect the team’s most valuable asset. Junior Rod Taylor will be the starter at left tackle when No. 11 Ole Miss plays No. 4 Florida State on Monday, Sept. 5, 2016, in Orlando, Florida. That means the 6-foot-3, 329-pounder _ who has never made a start at either tackle spot _ will be charged with protecting quarterback Chad Kelly’s blindside against the Seminoles’ talented defense. (Bruce Newman/The Oxford Eagle via AP, File)
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Mississippi quarterback Bo Wallace (14) talks with coach Hugh Freeze during an NCAA college football game against Troy in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 16, 2013.
Mississippi quarterback Bo Wallace (14) talks with coach Hugh Freeze during an NCAA college football game against Troy in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 16, 2013.
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