The offseason for SEC football is buzzing with speculation as fans hang onto every word from their beloved coach. It’s that time when attention starts to shift toward football rather than just talk.
During media day, which comes less than a month before kickoff, the discussions often reflect a mix of emotions from the college football world—whether that’s excitement, frustration, or some kind of combination of both.
This sentiment was echoed by Auburn’s head coach, Hugh Freeze, recently.
He made an intriguing comment when discussing the ideal traits he seeks in a running back, emphasizing the significance of “length and girth.” It’s quite a way to highlight the physical attributes necessary for the position.
Length and girth issues… in soccer. pic.twitter.com/xucure6xyg
– Next round (@nextroundlive) July 30, 2025
“I’m not saying we focus solely on the running back’s weight, but having a player with appropriate girth is certainly beneficial,” Freeze noted. “You definitely need that length and girth to compete in this league. Even a well-built linebacker can aid in secondary play.”
It’s clear that Freeze appreciates the advantage of having players with certain physical characteristics in the SEC, yet his remarks quickly went viral.
Lane Kiffin, the head coach at Ole Miss, seized the opportunity to poke fun at Freeze, capturing the general reaction to his statement with a simple facepalm emoji.
🤦🏼♂ 🤦🏼♂️ https://t.co/6bfbrdithh
– Lane Kiffin (@lane_kiffin) July 30, 2025
This season is shaping up to be pretty intriguing for everyone involved in the SEC.
