Aztec Football Has Final Workouts Before Saturday's Family Day Scrimmage Aug 16, 2008
SAN DIEGO - The San Diego State football team completed its third and final two-a-day practice of the week on Friday, working out for a combined four hours over the morning and late afternoon sessions. The Aztecs, who have been in fall training camp since reporting to campus on Aug. 4, will head to Qualcomm Stadium Saturday for the team's annual Family Day scrimmage, slated to begin at 2 p.m., with gates opening at 1 p.m.. (Goaztecs.com)
Aztec Football Completes 10th Day Of Camp As Saturday's Scrimmage Nears Aug 15, 2008
SAN DIEGO - With just two more days until its first intrasquad scrimmage of 2008 fall camp, the San Diego State football team practiced for the 10th consecutive day at the on-campus facility on Thursday afternoon. The Aztecs worked out for two and a half hours in warm, muggy weather conditions, ending the session with an extensive period of situational plays. (Goaztecs.com)
Aztec Football Practices Twice on Wednesday Aug 14, 2008
The San Diego State football team held a pair of practices on Wednesday. The first, held in the morning, was a physical session in full pads that lasted a little over two hours, while the second session, held late in the afternoon, was in half-pads. (Goaztecs.com)
Football 101 for Women Aug 14, 2008
San Diego State University Official Athletic Site. Long and staff to play host to football clinic on Aug. 20. (Goaztecs.com)
Leitner, Ello to Lead Aztec Football Radio Broadcasts in 2008 Aug 13, 2008
SAN DIEGO - Aztec Sport Properties, a Learfield Sports property, and Clear Channel Broadcasting announced Tuesday that Ted Leitner and Chris Ello will serve as the broadcast team for the upcoming San Diego State football season, beginning Aug. 30 (6:30 p.m.) against Cal Poly. The pair can be heard on AM 600 KOGO, the radio home of Aztec athletics. (Goaztecs.com)
Aztec Football Begins Second Week Of Fall Drills Aug 13, 2008
SAN DIEGO - The San Diego State football team entered its second week of 2008 fall camp Tuesday with a single afternoon workout at its on-campus facility. After practice, Aztec head coach praised the team's offensive line and singled out the play of linebacker , quarterback , wide receiver , defensive end and cornerback. (Goaztecs.com)
San Diego State Football Enjoys Two-Hour Practice Sunday Morning Aug 12, 2008
SAN DIEGO - With the first two-a-day practice looming on Monday, the San Diego State football team held a two-hour practice Sunday morning at the SDSU practice fields. It marked the sixth consecutive day of practice since the Aztecs opened fall camp last Monday. (Goaztecs.com)
Aztec Football Holds First of Three Two-a-Day Practices This Week Aug 12, 2008
SAN DIEGO - The San Diego State football team held a pair of practices on Monday, marking the first of three days with multiple practices this week. The Aztecs worked out at 8 a.m. and shortly after 4 p.m. today at the SDSU practice fields. (Goaztecs.com)
Aztec Football Dons Full Pads for Saturday Practice Aug 10, 2008
SAN DIEGO - San Diego State football team pulled out full pads for the first time during fall camp on Saturday as the Aztecs practiced for two and a half hours at the SDSU practice fields. Head coach was pleased with the effort and spirit during practice. (Goaztecs.com)
Aztec Football Completes Fourth Straight Workout Friday Aug 9, 2008
SAN DIEGO - The San Diego State football team worked out for the fourth consecutive day and the second straight day on campus Friday afternoon at the Aztec practice facility. The two and a half hour workout came in warm, sunny conditions and preceded the annual Big 50 dinner, where the players got a chance to eat a barbeque meal with their families and team supporters. (Goaztecs.com)
OOH-RAH: Pendleton provides a mental test Aug 3, 2008
If San Diego State football coach Chuck Long was interested in measuring the mettle of his team, the first two weeks of fall camp should provide some answers to what appear to be some rather thorny questions. The Aztecs, who report for camp Monday, will spend the following two days practicing at Camp Pendleton before returning to SDSU for a nine-day stretch that includes three two-a-day workouts, or half of the two-a-day sessions scheduled for the duration of camp. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Aztec Coaches Play Host to First Annual "Friday Night Lights" Jul 30, 2008
SAN DIEGO - San Diego State football head coach and his coaching staff will play host to the first annual "Friday Night Lights," a camp for high school prospects. The summer event is slated for Friday, Aug. 1, from 6-9:30 p.m. PT at the Aztec Athletics facilities. (Goaztecs.com)
