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A first-team All-American in 1958, Austin, though diminutive at 5-11, 170, amassed 2,073 yards and scored 204 points as he led the Scarlet Knights in rushing for three years from his single-wing tailback spot. His 32 touchdowns ranked second among the all-time scorers and he had 13 interceptions. Austin was also a two-time honorable mention lacrosse All-American at Rutgers.