1973 San Diego State Aztecs football team
American college football season
1973 San Diego State Aztecs football | |
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PCAA champion
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Conference | Pacific Coast Athletic Association |
Ranking | |
Coaches | No. 19 |
Record | 9–1–1 (3–0–1 PCAA) |
Head coach |
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Home stadium |
San Diego Stadium
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Seasons
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Team | W | L | T | W | L | T | ||||||
No. 19 San Diego State $ | 3 | – | 0 | – | 1 | 9 | – | 1 | – | 1 | ||
San Jose State | 2 | – | 0 | – | 2 | 5 | – | 4 | – | 2 | ||
Pacific (CA) | 2 | – | 1 | – | 1 | 7 | – | 2 | – | 1 | ||
Fresno State | 1 | – | 3 | – | 0 | 2 | – | 9 | – | 0 | ||
Long Beach State | 0 | – | 4 | – | 0 | 1 | – | 9 | – | 1 | ||
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The 1973 San Diego State Aztecs football team represented California State University San Diego [note 1] during the 1973 NCAA Division I football season as a member of the Pacific Coast Athletic Association . [note 2]
The team was led by head coach Claude Gilbert , in his first year, and played home games at San Diego Stadium [note 3] in San Diego, California . They finished the season as Conference Champion for the second consecutive year, with a record of nine wins, one loss and one tie (9–1–1, 3–0–1 PCAA).
Schedule
Date | Opponent | Site | Result | Attendance |
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September 22 | at Utah State * | W 35–7 | 10,225 [1] [2] | |
September 30 | Kent State * | W 17–9 | 28,461 [3] | |
October 6 | No. 13 Houston * |
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L 9–14 | 37,489 [4] [5] |
October 13 | New Mexico State * |
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W 27–0 | 36,552 [6] |
October 20 | at Pacific (CA) | W 13–10 | 14,785 [7] | |
October 27 | Florida State * |
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W 38–17 | 26,492 [8] |
November 3 | at San Jose State [note 4] | T 27–27 | 18,591 [9] | |
November 10 | Long Beach State [note 5] |
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W 17–2 | 26,961 [10] |
November 17 | at Fresno State [note 6] | W 41–6 | 5,160 [11] | |
November 24 | North Texas State [note 7] * |
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W 56–9 | 17,383 [12] |
December 1 | Iowa State * |
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W 41–29 | 38,627 [13] |
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Team players in the NFL
The following were selected in the 1974 NFL Draft . [16]
Player | Position | Round | Overall | NFL team |
Claudie Minor | Tackle | 3 | 68 | Denver Broncos |
Jesse Freitas | Quarterback | 6 | 133 | San Diego Chargers |
The following finished their college career in 1973, were not drafted, but played in the NFL. [17]
Player | Position | First NFL team |
Herb Dobbins | Tackle | 1974 Philadelphia Eagles |
Keith Denson | Wide receiver | 1976 New York Jets |
Team awards
Award | Player |
Most Valuable Player
(John Simcox Memorial Trophy) |
Jesse Freitas |
Outstanding Offensive & Defensive Linemen
(Byron H. Chase Memorial Trophy) |
Claudie Minor, Off
Rich Ash, Def |
Team captains
Dr. R. Hardy / C.E. Peterson Memorial Trophy |
Jesse Freitas, Off
Joe Amaral, Def |
Most Inspirational Player | Darold Nogle |
Notes
- ↑ San Diego State University was known as California State University, San Diego from 1972 to 1973.
- ↑ The Big West Conference was known as the Pacific Coast Athletic Association from its founding in 1969 through 1987.
- ↑ San Diego County Credit Union Stadium (SDCCU Stadium) was known as San Diego Stadium from its opening in 1967 through 1980.
- ↑ San Jose State University was known as California State University, San Jose from 1972 to 1973.
- ↑ The official name of Long Beach State has been California State University, Long Beach since 1972. However, it is still commonly known as Long Beach State.
- ↑ The official name of Fresno State has been California State University, Fresno since 1972. However, it is still commonly known as Fresno State.
- ↑ University of North Texas was known as North Texas State University from 1961 to 1987.
References
- ↑ "Utah State 2016 Media Guide" (PDF) . Archived from the original (PDF) on September 28, 2018 . Retrieved December 8, 2016 .
- ↑ "San Diego State Wins, Getting 35 in 2nd Half" . The Los Angeles Times . Los Angeles, California. September 23, 1973. p. III-14 . Retrieved March 15, 2017 – via Newspapers.com .
- ↑ Ray Yannucci (October 1, 1973). "Flood of Mistakes Ruins Kent State" . The Akron Beacon Journal . Akron, Ohio. p. B-5 . Retrieved January 16, 2017 – via Newspapers.com .
- ↑ "Houston 2016 Media Guide" (PDF) . Archived from the original (PDF) on December 20, 2016 . Retrieved December 8, 2016 .
- ↑ "Houston's 442 Yards Rushing Through Aztecs net 14-9 Win" . The Los Angeles Times . Los Angeles, California. October 7, 1973. p. III-14 . Retrieved February 22, 2017 – via Newspapers.com .
- ↑ "49ers Remain Winless, Lose to Pacific 10-6" . The Los Angeles Times . Los Angeles, California. October 14, 1973. p. III-14 . Retrieved January 16, 2017 – via Newspapers.com .
- ↑ "PCAA San Diego St. 13, Pacific 10" . The Los Angeles Times . Los Angeles, California. October 21, 1973. p. III-15 . Retrieved January 16, 2017 – via Newspapers.com .
- ↑ "Claremont-Mudd Rolls to 35-7 Win" . The Los Angeles Times . Los Angeles, California. October 28, 1973. p. III-12 . Retrieved January 16, 2017 – via Newspapers.com .
- ↑ Gary Rubin (November 4, 1973). "Aztecs tie Spartans with two seconds left" . The Argus . Fremont-Newark, California. p. 14 . Retrieved January 16, 2017 – via Newspapers.com .
- ↑ Jim McCormack (November 11, 1973). "Aztecs sack 49ers, 17-2" . Independent Press-Telegram . Long Beach, California. p. S-1 . Retrieved January 16, 2017 – via Newspapers.com .
- ↑ "Fresno State 2016 Media Guide" (PDF) . Retrieved December 8, 2016 .
- ↑ "Aztecs sack 49ers, 17-2" . Denton Record-Chronicle . Denton, Texas. November 25, 1973. p. C-1 . Retrieved January 16, 2017 – via Newspapers.com .
- ↑ "Iowa State 2016 Media Guide" (PDF) . Retrieved December 8, 2016 .
- ↑ "San Diego State 1973 Schedule" . Retrieved December 6, 2016 .
- 1 2 "San Diego State 2016 Football Media Guide" . Archived from the original on 2016-10-18 . Retrieved December 7, 2016 .
- ↑ "1974 NFL Draft" . Archived from the original on December 21, 2007 . Retrieved December 7, 2016 .
- ↑ "San Diego St. Players/Alumni" . Retrieved December 8, 2016 .
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