The San Diego State football team represents the San Diego State Aztecs in college football. As a matter of policy, Sports Reference only reports the results of games as played on the field. [2] They struggled in close games, going 28 when the margin was seven points or fewer; during Henning's reign, they were a cumulative 622 in such games. On the final play of the 3rd quarter, Miller appeared to have earned them a first down at the Chief 18, but Harmon was penalized for a chop block and they were forced to punt. See also The Q. Stanley Richard snagged a Steve DeBerg pass for his first career interception on the next Chiefs drive,[67] but DeBerg came back with a touchdown pass midway through the 2nd quarter. Do you have a sports website? Find out more. 1991 UCLA Bruins football team roster Players Coaches Offense. Football vs Butler November 5, 2022 1:00 PM. In EVTs article on his commitment, Hart explained that he proudly lists his zero-star status on his Twitter bio so that student-athletes know that stars dont mean anything.. The Chargers scored again through rookie wide receiver Shawn Jefferson, but no time remained on the clock by then. John Friesz completed 12 of 34 passes, for 123 yards, with a touchdown and three interceptions. The Chiefs crossed midfield before having to punt again - this time, they pinned the Chargers at their own 1. The Seahawks threatened to get on the scoreboard shortly before halftime, reaching a 1st and goal at the 4. Collegiate Data ( about ) courtesy SABR's Collegiate Committee. Brady Hoke cranked up one good season at San Diego State in 2010, turned it into the Michigan job in 2011, took back the gig in the Americas Finest City in 2020, and last year it all came together with historic 12-win season. The Chargers' reply began at their own 20 yard line. 23-6. [55], at Three Rivers Stadium, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, San Diego lost their opener after giving up a crucial late touchdown. For that reason, Oliver comes to The Mesa as the inspirational leader of the freshmen class. All rights reserved. The Chargers came straight back with a 7-play, 80-yard touchdown drive, Friesz completing a 43-yard pass to Miller that moved the ball to the 1, from where Bernstine went up the middle for the score. 1991 Oct 6. [32], Ronnie Harmon made several big plays as the Chargers won their preseason opener against the Oilers. The Chargers' passing offense was among the NFL's weakest, but their running game, featuring Marion Butts, Rod Bernstine and Ronnie Harmon, ranked second in the league with over 2,200 yards. But the loftier goal that he set is to win the NFL Walter Payton Man of the Year Award, which is presented to a player for their volunteer and charity work off the field and performance on the field. Carney's field goal drew the Chargers to within six points. [90] Following an exchange of field goals, Miami went 103 up with under six minutes to play in the first half, Dan Marino rounding off an 80-yard drive by running 10 yards for a touchdown on 3rd and goal. Nine Aztecs have been named Freshman All-Americans. After a short completion, Friesz was intercepted as the game ended. Will Blackwell holds the school record for most receptions by a freshman in a season. Is a road grader as a run blocker and shows the feet to project as an excellent pass blocker as wellhas all the raw tools to be a future mid-round NFL draft pick.. He was also the top rusher, despite having only one carry: a 51-yarder that set up Tolliver's third touchdown pass. Elder thwarted the Jets with an end-zone interception on 3rd and goal from the 7, but New York led 143 at halftime. The corner will be called upon to replace the departed defensive backs from last season. In his scouting report on Simmons, Greg Biggins, National Recruiting Analyst from 247sports, said that he can overwhelm an opposing defensive lineman with his size and strength. [89], Rod Bernstine scored three of the Chargers' four 4th quarter touchdowns in a come-from-behind win over Miami. Harmon had a 10-yard run, and Friesz converted a 3rd and 1 with a 5-yard pass to McEwen, before Carney was wide left on a 47-yard kick with five seconds to play. See our list of forfeits and vacated games for more details. Gill Byrd seized 6 opponent throws. We present them here for purely educational purposes. (Schedule and Results), Other Notable Asst. Soccer Stats - MLS - Women's - Division II & III - NASL - MASL - MISL - Search [75], The Chargers were