Austin Romaine Will Always Have Saturday
Defector • • sports
Key Points:
- Austin Romaine, a linebacker at Texas Tech, made headlines by intercepting two passes consecutively and returning both for touchdowns in a game against Sam Houston State, contributing to a 49-14 victory.
- This rare feat, sometimes called a "pick-six" or humorously a "pick-12" for two interceptions returned for touchdowns on back-to-back plays, is uncommon but not unprecedented in college football history.
- Despite this impressive performance, Romaine's future in professional football remains uncertain, with varying NFL draft rankings placing him anywhere from 7th to unranked among linebackers.
- Romaine has been described as a "downhill thumper," highlighting his aggressive playing style, which could serve him well both on the field and as a memorable personality off it.
- Regardless of his professional prospects, Romaine's standout game has earned him recognition and the potential for lasting local fame in Lubbock.