Aztec Nation - Tuesday Edition Jul 23, 2008
Graham Watson of ESPN.com, " San Diego State football team will have fall boot camp -- literally. Beginning Aug. 4, the Aztecs will spend their first three days of fall camp at Camp Pendleton, a Marine Corps base in San Diego.". The Canadian Press on and hitting. (Goaztecs.com)
Aztec Football Picked to Finish Seventh in MWC Preseason Poll Jul 22, 2008
- The San Diego State football team has been picked to finish seventh in the Mountain West Conference preseason poll of MWC media members, the league announced Monday at its annual media day in Las Vegas, Nev. The Aztecs, who return 12 starters, including eight on the defensive side of the ball, received 92 points. (Goaztecs.com)
Long and Staff to Play Host to 2nd Annual Football 101 for Women Jul 15, 2008
Back by popular demand, San Diego State football head coach and his coaching staff will play host to Football 101 for Women, a clinic where women will be given the opportunity to learn the basics of the game in a relaxed setting and experience Aztec football first hand. The summer event is slated for Wednesday, Aug. 20, from 5:30-8 p.m. PT at the Aztec Athletics Center. (Goaztecs.com)
Aztec Football Single Game Tickets on Sale Monday, July 14 Jul 13, 2008
San Diego State football single game tickets for all six home contests will go on sale Monday, July 14, beginning at 9 a.m. PT. This will be the first opportunity to purchase single game tickets for home games against Cal Poly (Aug. 30), Idaho (Sept. (Goaztecs.com)
Aztecs land local QB Jul 6, 2008
San Diego State Football, Basketball, Recruiting ... by Tom ShanahanFour San Diego State football players drafted in 2008 were back home for this week's NFL Rookie Symposium at the La Costa Resort, but that's not the only reason it felt like a homecoming ... San Diego State Football Recruiting. (San Diego State Sports -- Rivals.com)
SDSU summer homecoming Jul 3, 2008
Four San Diego State football players drafted in 2008 were back home for this week's NFL Rookie Symposium at the La Costa Resort, but that's not the only reason it felt like a homecoming. SDSU alums La'Roi Glover and Akbar Gbaja-Biamila were among the speakers at the symposium designed by the NFL to help prepare rookies for life on and off the field as a pro football player. (San Diego State Sports -- Rivals.com)
AZTECS FOOTBALL: Aztecs lock up Wildcats' Morrison Jun 29, 2008
San Diego State football coach Chuck Long didn't have a single North County athlete in either of his last two recruiting classes. Now he has secured two in less than a week. (North County Times)
Former Aztecs in AFL Scheduled to Be Televised On ESPN2 Tonight Jun 10, 2008
SAN DIEGO - Former San Diego State football standouts and current Los Angeles Avengers defensive back and wide receiver will play Monday, June 9, on ESPN2 at 7 p.m. PT. The Avengers will host the Utah Blaze in tonight's game. Maze a four-year letterwinner for the Aztecs from 2003-06, played in 42 games for the Aztecs, finishing with 136 tackles, 20 pass breakups and four interceptions. (Goaztecs.com)
Ten Aztecs Named to Phil Steele's Preseason All-Conference Team Jun 5, 2008
CLEVELAND - Ten San Diego State football players were named to Phil Steele's 2008 Preseason All-Mountain West Conference team on Monday. earned first-team recognition, while and were second-team honorees. (Goaztecs.com)
Aztec Football Participates In Campus Trash Cleanup May 10, 2008
SAN DIEGO - Nearly 70 members of the San Diego State football team took part in a campus cleanup Wednesday afternoon. The players split into six groups to cover the 300-acre campus, picking up trash and debris for an hour and a half. (Goaztecs.com)
NCAA data shows SDSU football program not making the grade May 8, 2008
The San Diego State football program ranks fifth-worst among 119 Division I-A teams in its four-year Academic Progress Rate, according to data released Tuesday by the NCAA.. The NCAA has put the Aztecs' football and baseball teams on public notice for having poor historical records in the APR and will hit them with additional scholarship and practice time limitations if they do not improve this year. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Academic progress at SDSU is poor May 8, 2008
The San Diego State football program ranks fifth-worst among 119 Division I-A teams in its four-year Academic Progress Rate, according to data released yesterday by the NCAA.. SDSU AD Jeff Schemmel. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
News Conference Quotes From Aztec NFL Draft Choices May 3, 2008