kept out of the end zone as they slipped to 18. [56] Newly-installed starting quarterback John Friesz lost a fumble on the game's third play, and Gary Anderson put the Steelers ahead with a 38-yard field goal. Its hard to pick a freshman with something to prove, given that most have yet to step onto the field. He was the first Charger quarterback to do this since Dan Fouts in 1982. [9] Only five days later, Tolliver was traded to the Atlanta Falcons for their 5th-round pick in the 1992 draft,[10][11] Another quarterback, Mark Vlasic, was left unprotected from Plan B free agency, and signed for the Kansas City Chiefs in March. Of the 4th down draw play, he said, "They had a three-man line and eight people in coverage we felt that was our best shot to get the ball downfield. In return, San Diego received the Oilers' 1st-round draft pick in 1992, as well as rookie wide receiver Shawn Jefferson. Many thanks to him. The Rams then drove 80 yards in 8 plays, tying the scores with a Jim Everett touchdown pass. [62], Rod Bernstine lost a fumble near midfield in the 3rd quarter, and Atlanta converted the turnover into three points with a field goal. Lynell Hamilton won Mountain West Freshman of the Year in 2003, and Ronnie Hillman took home the honor in 2010. Anderson added three further field goals, the last of these early in the final quarter, running the lead to 193. Football at St. Thomas October 29, 2022 10:00 AM. After gaining a first down, they ran out the clock. Only two Aztecs have won League Freshman of the Year, and both were running backs. Record: 8-4-1 (33rd of 107) (Schedule & Results), Bowl Game: Lost Freedom Bowl 28-17 versus Tulsa. Friesz threw his only completion of the drive on the next play, faking a handoff before finding Craig McEwen in the right side of the end zone for a touchdown. Something to Prove: #98 DL Avory Iosefa-Hart. He scored four touchdowns in four years with the Chargers, backing up Marion Butts and later Natrone Means. Kitrick Taylor's 29-yard punt return set the Chargers up at the Seattle 33 with 1:35 to play. After Carney pulled three points back with a 43-yard field goal, Gill Byrd dove to intercept Elway at the Bronco 33. They finished the season 120 overall and 20 in the Big East while playing a partial conference schedule. [64], Early in the second half, Seau read an out route, intercepted John Elway, and returned the ball 44 yards for an apparent touchdown. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. Butts had back-to-back carries of 23 and 12 yards to start the drive, and Harmon took a screen pass for 11 yards on 3rd and 11 before Carney made a 53-yard field goal. [82], The key reception by Samuels was one of only two during his single season in the NFL. Hokes expertise is already being felt on The Mesa. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. San Diego State athletics have contributed to the National Football League (NFL). "With TV distracted, UM whips Penn St." Gainesville Sun. Gainesville Sun. RANKINGS:Aztecs Make Move in Polls The 1991 San Diego State Aztecs football team represented San Diego State University during the 1991 NCAA Division I-A football season as a member of the Western Athletic Conference (WAC). It was the fifth consecutive game in which they gained at least 150 rushing yards. Henning said in the aftermath of the game, "We'll give John a chance to keep that spark going. Shawn Jefferson took an end-around 27 yards on the next play; San Diego reached a 4th and 7 on the Atlanta 21 with five minutes remaining, and opted for another field goal try, which Carney made from 39 yards out. 2014. [91], Marino dominated the 3rd quarter, completing 7 of 7 on two drives, and finishing both with touchdown passes. GOLD- New additions Graduate transfers & freshmen. He selected guard Eric Moten, who spent his six-year career in San Diego, starting 61 games despite a severe knee injury in 1993. 