Those Who Helped Make Us Great
Ron Austin
- Sport:
- Men's Basketball
- Years:
- 1968-72
- Hometown:
- Paterson, N.J.
- Current Residence:
- Brunswick, Ga.
Graduation Year: 1972
Career Status and/or Accomplishments:
Married, four children, 13 grandchildren
Why did you choose Boise State?
One of my friends in high school, that graduated two years before me, came to Boise State to play basketball and asked coach Murray Satterfield to offer me a basketball scholarship.
How did Boise State impact your life?
Being 2,000 miles away from my hometown, I had to adapt to a culture that was different from mine. With the help of the coaching staff, teammates, professors and the fans, I was able to make the adjustment. It was hard, but I appreciate the lessons learned.
What are your best memories of your time at Boise State?
The special bond with my former teammate, as well as the special bond I had with Coach Satterfield and assistant coach Bus Connor. In addition to the lifetime friendship with guys that played football, friends from Mountain Home Air Force Base, and special friends with our student body while attending Boise State.
How do you stay in contact with Boise State?
Every other year we meet in Boise for the homecoming game or a basketball game. I also call or text my friends monthly.
Athletic Achievements:
Career Status and/or Accomplishments:
- Physical education & health teacher for 35 Years
- Head boys' basketball coach for 30 Years
- High school assistant football coach for 15 Years
Married, four children, 13 grandchildren
Why did you choose Boise State?
One of my friends in high school, that graduated two years before me, came to Boise State to play basketball and asked coach Murray Satterfield to offer me a basketball scholarship.
How did Boise State impact your life?
Being 2,000 miles away from my hometown, I had to adapt to a culture that was different from mine. With the help of the coaching staff, teammates, professors and the fans, I was able to make the adjustment. It was hard, but I appreciate the lessons learned.
What are your best memories of your time at Boise State?
The special bond with my former teammate, as well as the special bond I had with Coach Satterfield and assistant coach Bus Connor. In addition to the lifetime friendship with guys that played football, friends from Mountain Home Air Force Base, and special friends with our student body while attending Boise State.
How do you stay in contact with Boise State?
Every other year we meet in Boise for the homecoming game or a basketball game. I also call or text my friends monthly.
Athletic Achievements:
- Boise State Hall of Fame Inductee (1984)
- All-Big Sky Conference
- Team Most Valuable Player and Most Improved
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