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NFL Rookie Austin Collie at Serrano CC
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Austin, his father and his former coach came to Serrano Country Club on behalf of PCA (Positive Coaching Alliance) to speak to coaches and young athletes from the region. The Oak Ridge High School Alum was most gracious in giving his time and sharing his life philosophies which have contributed to his great success as an NFL Star. PCA Executive Director
Bill Herenda acted as emcee and PCA board member and local CEO of Freepath,
John Stone was instrumental in putting together this well-received
event.
Here are some amazing stats for Austin's 2009 NFL Season:
Opened five of 16 games at WR as rookie, starts came at Arizona 9/27, vs. Houston 11/8, vs. Tennessee 12/6 and in final two games was 60-676, 7 TDs receiving, 2-1 rushing and 1-8 KOR. Led all NFL rookies in receiving TDs (7) and tied for most receptions (60). Finished with 4th-most catches by rookie in franchise history (65, Bill Brooks, 1986; 64, Marvin Harrison, 1996; 62, Edgerrin James, 1999), 5th-most receiving yards by rookie in franchise history (1,131, Brooks, 1986; 836, Harrison, 1996; 820, Andre Rison, 1989; 726, John Mackey, 1963) and seven receiving TDs marked T3rd-most among rookies in franchise history (8, Brooks, 1986; 8, Harrison, 1996; 7, Mackey, 1963) was 6-65, 1 TD receiving vs. Seattle 10/4, 21t reception with :03 left in first half was first of career - was 8-97, 2 TDs receiving at Tennessee 10/11 receptions, yards and 39t reception all marked career-highs. Was 4-36, 1 TD receiving at St. Louis 10/25 was third consecutive game with TD. Was 4-18, 1 TD receiving vs. Tennessee and 3-39, 1 TD receiving vs. Denver 12/13 Was 3-27, 1 TD receiving and 1-2 rushing at Jacksonville 12/17...was third consecutive outing with TD reception. Was 6-94 receiving vs. NYJ 12/27. POST-SEASON: Started one of three games at WR and was 17-241, 2 TDs receiving. Started at WR vs. Baltimore 1/16 in Divisional Playoffs and was 4-52, 1 TD receiving?was 7-123, 1 TD as reserve WR vs. NYJ 1/24 in AFC Championship Game. Set club rookie post-season record with 123 receiving yards. 123 receiving yards was 10th-most overall and 13th 100+-yard game in franchise history. Had 105 receiving yards in second quarter. Marked 4th time in franchise post-season history that team had two 100+ receivers in same game (151, Pierre Garcon) Was 6-66 receiving as reserve WR vs. New Orleans 2/7 in Super Bowl XLIV.
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