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Smith 9 yard pass from Sacca (Fayak kick), Spencer 8 yard pass from Torretta (Huerta kick), K. Williams 63 yard punt return (Huerta kick). Record: 8-4-1 (33rd of 107) (Schedule & Results), Bowl Game: Lost Freedom Bowl 28-17 versus Tulsa, Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Saturday, March 4, 6:41AM. They began their next drive at their own 38 with 2:22 to play. Primarily a blocker, he had 38 receptions in 64 starts across five seasons with the Chargers. In the final quarter, Butts took a short pass, bounced off a tackle near the line of scrimmage, and broke away for a 46-yard gain to the Kansas City 9. Brister responded by leading a 9-play, 80-yard drive that ended with his touchdown pass to Chris Calloway, and the Steelers led 103 at halftime. Rod Bernstine took a handoff from Friesz and swept right, before pulling up and throwing to an unmarked Nate Lewis for an 11-yard touchdown. [89], San Diego had slightly more first downs (2321) and yards (366349) but committed 14 penalties for 117 yards. After joining the Chargers as a free agent in 1988, he had been a starter through most of his first three seasons, but had seen less time in 1991. Head coach Dan Henning expressed disappointment with the performance of both quarterbacks after neither managed to complete 50% of their passes against the Rams, though Friesz was let down by Anthony Miller dropping a probable touchdown pass. : Bobby Jackson (Running Backs), Jim Mora (Defensive Backs), Jack Reilly (Quarterbacks) and Ted Tollner (Assistant Head Coach/QB), Preseason Odds: Super Bowl +5000; O/U: 6.5, Training Camp: UC San Diego (San Diego, California), Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Friday, March 3, 2:32PM. The following were selected in the 1992 NFL Draft. From there, they were pushed back ten yards by a holding penalty, called on Arthur Cox. [78], Carney was short from 56 yards early in the 3rd quarter (Henning mistakenly believed the kick would be a 51-yarder), and Seattle drove to the Charger 29 before Billy Ray Smith intercepted Dave Krieg. He dazzled Aztecs fans following his commitment to SDSU over a year ago with his highlight tape leaping on top of an SUV and workout clips shown on ESPN. Thats one reason we really wanted to make sure he was going to be an Aztec.. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. It would not surprise anyone with some early success to see Armstead become the primary back behind Greg Bell and potentially take over the starting spot next season. Do you have a blog? [89], Former Charger Mark Vlasic replaced DeBerg for the second half. The San Diego State football team represents the San Diego State Aztecs in college football. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Gainesville Sun. The Browns also gained two first downs before punting, with San Diego starting their next possession from their own 14. Of the safety, he explained that the Chargers did not run quarterback sneaks and that they didn't consider trying a deliberate incompletion, believing that the 250-pound Butts could avoid being tackled for a loss. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. The 22 players above him on the list are all running backs, including Donnell Pumphrey, whose 6,405 career yards rank first in program and college football history. Fantasy Football . The official 2023 Football Roster for the Sacramento State . They played home games at Jack Murphy Stadium[note 1] in San Diego, California. 1991 San Diego Chargers Head Coach: Dan Henning. [36], Leslie O'Neal had four of five Charger sacks. After a Jets field goal, they did manage to move from their own 25 to the New York 28; this was the furthest they penetrated into New York territory all game, but Carney missed a field goal to end the drive. Friesz converted third downs with completions to Miller and Lewis as he moved the Chargers from their own 20 to the Cleveland 24. [31] Wide receiver Yancey Thigpen was a Pro Bowler twice in his career. [divider]San Diego State Football:Home| Roster| Stats However, he later de-committed reopened his recruitment and chose SDSU instead. The 28 4th-quarter points tied a club record set in 1966, also against the Dolphins. We present them here for purely educational purposes. [88] After forcing the Chiefs to punt on their first possession, San Diego put together an 18-play, 80-yard touchdown drive that took 11:52 off the clock. Joe Phillips then forced a fumble by Roger Craig, which Henry Rolling recovered and returned 53 yards to the Raider 13. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. [48] He also scored eight touchdowns, a career-high. But the loftier goal that he set is to win the NFL Walter Payton Man of the Year Award, which is presented to a player for their volunteer and charity work off the field and performance on the field. Continue with Recommended Cookies. The school voted on new colors and landed on scarlet and black. On the next two plays, Harmon gained a yard and Butts lost one; the Rams called timeout after each play, and stopped the clock with a single second remaining. On their next drive, San Diego drove from their own 16 to a 4th and 1 from the Browns 2, with Friesz completing four passes of over ten yards. 