Auburn Tigers head coach Hugh Freeze has found himself under fire from fans for spending time on the golf course while recruiting lags behind.

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.

Sankey said on an appearance on “The Opening Kickoff” that criticism of Freeze has been “misplaced.” “It’s healthy for me to go outside and play golf,” Sankey said. “I think the criticism (of Freeze) is misplaced.” Sankey recalled a conversation he once had with former Florida and South Carolina head coach Steve Spurrier.