San Diego State football players: Kevin O'Connell. April 30, 2008. (Goaztecs.com)
Aztecs coach Long holds off on ranking QBs May 2, 2008
San Diego State football coach Chuck Long, who was expected to announce yesterday that the team had trimmed its list of three potential starting quarterbacks to two, delayed the announcement until tomorrow. Long said he wanted his players to meet with their respective position coaches before releasing a two-deep chart. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Aztec Football Opens Final Week of Spring Drills With Tuesday Workout Apr 23, 2008
SAN DIEGO - The San Diego State football team returned to the practice field Tuesday afternoon to open its final week of 2008 spring drills at its on-campus facility. The workout was the 11th overall and is the first of four this week leading up to the annual Red-Black Game on Saturday at Mission Hills High School in San Marcos, Calif. (Goaztecs.com)
SDSU Football Completes Short Spring Scrimmage Saturday Apr 20, 2008
The San Diego State football team capped its third week of 2008 spring practice Saturday with a short intrasquad scrimmage at its on-campus practice facility. The Aztecs ran through just over 50 offensive plays under cloudy skies before completing the day with special teams drills. (Goaztecs.com)
SDSU Football Prepares For 50-Play Spring Scrimmage Saturday Apr 19, 2008
SAN DIEGO - The San Diego State football team completed its ninth workout of spring drills Friday afternoon, running through a short two-hour practice in preparation for Saturday's 50-play intrasquad scrimmage. The scrimmage will be open to the public with the Aztecs slated to hit the field at 1:30 p.m. at their on-campus facility. (Goaztecs.com)
SDSU Football Opens Second Full Week of Practices with Heavy Hearts Apr 17, 2008
SAN DIEGO - The San Diego State football team held its seventh practice of the spring season on Tuesday, but did so with heavy hearts. Prior to the two-and-a-half hour practice, Aztec players learned of the passing of head coach father on Monday morning in Illinois. (Goaztecs.com)
Scholarship Scramble Apr 16, 2008
In 2007, the San Diego State football team had 100 players on its roster, 85 percent of whom received financial aid. The Aztecs men's basketball team carried 14 players, while the women's squad had 13. (North County Times)
Aztec Football's Annual Red-Black Game Slated For April 26 Apr 15, 2008
The San Diego State football team will round out its 2008 spring drills with the annual Red-Black Game, slated for Sat. April 26, beginning at 1 p.m. The game will take place at Mission Hills High School in San Marcos, Calif. (Goaztecs.com)
SDSU Completes Busy Week on the Football Field Apr 13, 2008
SAN DIEGO - The San Diego State football team wrapped up its fourth practice in five days on Saturday with a brief scrimmage at the SDSU practice fields. "It was a good day today," Aztec head coach said. (Goaztecs.com)
San Diego State Holds Lengthy Practice on Friday Apr 12, 2008
San Diego State football held a nearly three-hour practice at the SDSU practice fields on Friday afternoon. It was the third practice in four days for the Aztecs. (Goaztecs.com)
Aztec Football Returns To Spring Drills With Tuesday Workout Apr 10, 2008
SAN DIEGO - The San Diego State football team returned to the practice field Tuesday afternoon following a 10-day absence for spring break. The Aztecs, who logged only two workouts in their first week of 2008 spring drills on March 25 and 28, donned full pads for the first time for the near three-hour practice at the team's on-campus facility. (Goaztecs.com)
Haywood\'s spring drills Apr 8, 2008
Haywood said he still follows San Diego State football and hopes this is the year third-year coach Chuck Long and his staff experience a breakthrough season. "I think Coach Long is a good guy, and I want to see the program get turned around," Haywood said. (San Diego State Sports -- Rivals.com)
SDSU Football Season Tickets, Notre Dame Tickets on Sale Apr 4, 2008
SAN DIEGO - San Diego State football season tickets for the upcoming 2008 season, featuring games against Mountain West Conference rivals Utah, Air Force, Colorado State and UNLV, are currently on sale at the Aztec Ticket Office. Season tickets for the six-game home schedule start at just $50, as little as $8. (Goaztecs.com)
Bob Lopez Named SDSU Director of Football Operations Apr 3, 2008
SAN DIEGO - San Diego State football head coach announced the hiring Wednesday of Bob Lopez as the director of football operations ... "He has been in operations at a very high level. The San Diego State football program will benefit from his vast experience.". (Goaztecs.com)