1991 Standings Stats Rosters Games. [42] Anthony Miller was the Chargers' leading receiver despite spending the final three weeks of the season in injured reserve; the bulk of his 649 yards came in a run of four games from Weeks 7 through 11. San Diego had one more drive, but it began at their own 8 with 14 seconds to play. Harmon picked up two first downs, with a 14-yard reception and an 11-yard run, moving the ball to midfield, but the Chargers gained only five yards on their next three plays, and John Kidd pinned Cleveland at their own 6 yard line with a punt. Marion Butts carried the ball for a team-best 834 yards for San Diego, while Rod Bernstine also contributed to the rushing attack. [77] They went three-and-out on their opening possession, and Seattle drove 56 yards for a touchdown, taking a lead they kept for the rest of the game. This years freshman class includes several highly touted players who are poised to lead the Aztecs into their new stadium and beyond. Cleveland drove 77 yards on their next possession, scoring their third touchdown in three possessions and tying the score with 4:09 to play. Thats one reason we really wanted to make sure he was going to be an Aztec., Offensive coordinator Jeff Hecklinski also spoke about Haskell this week, stating that with any true freshman on a college campus for the first time, their focus is to make sure he is on stable footing as we continue to grow him and he continues to develop. He added that Haskell is a tremendous talent, is exactly what he hoped he would be and even more, and we look forward to the great future that he has.. Retrieved 2017-Jan-08. The 2021 class, Hokes first full one as head coach, was ranked 62nd. It is no secret that this position group was hit the hardest from departing seniors in the secondary. Houston led 2928 late in the game, but Donnie Elder's interception set up John Carney to hit the winning field goal from 27 yards out with 2:04 to play. Coaching the 2011-12 Aztecs is his first year as the head coach. [87], The offensive improved in the 3rd quarter. Basketball Stats - NBA - ABA - WNBA/Women's - G-League/D-League - Minor League Basketball - Search The Chargers gained no further first downs throughout the first half; the Raiders had numerous scoring threats, though they managed only three field goals by Jeff Jaeger. San Diego took over on their own 28, needing only a field goal to win. He was named to the fourth team by the Sporting News in 2001. The Hurricanes were named as national champions by the AP Poll, the program's fourth national championship. Atlanta drove into Charger territory, but their kicker Norm Johnson also missed (short from 53 yards). Harmon had a 15-yard run on a draw, and Friesz completed passes of 13 yards to Lewis and 29 yards to Chris Samuels, the latter moving the ball to the 1 yard line. WATCH: Cooper Kupp Saves Jared Goff From Sure Interception. The San Diego Chargers of the National Football League ended the 1991 season with a record of 4 wins and 12 losses, finishing fifth in the NFL's West Division of the American Football Conference. Kitrick Taylor was seventh in the league with 9.6 yards per punt return.[54]. The Chiefs, who had failed to gain a first down since their second touchdown, pick up four on their next drive, but Nick Lowery missed a 44-yard field goal with 3:11 to play. The Rams used the bulk of that time on another 80 yard touchdown drive, with Robert Delpino's touchdown run tying the game at 1414, with 19 seconds left. Simmons, a hometown kid from Helix High School, was rated as the 14th-best guard in the 2021 recruiting class and the 24th-best recruit in the state of California regardless of position by ESPN. Three plays later, Richard intercepted Marino and returned the ball to the Dolphin 43. [23], The Chargers had the ninth pick in the draft - they used this on Stanley Richard, a safety Beathard described as, "one of the top two football players in the draft," noting that he had the speed to play cornerback as well as safety. Whether Avinger wins the starting position or becomes the primary backup, it is evident that he will play a big role on the team this season. Night games have become a San Diego State University football tradition. Cleveland went three-and-out, and Bernstine carried three times for 31 yards as the Chargers again threatened to score, reaching a 3rd and 9 from the Browns 21. Butts was stopped on fourth down on their first possession, but they drove 89 yards for a touchdown the next time they had the ball. As a matter of policy, Sports Reference only reports the results of games as played on the field. Smith recovered a fumble in Saints' territory early in the final quarter, but the Chargers turned the ball back over when Friesz threw incomplete on 4th and 2 from the 25. 