Spieler Vorstellung – Nr. 33 – Austin Micci

Am 6. Februar landete Austin in Wien Schwechat. Keine Ankunft wie in den vergangenen Jahren. Sofort musste Austin zum ersten Test und schließlich in die angeordnete Quarantäne. 

Nach einigen Tag in Isolation und einem weiteren negativen Covid-Test konnte er schließlich letzte Woche zum ersten RANGERS Training kommen. Wir freuen uns euch hier unseren neuen Running Back vorzustellen.

How old are you?

I am 23 years old, I will be 24 on April 23rd.

Where are you from? What’s special about your hometown?

I was born in North Carolina, but Colorado is my home. Colorado is special because of its beautiful scenery and mountains!

What position are you playing for the Rangers?

I am playing Running Back for the Rangers.

What is the crucial skill for your position?

The crucial skill for my position is having great peripheral vision and having a burst out of the backfield.

What Football skills are you best at?

My best attributes are running hard north and south, and catching the

ball out of the backfield.

Why are you playing football instead of any other sports?

I’ve been playing football for 15 years. It’s the greatest game on earth. That’s why I’m here.

Who’s your favourite NFL player and why?

My favourite NFL player is Walter Payton. They called him “Sweetness”, because there wasn’t anything as an offensive skill position player that he couldn’t do.

What was your greatest success in life?

My greatest success in life thus far was graduating in 4 and ½ years with my masters degree in business administration.

Where did you start playing football?

I started playing football at a nearby park near my house. It was called park and rec.

What other sports are you or have you been playing?

I have played basketball, ran track, wrestled, and played football.

Why did you choose Austria? Was it because of the country or because of the team itself?

I chose Austria because the Rangers were willing to give me a chance when no one else was. I’m excited to help the club win some ball games this season.

What do you want to see or learn about Austria?

I would love to see Vienna and all that it has to offer. I’d also like to eat some of the local foods and go on some hikes. Anything that is a staple to Austria, I’d like to experience before I leave.

What are your goals for this season (beside winning the championship ?)?

My goals for this season are to grow as an individual leader and to lead by example. I want to help the team in any way I can, wherever that may be. The rest will take care of itself.

Who was the first person of the team you met?

The first person on the team I met was the QB Benny. He was welcoming and I even stayed at his home for a short period of time. He is a great dude.

Anything else you’d like to tell the rangers community?

I’d like to personally thank my family, my girlfriend Calli, and everyone else at home that has helped me on this journey. I have a lot to prove, and I look forward to doing that with this football team!