2008 football schedule Apr 2, 2008
San Diego State football schedule 2008 seasonSaturday, Aug. 30 CAL POLY at QualcommSaturday, Sept. 6 Aztecs at Notre DameSaturday, Sept. 13 Aztecs at San Jose StateSaturday, Sept. 20 Bye Saturday, Sept. 27 IDAHO at QualcommSaturday, Oct. 4 Aztecs at TCUSaturday, Oct. 11 AIR FORCE at QualcommSaturday, Oct. 18 Aztecs at New MexicoSaturday, Oct. 25 COLORADO STATE at QualcommSaturday, Nov. 1 Aztecs at WyomingSaturday, Nov. 8 Aztecs at BYUSaturday, Nov. 15 UTAH at QualcommSaturday, Nov. 22 UNLV at... (San Diego State Sports -- Rivals.com)
San Diego State Football Announces Its Complete 2008 Schedule Apr 2, 2008
Six home games, a road trip to Notre Dame and the 10th season of Mountain West Conference play highlight the 2008 San Diego State football schedule released Tuesday. The Aztecs, under third-year head coach , will start the 2008 campaign with four non-league games beginning Aug. 30, followed by eight straight weeks of league action. (Goaztecs.com)
Corey Boudreaux Gains 6th Year of Eligibility Mar 27, 2008
SAN DIEGO - San Diego State football head coach announced Wednesday that football student-athlete has been awarded a sixth-year of eligibility by the NCAA.. Boudreaux, a 6-1, 220-pound senior from Orange, Calif. (Goaztecs.com)
Aztec Football Completes First Spring Practice Mar 26, 2008
SAN DIEGO - The San Diego State football team hit the practice field for the first time in nearly four months Tuesday afternoon, completing a near three-hour workout at the Aztecs' on-campus facility. SDSU, which went without pads, ran through its normal position drills and finished with an extensive period of 7-on-7 and 11-on-11. (Goaztecs.com)
Aztec Football Opens Spring Drills Tuesday Afternoon Mar 25, 2008
SAN DIEGO - The San Diego State football team begins its 2008 spring practice schedule on Tuesday afternoon at the Aztecs' on-campus practice facility. The workout will be the first of 15 over the next five weeks for SDSU, culminating in the annual Red-Black game on April 26. (Goaztecs.com)
Group urges city to keep Qualcomm Stadium Mar 16, 2008
Its primary tenants would be San Diego State football (six games) and two bowl games. The stadium already loses about $10 million a year. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
2008 Aztec Football Camp Dates Set Mar 6, 2008
SAN DIEGO - The San Diego State football team will sponsor four summer camps this coming June on campus ... For more information regarding San Diego State Football Camps please call Meghan Cowen in the Aztec football office at 619-594-6769 ... 2008 San Diego State Football Camps. (Goaztecs.com)
Chargers won't wait to pursue stadium Feb 21, 2008
The city, losing millions on the site, will not keep Qualcomm for San Diego State football and bowl games. So you get a deal with the city and win an election, Fabiani says. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Chuck Long Announces San Diego State Football Coaching Staff Changes Feb 8, 2008
San Diego State University Official Athletic Site. Coach Long announced the departures of assistant coaches Joe Bob Clements and William Inge. (Goaztecs.com)
Weighty issue: Aztecs in a rush to bulk up lines Feb 6, 2008
Twenty-four hours in advance of national letter-of-intent day, San Diego State football coach Chuck Long isn't sharing many secrets. For those who have monitored the Aztecs' progress in recent seasons, however, it's not exactly a mystery where the shortcomings lie. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Wegher adds offer No. 3 Jan 31, 2008
San Diego State Football, Basketball, Recruiting. . (San Diego State Sports -- Rivals.com)
Shields set to check out Aztecs, Rebels Jan 11, 2008
San Diego State Football, Basketball, Recruiting ... San Diego State Football Recruiting. (San Diego State Sports -- Rivals.com)
San Diego State Football Signs Pair to National Letter Of Intent Jan 11, 2008
SAN DIEGO - San Diego State football head coach announced the signing Thursday of quarterback Drew Westling (Mission Viejo, Calif. and offensive tackle Taylor Wallace (Encino, Calif. (Goaztecs.com)
Williams recovering from back injury Jan 7, 2008
San Diego State Football, Basketball, Recruiting. Why Subscribe. (San Diego State Sports -- Rivals.com)
Seniors leave their mark on the Aztecs Dec 1, 2007
That's the combined offensive output of three North County products making their final appearance as members of the San Diego State football team today as the Aztecs close their season against No. 19 Brigham Young at Qualcomm Stadium at 3:30 p.m.. While senior day is a time to honor all 23 members of the Aztecs departing class, few made a bigger mark than Kevin O'Connell, Brandon Bornes and Brett Swain. (North County Times)