2018. Gill Byrd stopped the next two Steeler drives with interceptions of Bubby Brister, but the Chargers failed to convert either turnover into points, with John Carney missing a 36-yard kick after the second interception - he did, however, convert a career-high 48-yard attempt on the next Charger possession. Seattle saw out the remaining two minutes without difficulty. The Jets finished the season with a record of 8-8, qualifying for the playoffs for the first time since 1986 as one of three AFC Wild Card teams losing by the Houston Oilers in their . Find out more. San Diego State. With the first of these, they selected defensive tackle George Thornton, who went on to start sixteen games in two seasons with the club. Leodalis De Vries, the next international star for Padres? [71], Los Angeles scored a field goal on the opening possession of the second half and were threatening to take the lead early in the final quarter, having gained a first down at the Charger 33. He blocked five field goals and three punts! New Orleans then crossed midfield, but lost another fumble, this time forced by Sam Seale, recovered by Bayless and lateraled to Byrd, who returned the ball to the Charger 37 with 6:31 to play. As chronicled in an EVT article, Oliver wants to break the Aztecs all-time sack record of 34 held by Kabeer Gbaja-Biamila. [57], John Friesz, who had completed over 89% of his passes in the final preseason game, failed to complete 50% in this game. [89], Kansas City took the overtime kickoff and punted, pinning the Chargers at their own 4. [61] San Diego failed to cross midfield on each of their first four possessions, punting each time while the Falcons built a 100 lead. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. We and our partners use data for Personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. We present them here for purely educational purposes. Friesz completions of 15 and 16 yards helped San Diego get as far as their 40 before they too were forced to punt. During spring camp, Armsteads name was continually brought up by coaches and fellow teammates as someone who had impressed. Friesz underthrew an open Jefferson in the front of the end zone on the next play, and San Diego settled for a field goal. Did you know? An example of data being processed may be a unique identifier stored in a cookie. Boise State Broncos Record: 4-12-0, 5th in An interception that was thrown by Friesz shortly afterward also led to no further points. Do you have a blog? After receiving the kickoff, Pittsburgh was twice penalized and was faced with a 3rd and 19 from their own 11, with 1:44 still on the clock and San Diego holding two timeouts. Four plays later Bernstine swept left and went 63 yards untouched for the clinching score, benefitting from a key block at the line by Derrick Walker. san diego state softball roster. Neither quarterback had over 100 passing yards, and rookie Eric Bieniemy scored the Chargers' only touchdown in the 4th quarter. He had only 75 yards passing through the first three quarters. Friesz fumbled while being sacked on the next play, but Courtney Hall recovered for a loss of 9. Rod Bernstine saw increased opportunities while Butts was eased back in, rushing for 766 yards despite a three-game midseason stint on injured reserve. [73], Delpino scored his second touchdown of the game midway through the 3rd quarter, rounding off an 82-yard touchdown drive. Other Sports Stats - World TeamTennis Stats - World TeamTennis Search Over 5,000 fans attended the game to watch the Aztecs beat the San Diego Marines 39-0. [66] Rookie Kansas City running back Harvey Williams returned the opening kickoff for 76 yards, setting up a Christian Okoye touchdown only 79 seconds into the game. Following Sundays scrimmage, coach Hoke stated, I think Will is very talented. Could that great start come next year when SDSU opens their new stadium against Arizona? Teams Index; AFC East . Each of these players was a former Charger. He blocked five field goals and three punts! He received a scout grade of 88 by 247sports, and picked the Aztecs over several Power 5 schools closer to his Texas hometown. Two plays later, Miller took a mid-range pass for a 58-yard gain to the Seattle 9, setting up another Butts touchdown, this time from a yard out. