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Richard Davenport is reporting that there is a new walk on Quarterback and his education will be paid by the NY Yankees.  Austin Aune, attended Argyle H.S. in Texas.  Class of 2012.  Signed with TCU but didn't enroll.  Good senior stats.  Completed 224 of 402 passes for 3,411 yards, 33 touchdowns with 9 int.  Rushed for 541 yards and 9 touchdowns.  Could this be our Baker Mayfield without the off field problems?

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Quote from: monty hawg on January 22, 2018, 01:26:55 pm
Richard Davenport is reporting that there is a new walk on Quarterback and his education will be paid by the NY Yankees.  Austin Aune, attended Argyle H.S. in Texas.  Class of 2012.  Signed with TCU but didn't enroll.  Good senior stats.  Completed 224 of 402 passes for 3,411 yards, 33 touchdowns with 9 int.  Rushed for 541 yards and 9 touchdowns.  Could this be our Baker Mayfield without the off field problems?

I mean, yeah it could. Or it could not.

Odds are probably gonna tell you that it's not.

ricepig

Quote from: monty hawg on January 22, 2018, 01:26:55 pm
Richard Davenport is reporting that there is a new walk on Quarterback and his education will be paid by the NY Yankees.  Austin Aune, attended Argyle H.S. in Texas.  Class of 2012.  Signed with TCU but didn't enroll.  Good senior stats.  Completed 224 of 402 passes for 3,411 yards, 33 touchdowns with 9 int.  Rushed for 541 yards and 9 touchdowns.  Could this be our Baker Mayfield without the off field problems?

Did Baker play pro ball?

lahawg1

I'm betting not, from 24/7 sports

Austin Aune is a 6-2, 180-pound Pro-Style Quarterback from Argyle, TX. He is ranked No. 703 in the country by 247Sports.

https://247sports.com/player/austin-aune-278

woodrow hog call


Couple of interesting articles on him, looks like an absolute steal, love to have former Short Stops playing QB, they know how to get the ball out in a hurry. I know he converted to the OF in the Yanks minor league but drafted as a SS.

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Baseball America's Jim Callis reported that Aune was given a flat, $1 million bonus to sign off on a future in baseball and not football, which he had long planned to play for the Horned Frogs. TCU was eager to work the state champion, pro-style quarterback into the mix as soon as he was ready, hoping to integrate the 6-foot-2, 190-pounder's leadership skills into a program which will enter the Big 12 at a gallop and hope to build off its recent success that includes a Rose Bowl victory to cap the 2010-11 seaso


The New York Yankees have released outfielder Austin Aune from his minor-league contract. The move was announced Tuesday by the Class-A Advanced Tampa Yankees, where Aune had been playing.
Aune, 23, was the Yankees' second-round pick in 2012 out of Argyle (Texas) High School, and over six seasons in the organization, he hit .226 with 20 homers and 148 RBI in 387 games across four levels. This season, his second with the T-Yanks, Aune hit .154 with two home runs and six RBI in 51 games.

He was originally drafted as a shortstop and played there in 2012 before moving to the outfield, and his two seasons in Tampa represented his high-water mark on the organizational ladder.
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He played for Argyle, TX which means he was a teammate of Cole Hedlund. Interesting
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woodrow hog call

Quote from: Boss Hog in the Arkansas on January 22, 2018, 01:43:44 pm
He played for Argyle, TX which means he was a teammate of Cole Hedlund. Interesting

Didn't catch that, is he a couple years older than Cole? He was a 2012 grad.
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netteltonhog

Maturity means a lot.  Especially at Quarterback. 

TexHog188

Read somewhere else that he had a 93 mph caliber arm from the outfield.  Nothing but upside to have him on campus, competing.
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steveaustin69

Quote from: monty hawg on January 22, 2018, 01:26:55 pm
Richard Davenport is reporting that there is a new walk on Quarterback and his education will be paid by the NY Yankees.  Austin Aune, attended Argyle H.S. in Texas.  Class of 2012.  Signed with TCU but didn't enroll.  Good senior stats.  Completed 224 of 402 passes for 3,411 yards, 33 touchdowns with 9 int.  Rushed for 541 yards and 9 touchdowns.  Could this be our Baker Mayfield without the off field problems?

Adding a Heisman trophy winner and best statistical passer in CFB history caliber player can't be a bad thing.

Go HOGS Go !

