Tavon Austin on breakout game, where he ranks among fastest players
Dan asked Tavon if he’s the fastest player in the NFL. “[There are] some fast guys out there,” Austin said. “Patrick Peterson, Devin Hester, DeSean Jackson.” He said he fears Peterson could take him, but would like to race him.
Dan also asked Austin if he got in trouble for fielding the punt he returned 98 yards at the 2-yard line. He said instincts told him to go for it. “I scored,” Austin said. “Everything was good.
Austin talked about which players he idolized. ” Barry [Sanders] and Warrick Dunn,” Austin said. “I wanted to go to Florida State. None of the Florida teams offered me. That’s why I went to West Virginia.”