1968 San Diego State Aztecs football team
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| AP | No. 2 (AP small college) |
The 1968 San Diego State Aztecs football team represented San Diego State College[note 1] during the 1968 NCAA College Division football season.
This was San Diego State's last year in the College Division of the NCAA. They had been a member of the California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) for the previous 29 years, but competed as an Independent during the 1968 season. The team was led by head coach Don Coryell, in his eighth year, and played their home games at San Diego Stadium[note 2] in San Diego, California.
They finished the season undefeated for the second time under Coach Coryell, with nine wins, zero losses, and one tie (9–0–1). At the end of the season, the Aztecs were voted the College Division national champion for the third consecutive year in the UPI Small College Football Poll and No. 2 in the AP Small College Football Poll.
Schedule
September 14Texas–Arlington*
W 23–1835,227[1] September 20Northern Illinois*
- San Diego Stadium
- San Diego, CA
W 40–2130,560[2] September 28at Montana State*No. 1 AP / 1 UPI
- Gatton Field
- Bozeman, MT
W 34–229,000[3] October 12Texas Southern*No. 1 AP / 1 UPI
- San Diego Stadium
- San Diego, CA
W 42–2338,305[4] October 19Cal State Los Angeles*No. 1 AP / 1 UPI
- San Diego Stadium
- San Diego, CA
W 37–1444,169[5] October 26San Jose State[note 3]*No. 1 AP / 1 UPI
- San Diego Stadium
- San Diego, CA
W 48–634,641[6] November 2Fresno State[note 4]*No. 1 AP / 1 UPI
- San Diego Stadium
- San Diego, CA (Rivalry)
W 42–1224,387[7] November 9Southern Miss*No. 1 AP / 1 UPI
- San Diego Stadium
- San Diego, CA
W 68–743,766[8] November 23Tennessee State*No. 1 AP / 1 UPI
- San Diego Stadium
- San Diego, CA
T 13–1337,713[9] November 30Utah State*No. 2 AP / 1 UPI
- San Diego Stadium
- San Diego, CA
W 30–1937,425[10]
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Roster
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Team players in the NFL/AFL
The following San Diego State players were selected in the 1969 NFL Draft. [13]
| Player | Position | Round | Overall | NFL Team |
| Fred Dryer | Defensive End | 1 | 13 | New York Giants |
| Lloyd Edwards | Tight End | 3 | 75 | Oakland Raiders |
| Tom Nettles | Flanker | 7 | 179 | Kansas City Chiefs |
| Doug Fisher | Linebacker | 12 | 290 | Pittsburgh Steelers |
The following finished their college career in 1968, were not drafted, but played in the NFL. [14]
| Player | Position | First NFL Team |
| Clancy Oliver | Defensive Back | 1969 Pittsburgh Steelers |
| Nate Wright | Defensive Back | 1969 Atlanta Falcons |
Team awards
| Award | Player |
| Most Valuable Player (John Simcox Memorial Trophy) |
Tom Nettles |
| Outstanding Offensive & Defensive Linemen (Byron H. Chase Memorial Trophy) |
Larry Findley, Off Fred Dryer, Def |
| Team Captains Dr. R. Hardy / C.E. Peterson Memorial Trophy |
Dennis Shaw, Off Mike Meagher, Def |
| Most Inspirational Player | Mike Meagher |
Notes
- ^ San Diego State University was known as San Diego State College from 1935 to 1971.
- ^ 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 San Jose State College from 1935 to 1971.
- ^ California State University, Fresno was known as Fresno State College from 1949 to 1971.
References
- ^ "Aztecs Rally, Nip Arlington". Long Beach Independent Press-Telegram. Long Beach, California. September 15, 1968. p. C-1. Retrieved January 16, 2017 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Arvid Koontz (September 21, 1968). "San Diego State Wins 40–21, Northern's Offense Improved". The DeKalb Daily Chronicle. DeKalb, Illinois. p. 6. Retrieved January 16, 2017 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Aztec Defense Keys Triumph". Long Beach Independent Press-Telegram. Long Beach, California. September 29, 1968. p. S-2. Retrieved January 16, 2017 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Parks Leads CSLB To Upset Victory". The Los Angeles Times. Los Angeles, California. October 13, 1968. p. D 15. Retrieved January 16, 2017 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Aztecs Crush Diablos, 37-14, Before 44,169". The Los Angeles Times. Los Angeles, California. October 20, 1968. p. D-2. Retrieved January 16, 2017 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "San Jose Falls Victim To San Diego". Fresno Bee. October 27, 1968. p. 4-S. Retrieved January 16, 2017 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Bruce Farris (November 3, 1968). "Aztecs Start Slow, Then Trample FSC". Fresno Bee. p. 1-S. Retrieved January 16, 2017 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Aztecs Crush Mississippi Grids 68-7". Fresno Bee. November 10, 1968. p. 4-S. Retrieved January 16, 2017 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Tennessee State Ties Aztecs With Defense". The Los Angeles Times. Los Angeles, California. November 24, 1968. p. D 18. Retrieved January 16, 2017 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Aztecs Power Past Utah State 30-19". The Fresno Bee. Fresno, California. December 1, 1968. p. S2. Retrieved January 16, 2017 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "San Diego State Yearly Results". College Football Data Warehouse. Retrieved January 16, 2017.
- ^ a b "San Diego State 2016 Football Media Guide". Retrieved December 7, 2016.
- ^ "1969 NFL Draft". Retrieved December 7, 2016.
- ^ "San Diego St. Players/Alumni". Retrieved December 8, 2016.
