ALEXANDER CITY, Ala. — Hugh Freeze stays in almost daily contact with the family of Auburn running back Brian Battie, the head coach said on Tuesday prior to a speaking engagement. “I text with them almost daily, if not daily. I get videos from them daily,” Freeze said. “Our thoughts and prayers are with them and his family. He’s getting better every single day. He has a road ahead of him that’s challenging, but praise to God that he’s OK. He’s alive and he’s recovering and we’re thankful for that.” Battie was cleared to eat food at a rehab facility in Sarsaota last week, according to Battie’s…
