Austin Aune Senior

[GMG1996]

I see where Aune is listed as sophomore, but being honored with seniors.  Does he have more eligibility?

[RiseUNT]

Has a wife and soon to have a daughter. Pushing 30. 

[Mean Green 93-98]

1 hour ago, GMG1996 said:

I see where Aune is listed as sophomore, but being honored with seniors.  Does he have more eligibility?

Yes, he does.  But it sounds like he's hanging it up after this year.

[TheReal_jayD]

10 minutes ago, Mean Green 93-98 said:

Yes, he does.  But it sounds like he's hanging it up after this year.

I believe so

[GrandGreen]

3 hours ago, Mean Green 93-98 said:

Yes, he does.  But it sounds like he's hanging it up after this year.

Why do you think that?

Understandable if he does, but also could see him wanting to be part of next year.  

[ADLER]

Said on the post-game radio show that he plans to be back for next year.

He has no real reason to risk injury, but his first score next season will make him the oldest player to ever score in FBS football. I think that's enough of an incentive even if he spends most of his time coaching and carrying a clipboard. He's a hell of a team player and I can't see him passing up these opportunities. He has the rest of his life for old people stuff.

[Cr1028]

2 minutes ago, ADLER said:

Said on the post-game radio show that he plans to be back for next year.

He has no real reason to risk injury, but his first score next season will make him the oldest player to ever score in FBS football. I think that's enough of an incentive even if he spends most of his time coaching and carrying a clipboard. He's a hell of a team player and I can't see him passing up these opportunities. He has the rest of his life for old people stuff.

Thanks @ADLER I missed the postgame show walking through the monsoon. Good news whether he plays or not because he is a leader even when on the sidelines.

[Mean Green 93-98]

54 minutes ago, GrandGreen said:

Why do you think that?

Understandable if he does, but also could see him wanting to be part of next year.  

They basically said as much during the broadcast.  He and his wife are about to  have a daughter.  Aune said he might stay if he gets lined up with some NIL deals.

[Mean Green 93-98]

22 minutes ago, ADLER said:

Said on the post-game radio show that he plans to be back for next year.

I certainly didn't understand his comments that way.  See the above.

[greenminer]

Players and coaches rarely admit to the media that they are leaving a program ahead of schedule.

I'll believe Aune returns when I see it.

[ADLER]

2 minutes ago, greenminer said:

Players and coaches rarely admit to the media that they are leaving a program ahead of schedule.

I'll believe Aune returns when I see it.

He doesn't need football, he's only in it for fun. He's married. he's graduated, he's financially set from six years with the Yankees, and he'll be a Daddy. He'll also be a national story when he scores next year as the oldest player to score in FBS.

Quite simply, his story would be the stuff of legends.

He'd be crazy to pass up that opportunity. He could, but he hasn't shown a lot of quit to this point.

[greenminer]

19 minutes ago, ADLER said:

He doesn't need football, he's only in it for fun. He's married. he's graduated, he's financially set from six years with the Yankees, and he'll be a Daddy. He'll also be a national story when he scores next year as the oldest player to score in FBS.

Quite simply, his story would be the stuff of legends.

He'd be crazy to pass up that opportunity. He could, but he hasn't shown a lot of quit to this point.

We'll see.  I can see the other side to these exact same points:

Being a student-athlete is freakin hard.  You still have to enroll and shoot for classroom grades.  Get to the gym. Watch film, game prep.  He's got a family to think about.  His financial future isn't really improved with one more year of school.

I could understand if he really wanted to milk all the attention about his age, but I don't think he'd be crazy to hang it up. 

[El Paso Eagle]

He said that he had not made up his mind and would think about it after football season. He also joked about maybe he could get a NIL deal with Pampers. End of the day he's going to have to think about  and do what's best for his family and his new child and whichever direction he goes I wish him the best

[AsianEagle]

Maybe it depends if he has a chance to start next year. If he is listed as 3rd or 4th QB after spring ball, why would he stay on the team with a family to care for.

Edited November 28, 2021 by AsianEagle

[MeanGreenTexan]

2 hours ago, El Paso Eagle said:

He said that he had not made up his mind and would think about it after football season. He also joked about maybe he could get a NIL deal with Pampers. End of the day he's going to have to think about  and do what's best for his family and his new child and whichever direction he goes I wish him the best

Yeah.  This is what I heard.   I dunno what Adler was listening to.   Thought his NIL deal with Pampers was funny, but kinda took it to mean he was leaning towards not coming back so he could enter the workforce & actually make money.

[El Paso Eagle]

9 minutes ago, MeanGreenTexan said:

Yeah.  This is what I heard.   I dunno what Adler was listening to.   Thought his NIL deal with Pampers was funny, but kinda took it to mean he was leaning towards not coming back so he could enter the workforce & actually make money.

Having a kid can change your priorities

[greenminer]

Just went back through his last two post-games (UTSA/UTEP) and didn't hear anything like what @ADLER described.

Just mentioned he had a girl coming in February (congrats Austin!) and will visit with his fam to see what the next move is.  A bowl win is biggest priority right now.

[MeanGreenDan]

11 hours ago, ADLER said:

Said on the post-game radio show that he plans to be back for next year.

That's not what he said. He said that he will be thinking it over, to make the right decision for him and his family. 

[Udomann]

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Austin Aune Senior... Citizen

[UNT 90 Grad]

He’s focused on the bowl game and will discuss the best path forward for himself with his family after the bowl game.  

 

[MeanGreen22]

As with most of these things, the player absolutely wants to keep playing. His family will be pulling him in a different direction. 

[ADLER]

13 hours ago, MeanGreenTexan said:

Yeah.  This is what I heard.   I dunno what Adler was listening to.   Thought his NIL deal with Pampers was funny, but kinda took it to mean he was leaning towards not coming back so he could enter the workforce & actually make money.

Yeah, I think that Adler guy would just like to see Aune come back next year.