12247

I hope we finally hear the story behind the story of how he got to Arkansas.  Not likely many programs out there that wouldn't take a walk on with his past history.  No real downside here.  It would be interesting to know what the staff is thinking.  Makes me wonder if they believe he may be needed right away.

 

howie76

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hogsanity

Quote from: lahawg1 on January 22, 2018, 01:35:17 pm
I'm betting not, from 24/7 sports

Austin Aune is a 6-2, 180-pound Pro-Style Quarterback from Argyle, TX. He is ranked No. 703 in the country by 247Sports.

https://247sports.com/player/austin-aune-278

Were those his measurables his SR season is HS? He is now 6 yrs older and has been playing pro baseball so I am guessing he is a little heavier, but in pretty darn good shape.
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Grizzlyfan

Quote from: hogsanity on January 22, 2018, 02:48:03 pm
Were those his measurables his SR season is HS? He is now 6 yrs older and has been playing pro baseball so I am guessing he is a little heavier, but in pretty darn good shape.
He's also not been playing QB for 6 years.

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Quote from: MyBoyCanaan on January 22, 2018, 01:50:18 pm
He's old, hopefully no arthritis or blood pressure problems

Nice post...  +1
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Quote from: Grizzlyfan on January 22, 2018, 02:50:30 pm
He's also not been playing QB for 6 years.

Chris Weinke didn't enroll at FSU until he was 26, hadn't played Qb in almost 8 years.
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k.c.hawg

He was looking pretty stout in 2016.

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Quote from: MyBoyCanaan on January 22, 2018, 02:12:39 pm
The more pressing matter is whether or not he will ever touch the field.

I'm sure he'll be allowed to touch it..................but play on it might be a different matter.
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Quote from: TexHog188 on January 22, 2018, 02:04:56 pm
Read somewhere else that he had a 93 mph caliber arm from the outfield.  Nothing but upside to have him on campus, competing.

This...........
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Hogarusa

To answer the question- not expecting him to be our Baker Mayfield. Thats an unrealistic expectation.
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GO

[quote}I'm sure he'll be allowed to touch it..................but play on it might be a different matter.
[/quote] If he touches it to much is that considered playing on it? :)

lamont7906

He's an athlete so never know what can be the outcome, as someone posted his speed if it's true that's always a plus. Possibility of being mature due to his age is also a plus. 

 

HogShat

Has a history with Traylor. Played in the same conference as Gilmer where Traylor coached.

26.2Hog

Quote from: Grizzlyfan on January 22, 2018, 02:50:30 pm
He's also not been playing QB for 6 years.

Not to worry, Grizz.  Playing QB is like whacking off.  Once you learn how, you never forget.  ;)

WJBilly

Quote from: GO on January 22, 2018, 03:25:28 pm
[quote}I'm sure he'll be allowed to touch it..................but play on it might be a different matter.
If he touches it to much is that considered playing on it? :)
I think it would be considered playing with it. ;)

Hawgphat

I'd really like to see him have a wide-open shot at competing for the QB slot - - or even for a alternate position.  What could it hurt to try the experiment?  I truly hope that he gets a shot.

woodrow hog call

Quote from: Hawgphat on January 22, 2018, 04:50:54 pm
I'd really like to see him have a wide-open shot at competing for the QB slot - - or even for a alternate position.  What could it hurt to try the experiment?  I truly hope that he gets a shot.

If they were not going to let him try out at QB, they would have told him that, and he would probably go on to another school. There is not a position on this team that is not up for grabs right now.

On top of everything else the "EVIL EMPIRE"  has to pay for his schooling here, and after what they have done to us in the draft in recent years, they owe us big time.
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younghog

How old is this kid?
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Quote from: younghog on January 22, 2018, 05:19:04 pm
How old is this kid?

According to the earlier posts in this thread, he graduated high school in 2012.  Assuming that statistic is correct, my third grade arithmetic indicates that he would now be in the neighborhood of 24 years of age.  Someone please verify his current age for us.

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Quote from: woodrow hog call on January 22, 2018, 01:37:44 pm
Couple of interesting articles on him, looks like an absolute steal, love to have former Short Stops playing QB, they know how to get the ball out in a hurry. I know he converted to the OF in the Yanks minor league but drafted as a SS.

These are the kind of things that happen to other schools, now they are happening to us! Full Tilt Boogie, on.



