Day 45 – Shane Austin

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Shane Austin
#10
Class: Sophomore
Position: QB
HT/WT: 6’ 0’’ / 200 lbs

2009:


2008:




- Ran the Scout Team and named the Scout Team Offensive Player of the Year at the season ending Nakoa Banquet
- Also a UH Scholar Athlete

2007:



- Redshirted

Prep:


2007 Graduate of Rio Mesa HS in Oxnard, California where he set passing records for most yards in a game, most yards in a season and led the Spartans to the most points in a single season in school history and a league championship. Finished with a QB rating of 121 and ended the year 123-for-199 for 2,315 yards (62%) with 20 touchdown passes. Was selected First Team All-Pacific View League, all-Ventura County and numerous Player of the Week honors. Has trained with former NFL quarterbacks Bob Gagliano and Steve Buck.
- Junior Year: splitting the quarterback duties at Oxnard (Calif.) Rio Mesa. Finished 52-for-81 for 850 yards and five touchdowns with a 64% completion percentage.

Personal:

Born June 14, 1989, in Santa Monica, Calif...has three brothers, parents are Cathy and Dave Austin.

Fun Facts:

See Related Stories:
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http://starbulletin.com/2007/08/26/sports/story03.html
http://hawaii.scout.com/a.z?s=219&p=8&c=1&nid=2636193
http://www.maxpreps.com/FanPages/Player ... California

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Ladies and Gentlemen, this is Shane Austin

[CoachKen]

This kid gets my vote for the most improved player and in the spring game I thought he had the best arm of any QB. Would like to see him get more playing time and I believe he can step into a starting role.

CoachKen

[HawaiianHogster]

Shane Austin impressed me a lot. He looks ready to take over as back up already. We all know he doesn't have a chance to start unless Greg really messes up and shows the coaches he is lost. I hope it doesn't come to that but if it did?

I have questions about the QB choice and how strong of a choice he is. I know Greg is a big man with a strong arm. He plays smart by not throwing many interceptions. He has the most experience playing in our system. Last year he was very slow, which is understandable for his first year. Plus the oline blocking didn't help much either. I might just eat my words but how bad will Greg have to play before one of the other QB's get a real chance to lead the team? Is Rolo sticking with Greg win or lose? Does Rolo have the ability to see when the QB is not following play book and if so does he have the nads to replace him? I ask this because of the merry go round of the QB's last year. I fear if the starter is unable to lead the team like he is supposed to they will stick with him in fear of a repeat of last year.

Even though the warrior bowl was just a spring practice game I saw three other qb's who seem to be able to move the team down field and score TD's. The only way to find out the truth is to put them in a real game with the starting line up.

Greg might end up being a hero but until he proves it in a real game I won't be able to believe we should stick with him as the starting QB at all cost. How would a coach treat this in a way not to hamper the rest of the players positive attitude towards the program or Gregs ability or will to continue to learn?

[madeinhawaii]

Link

Out of sync I Want It That Way featuring UH football players Mike Tinoco, Shane Austin and Troy Lauduski.

[TheDuke]

GA earned his spot. And he did it on the field. Without his leadership last years team would not have made it to a Bowl game.

He has a very tough schedule coming up. I see him starting through the second WAC conference game at a minimum. If he wins one of those games I can see Rolo sticking with him.