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1973 San Diego State Aztecs football

PCAA champion

ConferencePacific Coast Athletic Association
Ranking
CoachesNo. 19
Record9–1–1 (3–0–1 PCAA)
Head coach
Home stadiumSan Diego Stadium
Seasons
← 1972
1974 →
1973 Pacific Coast Athletic Association football standings
  • t
  • e
  • Conf Overall
    Team W   L   T W   L   T
    No.19San 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
    • $ – Conference champion
    Rankings from Coaches Poll

    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]inSan 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[edit]

    DateOpponentSiteResultAttendanceSource
    September 22atUtah State*
  • Logan, UT
  • W 35–710,225[1][2]
    September 30Kent State*
  • San Diego, CA
  • W 17–928,461[3]
    October 6No. 13Houston*
    • San Diego Stadium
  • San Diego, CA
  • L 9–1437,489[4][5]
    October 13New Mexico State*
    • San Diego Stadium
  • San Diego, CA
  • W 27–036,552[6]
    October 20atPacific (CA)
  • Stockton, CA
  • W 13–1014,785[7]
    October 27Florida State*
    • San Diego Stadium
  • San Diego
  • W 38–1726,492[8]
    November 3atSan Jose State
  • San Jose, CA
  • T 27–2718,591[9]
    November 10Long Beach State
    • San Diego Stadium
  • San Diego, CA
  • W 17–226,961[10]
    November 17atFresno State
  • Fresno, CA (rivalry)
  • W 41–65,160[11]
    November 24North Texas State*
    • San Diego Stadium
  • San Diego, CA
  • W 56–917,383[12]
    December 1Iowa State*
    • San Diego Stadium
  • San Diego, CA
  • W 41–2938,627[13]
    • *Non-conference game
  • Rankings from Coaches' Poll released prior to the game
  • [14][15]

    Team players in the NFL[edit]

    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[edit]

    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

    [15]

    Notes[edit]

    1. ^ 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.
  • References[edit]

    1. ^ "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.Open access icon
  • ^ 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.Open access icon
  • ^ "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.Open access icon
  • ^ "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.Open access icon
  • ^ "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.Open access icon
  • ^ "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.Open access icon
  • ^ 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.Open access icon
  • ^ 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.Open access icon
  • ^ "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.Open access icon
  • ^ "Iowa State 2016 Media Guide" (PDF). Retrieved December 8, 2016.
  • ^ "San Diego State 1973 Schedule". Retrieved December 6, 2016.
  • ^ a b "San Diego State 2016 Football Media Guide". Archived from the original on October 18, 2016. 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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