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. They were in Raider territory on their next two drives as well, but punted both times, either side of a Los Angeles field goal drive. He threw a second interception on the next Charger possession, setting up a 49er touchdown, and a third late on in the game. [27] The second, acquired through the previous season's trade of Gary Anderson to Tampa Bay,[28] was used on running back Eric Bieniemy. Glenn, a starter in 65 of the previous 67 games, was left unprotected in Plan B free agency, amid rumors of a lack of attention to conditioning, and a failure to report to training camp while negotiating a contract. Dan Henning coached the team.if(typeof ez_ad_units != 'undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[728,90],'statscrew_com-banner-1','ezslot_12',158,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-statscrew_com-banner-1-0'); Baseball Stats - AL - NL - AAGPBL - Minor League Baseball - Search [62], Bernstine carried 12 times for 78 yards, and Butts 8 times for 63, as San Diego gained 184 of their 313 total yards on the ground. Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Saturday, March 4, 6:41AM. [84] The game's opening kickoff was short; Mitchell Benson, a defensive lineman who usually blocked on kick returns, fielded the ball at his own 24 but fumbled, with the Jets recovering. When he was at Michigan, Hoke went toe to toe with Ohio States Urban Meyer and Alabamas Nick Saban to bring home the No.6, No.4, and No. Frequently Asked Questions about the NFL and Football, Pro-Football-Reference.com Blog and Articles, Subscribe to Stathead Football: Get your first month FREE. San Diego took over on the opposition 19, but Friesz was sacked on first down and intercepted on third down. The lineman came into fall camp twenty pounds leaner, which should help him become more of a force in the passing game. Since that day, over 75% of all Aztec games, home and away, have been played at night. Full-year historical Major League statistics provided by Pete Palmer and Gary Gillette of Hidden Game Sports. Friesz finished the drive with a 6-yard touchdown pass to Lewis, two plays into the 2nd quarter. In the Aztecs unique 3-3-5 defense, the three safety positions become essential to the defenses overall success. By halftime, the Raiders had a 1905 advantage in total yardage. If the Aztecs secondary is going to sustain its excellence over the next few seasons with the new influx of players, Baskerville will be the one at the forefront leading the way. Most Important Player: #34 S CJ Baskerville. The 1991 Miami Hurricanes football team represented the University of Miami during the 1991 NCAA Division I-A football season. [91], Bernstine had 13 carries for 104 yards and three touchdowns. [17] Nose tackle Les Miller, a starter in ten games the previous year, joined Early as a Plan B signing for the Saints. Football Stats - NFL - CFL - AFL - Arena Football - Indoor Football - Search The Chargers were backed up by an Eric Moten holding penalty, but Friesz found Miller for a touchdown on 2nd and goal from the 15. The other two spots will be filled with new starters who should contribute well. They were invited to the Orange Bowl where they defeated Nebraska, 220. Buffalo Bills; Miami Dolphins; New England Patriots; New York Jets; . Butts converted with a 14-yard run off right tackle, setting up another field goal and pulling the Chargers within a point at 109. John Kidd came in to punt, but his kick was blocked and ran back 37 yards for a touchdown. Davidson. [21] They also signed journeyman quarterback Bob Gagliano to compete for the starting job. If you would like to change your settings or withdraw consent at any time, the link to do so is in our privacy policy accessible from our home page.. The Washington Huskies, who also finished 120 overall, were named as champions by the Coaches Poll. Harmon's 21-yard run and Taylor's 18-yard reception on 3rd and 15 were the longest gains, and McEwen caught a 1-yard touchdown pass in what would prove to be his final NFL game. Find out more. [12] Vlasic had started once for the Chargers the previous season, and three times in total.