Baseball America's Jim Callis reported that Aune was given a flat, $1 million bonus to sign off on a future in baseball and not football, which he had long planned to play for the Horned Frogs. TCU was eager to work the state champion, pro-style quarterback into the mix as soon as he was ready, hoping to integrate the 6-foot-2, 190-pounder's leadership skills into a program which will enter the Big 12 at a gallop and hope to build off its recent success that includes a Rose Bowl victory to cap the 2010-11 seaso


The New York Yankees have released outfielder Austin Aune from his minor-league contract. The move was announced Tuesday by the Class-A Advanced Tampa Yankees, where Aune had been playing.
Aune, 23, was the Yankees' second-round pick in 2012 out of Argyle (Texas) High School, and over six seasons in the organization, he hit .226 with 20 homers and 148 RBI in 387 games across four levels. This season, his second with the T-Yanks, Aune hit .154 with two home runs and six RBI in 51 games.

He was originally drafted as a shortstop and played there in 2012 before moving to the outfield, and his two seasons in Tampa represented his high-water mark on the organizational ladder.


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titsonboar

Put him in the bullpen as well-Go Hogs

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Quote from: MyBoyCanaan on January 22, 2018, 01:50:18 pm
He's old, hopefully no arthritis or blood pressure problems

Don't forget forgetfulness, achy knees, bad hips, blurry vision, crankiness, etc. Other than that he should be good to go.
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If he doesn't work out at QB we could always just stick him at LB, right?

stahawg

He will be 25 in the fall. WPS!

DeltaBoy

Saw him play on TV down here in the State Playoffs He seems to be a solid kid.
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Quote from: GO on January 22, 2018, 03:25:28 pm
[quote}I'm sure he'll be allowed to touch it..................but play on it might be a different matter.
If he touches it to much is that considered playing on it? :)

No touching allowed then. Makes you go blind.
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Good time to be a walk on QB with new coach.
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hogsanity

Quote from: titsonboar on January 22, 2018, 11:08:29 pm
Put him in the bullpen as well-Go Hogs


He can't play college baseball since he played pro ball.
People ask me what I do in winter when there is no baseball.  I will tell you what I do. I stare out the window, and I wait for spring.

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Razorbackers

I'd gladly take the next Brandon Weeden.

NuttinItUp

Quote from: Hawgphat on January 22, 2018, 05:31:12 pm
According to the earlier posts in this thread, he graduated high school in 2012.  Assuming that statistic is correct, my third grade arithmetic indicates that he would now be in the neighborhood of 24 years of age.  Someone please verify his current age for us.

According to MiLB (link) he was born September 6, 1993, which would make him 24 years, 4 months, 17 days old as of the date of me posting this.

Grizzlyfan

Quote from: hogsanity on January 22, 2018, 03:02:43 pm
Chris Weinke didn't enroll at FSU until he was 26, hadn't played Qb in almost 8 years.
Well there you go.  We have Chris Weinke.  What do you think is more likely?  that this guy is another Chris Weinke or that just maybe his football skills have deteriorated.

Johnny Bobo

Quote from: monty hawg on January 22, 2018, 01:26:55 pm
Could this be our Baker Mayfield without the off field problems?


Yes. He's the second coming of Baker Mayfield. Spot on.

hogsanity

Quote from: Grizzlyfan on January 23, 2018, 11:00:52 am
Well there you go.  We have Chris Weinke.  What do you think is more likely?  that this guy is another Chris Weinke or that just maybe his football skills have deteriorated.

I was only using Weinke as an age comparison, in that someone that old or older played baseball for several years then went back to college and played football. I was not saying he is anything like Weinke on the field.
People ask me what I do in winter when there is no baseball.  I will tell you what I do. I stare out the window, and I wait for spring.

"Anything goes wrong, anything at all, your fault, my fault, nobodies fault, I'm going to blow your head off."  John Wayne in BIG JAKE

Hawgphat

24 years old is not "ancient".  A little maturity (IF indeed he has matured in the past 6 years) could be a definite plus.

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PorkSoda

Quote from: DoctorSusscrofa on January 23, 2018, 07:39:02 pm
I'd really have to work on myself to cheer for an Austin from Texas.
I'm sure he will play on the scout team against the 1st string defense.  should be extra motivation to get the sack.
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Quote from: DoctorSusscrofa on January 23, 2018, 07:39:02 pm
I'd really have to work on myself to cheer for an Austin from Texas.

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