Typically known for his famous bold statement "When you're living right and doing the right things on and off the field I think the Lord steps in and plays a part. Magic happens." Austin Collie has what it takes to back it up on 4th and 18 or even off the field regardless of his role. Collie comes from an athletic family. His father Scott played for the Cougs back 1979-82 (and later for the Hamilton Tiger Cats). While his brother Zac wore the blue from 2003-6 and spent some time with the Philadelphia Eagles. Austin was a freshman All American in 2004 catching 8 TDs from John Beck. Last season he ripped off 100+ yards in 5 of the last 6 contests including the Las Vegas Bowl victory over UCLA. In fact, Collie racked up 366 all purpose yards against Tulsa breaking a 35 year old school record previously held by Pete Van Valkenburg (306 all purpose yards in a 33-14 victory over Wyoming back in 1972). Last season Austin has been simply magic as a WR and even averaged over 25 yards per kick return. He is definately a deep threat who seems to be able to get open at will. It was quite recently reported he has a minor stress fracture just below his right kneecap and there will be likely more news to follow shortly with the situation to be monitered closely. Assuming Collie heals quickly expect yet another big year this time with double digit TDs and over 1000+ yards. Here's to a speedy full recovery for if it weren't for Austin 4:18 this blog wouldn't be possible!
02 August 2008
Austin 4:18
Typically known for his famous bold statement "When you're living right and doing the right things on and off the field I think the Lord steps in and plays a part. Magic happens." Austin Collie has what it takes to back it up on 4th and 18 or even off the field regardless of his role. Collie comes from an athletic family. His father Scott played for the Cougs back 1979-82 (and later for the Hamilton Tiger Cats). While his brother Zac wore the blue from 2003-6 and spent some time with the Philadelphia Eagles. Austin was a freshman All American in 2004 catching 8 TDs from John Beck. Last season he ripped off 100+ yards in 5 of the last 6 contests including the Las Vegas Bowl victory over UCLA. In fact, Collie racked up 366 all purpose yards against Tulsa breaking a 35 year old school record previously held by Pete Van Valkenburg (306 all purpose yards in a 33-14 victory over Wyoming back in 1972). Last season Austin has been simply magic as a WR and even averaged over 25 yards per kick return. He is definately a deep threat who seems to be able to get open at will. It was quite recently reported he has a minor stress fracture just below his right kneecap and there will be likely more news to follow shortly with the situation to be monitered closely. Assuming Collie heals quickly expect yet another big year this time with double digit TDs and over 1000+ yards. Here's to a speedy full recovery for if it weren't for Austin 4:18 this blog wouldn't be possible!
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