There's no quick fix for Aztecs' leaky defense Nov 26, 2007
According to head coach Chuck Long, the solution to the San Diego State football team's defensive black eye is a good deal more complex. In the Aztecs' 45-33 home loss to Texas Christian on Saturday, the Aztecs gave up a season-worst 694 yards, a program-worst 39 first downs and 376 rushing yards ---- which looked reasonable only in comparison to the 569 they allowed to Air Force the week before. (North County Times)
Aztecs postgame Nov 25, 2007
San Diego State football -- this goes with the game story. KEY STAT: 945. (North County Times)
Has SDSU improved? Final stretch will show Nov 16, 2007
From a surface point of view, this year's San Diego State football team appears to be better than last year's. Last year, SDSU was 3-9 and forced to play almost seven games without starting quarterback Kevin O'Connell, who was injured. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Aztecs' new returner supplies a real kick Nov 15, 2007
For the San Diego State football team's sophomore wide receiver, that part of his game-changing kick return for a touchdown in Saturday night's 38-30 win against Nevada-Las Vegas was what came naturally; the part the Aztecs coaching staff never doubted he could provide. The 5-foot-10 speedster'shands, in the opinion of head coach Chuck Long, were another matter. (North County Times)
Weighing in on heavy issueCurrent and former football players susceptible to packing on pounds Nov 14, 2007
The son of a former San Diego State football player, Kmet has a keen understanding of what it takes to play at the next level. It's a mix of being quick on the field and having the weight to play on the line, explained Kmet, who splits time in the spring between Bonita Vista's track and field and lacrosse teams. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Victory keeps San Diego State's bowl hopes alive Nov 11, 2007
LAS VEGAS -- A week after finishing off a phenomenal 21-point comeback, the San Diego State football team had to sweat and squirm and pray that it was not about to find itself on the other end of the exact same shocking scenario ... RB Brandon Sullivan is starting to look a lot like a workhorse for the San Diego State football team. (North County Times)
Won't SDSU ever grow up? Nov 9, 2007
San Diego State football coaches always seem to say the same thing each year. This year's team is a young team, they say. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Online Video Of UNLV vs. SDSU Made Available Nov 9, 2007
LAS VEGAS - CSTV Networks, Inc. announced that the UNLV vs. San Diego State football game on November 10, 2007, will be available across the nation as part of a special online pay-per-view event. The special presentation of this match-up will be available live and on-demand via Internet video streaming for one-time payment of $14. (Unlvrebels.com)
The buzz is back Nov 7, 2007
SAN DIEGO -- Chuck Long was rounding the 55th Street corner near campus, as San Diego State football coach's Tuesday afternoon jog neared its end. Nearby, Aztecs quarterback Kevin O'Connell was wearing a grin, knowing that he jogged SDSU fans' consciousness with his performance Saturday night. (North County Times)
Excitement hits SDSU finally Nov 6, 2007
San Diego State football coach Chuck Long has been part of postgame locker-room celebrations that have toasted crucial conference victories, league titles and national championships. Yet never, Long said yesterday, has he seen a reaction that topped that of the Aztecs in the wake of their 27-24 comeback win over Wyoming on Saturday. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Behind Enemy Lines: San Diego State Nov 2, 2007
San Diego Union-Tribune beat writer Mick McGrane joines us this week to "Behind Enemy Lines." McGrane is the San Diego State football beat writer and gives us his take on the Aztec football team as it prepares for their game with the Cowboys Saturday in San Diego. (To continue reading this article you must be a subscriber. (Wyoming Sports -- Rivals.com)
Aztecs move indoors Oct 25, 2007
SAN DIEGO -- The San Diego State football team will resume practice today for the first time since the escalation of the firestorms when it holds two indoor workouts at the Aztec Recreation Center. Wearing tennis shoes on the on-campus facility's four basketball courts, the Aztecs will hold full-team drills in the morning and split-squad sessions in the afternoon. (North County Times)
