LOGAN — Austin Albrecht, who was fired by Utah State University on July 2 as the football director for player development and community expressed his disappointment with being dismissed, but expressed his best wishes for Cache Valley and USU student athletes, said in a statement to Cache Valley Daily.
During the Gary Andersen/Matt Wells era at USU, a phrase often echoed in the locker room was ‘Once an Aggie, Always an Aggie.’ Today, that sentiment resonates even more deeply, serving as a reminder of my enduring connection to Utah State University.
My journey as an Aggie began in 2011 when I started my football career at USU. Returning in 2021 to join the football coaching staff has been a privilege beyond measure. Whether as a player or coach, my time here has been filled with love and gratitude. I am profoundly thankful for the countless individuals I’ve had the honor to work with every day, as well as for the incredible community of Cache Valley that I’ve been fortunate to call home. From dedicated student-athletes and supportive colleagues to the many wonderful people in the community, each day has been enriched by their presence.
I am deeply disappointed and saddened by the recent decisions made by Utah State University. However, as I transition into the next chapter of my life, my heartfelt wish remains for nothing but the best for the remarkable people of Cache Valley and for the student-athletes who wear our logo with pride.
Go Aggies!
Albrecht is one of four employees in the Utah State athletic department to have been fired relating to an incident in April 2023, the others being football head coach Blake Anderson, deputy athletic director Jerry Bovee and senior woman administrator Amy Crosbie. Albrecht played for the Utah State football team from 2012 to 2016, appearing in 39 games, including 27 starts on the offensive line. He joined Anderson’s staff in 2021.
