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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
Conf Overall
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
  • $ – 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] 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[edit]

DateOpponentSiteResultAttendanceSource
September 22at Utah State*
W 35–710,225[1][2]
September 30Kent State*
W 17–928,461[3]
October 6No. 13 Houston*
  • 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 20at Pacific (CA)
W 13–1014,785[7]
October 27Florida State*
  • San Diego Stadium
  • San Diego
W 38–1726,492[8]
November 3at San Jose State
T 27–2718,591[9]
November 10Long Beach State
  • San Diego Stadium
  • San Diego, CA
W 17–226,961[10]
November 17at Fresno State
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

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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

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Notes[edit]

  1. ^ San Diego State University was known as California State University, San Diego from 1972 to 1973.
  2. ^ The Big West Conference was known as the Pacific Coast Athletic Association from its founding in 1969 through 1987.
  3. ^ 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.
  2. ^ "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
  3. ^ 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
  4. ^ "Houston 2016 Media Guide" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on December 20, 2016. Retrieved December 8, 2016.
  5. ^ "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
  6. ^ "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
  7. ^ "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
  8. ^ "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
  9. ^ 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
  10. ^ 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
  11. ^ "Fresno State 2016 Media Guide" (PDF). Retrieved December 8, 2016.
  12. ^ "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
  13. ^ "Iowa State 2016 Media Guide" (PDF). Retrieved December 8, 2016.
  14. ^ "San Diego State 1973 Schedule". Retrieved December 6, 2016.
  15. ^ a b "San Diego State 2016 Football Media Guide". Archived from the original on October 18, 2016. Retrieved December 7, 2016.
  16. ^ "1974 NFL Draft". Archived from the original on December 21, 2007. Retrieved December 7, 2016.
  17. ^ "San Diego St. Players/Alumni". Retrieved December 8, 2016.
source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1973_San_Diego_State_Aztecs_football_team

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