Breaking: Aune Enters NFL Draft

ADLER · January 3, 2023

I appreciate what Austin has done for us. We needed him much more than he needed college football. He came in every year and beat out every wonderboy / super athlete that we've recruited to take his place, yet he supported them and encouraged them every time they were in a game. Like all our players, he risks his health and wellbeing every time he steps on that field, and he has never once complained or shown contempt for the school, fans, or football program.

He was always the person that rushed to congratulate players that made outstanding plays and encouraged the ones that were having rough days to perform their best. I saw very little of this interaction from his head coach.

I hope for the best for him in whatever he does, and I look forward to the day when he is inducted into our Hall of Fame. He has always been a class act and I predict he is going to be an outstanding leader in our letterman's program.

Austin Aune leads North Texas past Florida Atlantic

And if perchance he reads this, Thank You Austin.

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Edited January 3, 2023 by ADLER

Cr1028 · January 3, 2023

33 minutes ago, NT80 said:

You must be his sister or past girlfriend.

Heartless. How are we supposed to connect with past players and have them participate in the letterman’s association when we treat them like this? He is done, he is leaving North Texas, he said as much, why continue to pile on?

Calling me his sister doesn’t bother me. Along with being his sister, I am also Colby Carthel and Seth Littrell. I’ve been many people over the years to folks like you who can’t fathom that a regular fan would advocate for an unpopular coach or player.

Also, as one of the “fundraisers” trying to revive the UNT baseball program, I would think you’d have enough sense to want a former pro ball player who happens to be a UNT alumnus to see our fanbase and school in a positive light so he could potentially help your project but nope, just rip on the guy instead.

Edited January 3, 2023 by Cr1028

Mike Jackson · January 3, 2023

6 minutes ago, Cr1028 said:

Also, as one of the “fundraisers” trying to revive the UNT baseball program, I would think you’d have enough sense to want a former pro ball player who happens to be a UNT alumnus to see our fanbase and school in a positive light so he could potentially help your project but nope, just rip on the guy instead.

Unfortunately some members on this board appear to think being overly critical of guys that have finished their UNT career is some kind of loyalty badge of honor.

Cr1028 · January 4, 2023

8 hours ago, NT80 said:

Implying a 29-year old has little chance to be drafted as an NFL QB is just common sense, regardless of who it is or what school he plays for, but it happens to be Aune. Stetson Bennett is playing for a National Championship and is being criticized for being almost 26 and wanting in the draft.

You have potential to be a good fan of UNT someday, if you ever grow up.

Are you going to throw up another thread to ridicule Ethan Mooney for preparing for the NFL draft too seeing as only 1-2 kickers are drafted each season?

Edited January 4, 2023 by Cr1028

ADLER · January 4, 2023

I believe that, until Aune hires an agent, that he will be able to return to college ball next season, and that very likely that would be at another school through the transfer portal.

He gave his all for us and I'll cheer for him regardless of what he decides to do, as long as it's not playing for somebody that we're scheduled to play against.

southsideguy · January 4, 2023

I think what sticks out on Aune is how many bad passes he made to open receivers. in the ground over their head. That and the pick sixes.

Edited January 5, 2023 by southsideguy

Matt from A700 · January 5, 2023

I hear if he doesn't get drafted, his backup plan is to join Coach Mac's staff. His focus will be on improving the basketball team's bounce pass ability.