The Auburn Tigers football program began a new era Monday with the official introduction of new head coach Alex Golesh . During the press conference at the Harbert Family Recruiting Center, a viral moment emerged when a reporter asked if Golesh enjoyed golf — a subtle jab referencing the recent coaching search and the exit of former head coach Hugh Freeze. The Tigers' new head coach immediately picked up on the underlying message and seized the chance to clearly state his position.

The moment gained further attention when The Athletic's Chris Vannini shared it on X (formerly known as Twitter). He noted that Golesh recognized the subtext in real time and deliberately chose not to engage. Vannini’s post helped amplify the exchange, allowing it to quickly circulate and spark conversation

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