When Hugh Freeze disclosed his cancer diagnosis, for him, the healing, both mental and physical began to take hold.

Auburn announced in late February that Freeze had been diagnosed with an early form of prostate cancer, but is expected to make a full recovery with “forthcoming and proper treatment.” That reality has been tough for the 55-year-old head coach for obvious reasons, but a big part of it is the mental side.

Hugh Freeze spoke to the media as spring practice has started. One of the topics was Alex McPherson and the kickers.