A recruit with royalty Aug 28, 2008
San Diego State basketball recruit Alec Williams is the grandson of a San Diego sports legend, Art Powell. Go inside to read how pleased Grandpa is Williams committed to SDSU.. (San Diego State Sports -- Rivals.com)
Merriman's influence offers Buchanan a boost Jul 8, 2008
Heavyweight Tye Fields, a former San Diego State basketball player, is known as Big Sky, a reference to his Montana origins. Fields had to have thought the sky was falling on him the other night when he was matched against the experienced Monte Barrett. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Shelley & Thomas to SDSU May 16, 2008
AztecSportsReport hopes you enjoy this free feature on San Diego State basketball. Tyrone Shelley and Malcolm Thomas, Pepperdine's leading scorers as freshmen last season, will transfer home to play for the Aztecs, their high school coach told Aztec Sports Report. (San Diego State Sports -- Rivals.com)
SDSU Basketball News Conference Quotes May 15, 2008
Opening statement: "We have had a number of good news items for San Diego State basketball, most recently the signing of Tim lsland, a junior college player, who has signed with San Diego State. He is a very good perimeter player. He brings an ingredient that we need; he can shoot the basketball. So we are really excited about adding Tim to the program next year. Another piece of good news, I met this morning with . I say good news, good news for the Aztecs. After careful investigating between... (Goaztecs.com)
San Diego State Basketball Signs Tim Island May 15, 2008
San Diego State University Official Athletic Site. The Aztecs signed Tim Island to play basketball at SDSU in 2008-09. (Goaztecs.com)
What's the lowdown on the Padres' slowdown? May 6, 2008
That club had skillful athletes such as Tony Gwynn, a former San Diego State basketball star and third-round baseball draft pick; Alan Wiggins, a speedster who could play second base and left field; Garry Templeton, a smooth, quick-footed shortstop who hit well from both sides of the plate; and center fielder Kevin McReynolds, who combined pretty good speed with power. I remember (manager) Dick Williams used to say about Tony Gwynn and Alan Wiggins: Speed always shows up every single night,... (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
One-and-done basketball sham is legally a shame Apr 23, 2008
Reason tells Steve Fisher that San Diego State basketball would benefit if the NBA were to raise its age limit from 19 to 20. Righteousness tells him the age limit is arbitrary and unfair; that the marketplace should determine when a player is ready. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
ESCONDIDO: Former teacher honored at foundation fundraiser Apr 18, 2008
Inside the gym, more than 750 people gathered to honor the popular special education teacher and former San Diego State basketball player whose "charm, wit and absolute love for his students was made very apparent by Kim everyday," Smith said. "He loved his students and was loved by his students," she said. (North County Times)
Tim Sullivan Feb 9, 2008
Feb. 8 (UNION-TRIBUNE) Steve Fisher did not start San Diego State basketball from scratch. The program dates to Dec. 20, 1921, and a 30-13 drubbing of the San Diego County All Stars. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Fisher managed to inject hoopla into SDSU hoops Feb 9, 2008
Steve Fisher did not start San Diego State basketball from scratch ... Steve Fisher did not start San Diego State basketball from scratch, but he has become its Don Coryell. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Aztecs' ex-BMXer enjoying the ride Jan 20, 2008
Emerging from the substantial shadows cast by former standouts Brandon Heath and Mohamed Abukar, Wade is fast becoming the signature of a San Diego State basketball team that heads into tonight's meeting with Wyoming as the Mountain West Conference's only undefeated squad in league play. In the Aztecs' past two games, the 6-foot-6 junior forward has averaged 21. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
No surprises if this is Lynch's San Diego finale Dec 21, 2007
"More Monday night- Monday's Broncos-Chargers game can be seen on ESPN, but will also be on Channel 10 (ABC) in San Diego.- Last Monday's Bears-Vikings game on ESPN posted a 9.5 rating and was seen by 11.293 million people, making ESPN the most-watched TV network that night, the fourth time this year that has happened. ESPN's 16 NFL games account for eight of the 10 biggest household audiences for any basic cable TV program in 2007.- After working Monday's Broncos-Chargers game, Tafoya will... (North County Times)
Erroneous Shula shoulda stood pat on Patriots Nov 11, 2007
San Diego State basketball players should go to one mandatory class to learn two words: designated driver. Athletes in line to gather medals taken from defrocked Marion Jones must have no drug history. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Education: Audit calls CSU execs' raises dubious Nov 7, 2007
The report provided several examples of questionable or costly reimbursements, including one involving a San Diego State basketball coach, that never went before the CSU board. Board Chairwoman Robert Atchenberg said the report shows no violations of policy or law. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Diamondbacks right back in it Sep 5, 2007
One exception is Tony Clark, a 6-7 former San Diego State basketball player. Clark had hit three home runs against Young this season, and when Young threw him a 2-1 fastball in the first, Clark hit it 438 feet for his 13th home run and a 2-0 lead. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Aztecs' Habel kicked off team Aug 25, 2007
"I think that everybody here has a responsibility, first to themselves, then to San Diego State, and then to San Diego State basketball," head coach Steve Fisher said on Friday ... "That being said, this was a situation where we felt it would not only be good for San Diego State basketball, but we could be good for him."We thought it would be a win-win situation, and unfortunately it did not turn out to be. (North County Times)
Gregg Gottlieb Leaves SDSU Men's Basketball Program Aug 8, 2007
"He has grown steadily into an extremely loyal, valuable and important asset to San Diego State basketball. We are happy for him and his wife, Mandy, and sad for us. He will be a wonderful asset to Coach Braun and the California program. We wish him well.". Gottlieb, who also served as SDSU's recruiting coordinator, spent eight seasons on Montezuma Mesa, including the last five years as an assistant on Fisher's staff. (Goaztecs.com)
Aztec Basketball Releases 2008 Mountain West Conference Schedule Aug 8, 2007
"The fact that we have been selected to be on national television five times is an indication of how others feel about San Diego State basketball," Fisher said. "We are very pleased the entire country will be able to see Aztec Basketball.". (Goaztecs.com)
Gwynn joins baseball greats on memorable induction day Jul 30, 2007
"Gwynn thought of nearly everything else.He thanked his brothers ---- Charles and Chris ---- with whom he "hit figs, tape ball and rolled-up socks" in the family's backyard in Long Beach.He thanked his youth and high school coaches, both in basketball and baseball.He thanked San Diego State basketball coach Tim Vezie and Aztecs baseball coach Jim Dietz.He thanked former teammates Steve Garvey, Tim Flannery, Terry Kennedy, Bruce Bochy and Graig Nettles for talking baseball with him during the... (North County Times)
Mark Zeigler chat transcript Jul 24, 2007
The Spirit, you might remember, regularly got TV ratings that were higher than San Diego State basketball. MMJ4mil(Q) Do you think the USMNT keep the current kits they have or will Nike change them. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
San Diego State Basketball Press Conference Quotes Feb 23, 2007
San Diego State University - Official Athletic Site. San Diego State press conference quotes. (Goaztecs.com)
Fields ready to make statement in ring Jan 25, 2007
The 6-foot-8-inch, 270-pound Fields, a former San Diego State basketball player, reacts with a smile and a shrug. Advertisement. (Las Vegas Review-Journal -- Sports)
