Antonio Morales

The Clarion-Ledger

OXFORD - Ole Miss opens spring practice Tuesday, less than a week after it received its notice of allegations from the NCAA.

The university, which was charged with lack of institutional control, announced a one-year postseason ban and there was a serious charge against coach Hugh Freeze.

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On Tuesday afternoon, Freeze will address the media for the first time since the postseason ban was announced.

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Freeze had no comment on what Oklahoma State's Mike Gundy said this past weekend, but said maybe he and Mike Gundy can meet in another Sugar Bowl and see how that goes.

Freeze said there's no chance for Ken Webster to participate for spring, Eric Swinney will be a full participant for everything except team and might get pulled back once contact starts. D.K. Metcalf will be a full participant.

Freeze said Jason Pellerin is one of the team's best 22 players and that he'll get reps at Evan Engram's tight end spot.

Freeze said he hasn't considered not coaching the first game. He said they'll cross that bridge if the situation presents itself.

He said he's been blown away by the response of the players, also said he hasn't seen much negative stuff from players on social media regarding the allegations.

Freeze said he hasn't been involved in the institutional charge.

Freeze said the new defensive system will play to the linebackers' strengths.

He said he's not really concerned with job security and that he's had administrators watch him closely the past five years.

On his integrity being questioned, Freeze said that's the "toughest part" of the whole situation.

On if he would've done anything different, Freeze said he has and will continue to think about. He said he'll continue to evaluate that through the process.

He said this is a "remarkable opportunity" to lead during a difficult time.

Freeze opens by saying he's grateful the investigative part of the NCAA process is over and they can move forward. Said he loves how his team has responded since.

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