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. [80], Miller finished with 5 catches for 128 yards. After an exchange of punts, the Chargers converted on fourth down for the third time in the game, this time with Butts gaining 2 yards on a 4th and 1. Source: Outgoing [76], The Chargers forced punts on the first two Browns drives of the second half, giving them excellent field position both times; drives of 41 and 48 yards were capped by touchdown runs from Harmon and Butts, and San Diego led 173 late in the 3rd quarter. Pos. Friesz completed 6 of 8 passes for 48 yards on the ensuing drive, and Butts tied the score from the 5 after fighting through tacklers on the goal line. The sheer volumeof Aztecs players in the NFLis likely to increase over time, perhaps moreso on the defensive side of the ball Long's specialty is defense. Friesz finished the drive with a 6-yard touchdown pass to Lewis, two plays into the 2nd quarter. [73], San Diego then misplayed a squib kick, which bounced between two Chargers and over the head of Lewis, who chased the loose ball backwards and managed to recover it at his own 1 yard line, with 14 seconds left. Twelve of those players have either been offensive linemen (3), running backs/fullbacks (4), or defensive backs (5). [44], at Anaheim Stadium, Los Angeles, California, A pair of controversial coaching decisions played key roles as the Chargers lost another close game. Add or remove players to calculate a new team ranking score. Cleveland drove 77 yards on their next possession, scoring their third touchdown in three possessions and tying the score with 4:09 to play. The school voted on new colors and landed on scarlet and black. After the second of these, Kansas City went 70 yards in only 4 plays, taking the lead on Vlasic's touchdown pass to Harvey Williams with 3:00 to play. He was the first Charger quarterback to do this since Dan Fouts in 1982. "With TV distracted, UM whips Penn St." Gainesville Sun. San Diego State has a solid footprint in NFL history, however. : 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. It was the fifth consecutive game in which they gained at least 150 rushing yards. Do you have a sports website? 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. Offseason Transfers. During spring camp, Armsteads name was continually brought up by coaches and fellow teammates as someone who had impressed. The official 2023 Football Roster for the Sacramento State . Gainesville Sun. The Rams then drove 80 yards in 8 plays, tying the scores with a Jim Everett touchdown pass. UC San Diego and San Diego State alumni living in Americas Finest City. They began their next drive at their own 38 with 2:22 to play. Denver faced a 3rd and 12 on their next possession, but Elway converted with a 33-yard completion to a wide-open Mark Jackson. At SDSU, Aguek Arop has left angels in his wake, Samuel Zavala, rising prospect for the Padres, There will never be another Aztec like Jesse Matthews. Only two Aztecs have won League Freshman of the Year, and both were running backs. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. San Diego State. Chargers staff expected Richard to start games as a rookie. The 49ers broke through late in the first half, with Jerry Rice's leaping catch giving them the lead. Rod Bernstine saw increased opportunities while Butts was eased back in, rushing for 766 yards despite a three-game midseason stint on injured reserve. Butts converted with a 14-yard run off right tackle, setting up another field goal and pulling the Chargers within a point at 109. 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? Two plays later, Butts swept for 17 yards down to the Saints' 3, and Hendrickson went in for the touchdown on the next play. In 1991, Darnay Scotts 727 receiving yards set the school freshman record for receiving yards in a season. 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. [94], Three Chargers were named to the 1992 Pro Bowl. 1991 San Diego State Aztecs Roster Previous Year Next Year Record: 8-4-1 (33rd of 107) ( Schedule & Results ) Conference: WAC Conference Record: 6-1-1 Coach: Al Luginbill (8-4-1) Points For: 420 Points/G: 32.3 (15th of 107) Points Against: 365 Opp Pts/G: 28.1 (86th of 107) SRS: 2.61 (45th of 107) SOS: -1.08 (68th of 107) Greene finished his career at Prescott High School in Arizona as the school leader with eight blocked kicks. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. Neither quarterback had over 100 passing yards, and rookie Eric Bieniemy scored the Chargers' only touchdown in the 4th quarter. They completed the season with a record of eight wins, four losses and one tie (841, 611 WAC). Kirk Morrison was the first. Avid sports fan and historian of basketball, baseball, football and soccer. Carney was short from 53 yards out on the next Charger drive. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. Kitrick Taylor's 29-yard punt return set the Chargers up at the Seattle 33 with 1:35 to play. San Diego took over on the opposition 19, but Friesz was sacked on first down and intercepted on third down. All rights reserved. Boise State Broncos Scoring; Points Allowed; Teams . On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Avinger is one of the finalists for the second cornerback starting position opposite Tayler Hawkins. However, with the aid of several recruiting service profiles, high school highlights, and listed measurables, projecting future NFL Draft status can also be a fun task. College Football at Sports-Reference.com Blog and Articles. [38] The defense struggled the following week, letting 49ers' quarterback Steve Young break four tackles on a 47-yard touchdown run, and giving up another touchdown on a drive lasting over 12 minutes. The 1991 UCLA Bruins football team represented the University of California, . Much of the play-by-play, game results, and transaction information both shown and used to create certain data sets was obtained free of charge from and is copyrighted by RetroSheet. Gill Byrd forced a fumble on the next play, but Seattle recovered, and scored six plays later on a pass from Krieg to Mike Tice. The Aztecs 2021 freshman class has high-profile names, highly touted recruits, and star potential at key positions on both sides of the ball. . Friesz had another opportunity to throw a touchdown pass, but his hurried pass went over Miller's head as he broke alone into the end zone. Nate Lewis returned the ensuing kickoff 41 yards to start the Chargers off at their own 46 yard line. Steve Hendrickson caught a 2-yard touchdown pass two plays later. Only two plays later, Green broke away for a 63-yard touchdown. 1991. Pete Stoyanovich missed the extra point after the first of these, so the Dolphins led 2310. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. Friesz was intercepted on a 3rd and 10 from the Denver 36, and the Broncos drove into field goal range, tying the score at 66 shortly before halftime. Diverse team following across multiple sports leagues, but Aztecs come first in college athletics. [3], 1991 San Diego State Aztecs football team, The official name of Long Beach State has been, 1991 Western Athletic Conference football standings, "San Diego State 2016 Football Media Guide", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=1991_San_Diego_State_Aztecs_football_team&oldid=1067758748, Outstanding Offensive & Defensive Linemen, This page was last edited on 25 January 2022, at 01:11. They played home games at Jack Murphy Stadium[note 1] in San Diego, California. The team was led by head coach Al Luginbill, in his third year. However, Burt Grossman had jumped offside, negating the score and enabling Denver to continue their drive, which ended with a touchdown run by Green which put the Broncos ahead to stay. 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. In return, San Diego received the Oilers' 1st-round draft pick in 1992, as well as rookie wide receiver Shawn Jefferson. 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. Retrieved 2017-Jan-14. Ronnie Harmon's 23-yard run was the longest play on the ensuing drive, which ended with a successful trick play. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. 20 ranked draft classes in his three full years in Ann Arbor. Who plays outfield for Padres before Tatis returns? New York forced a punt and drove 76 yards on their second drive to make it 140, and Friesz was also intercepted before the opening quarter ended. He was the top receiver in the game for either team, gaining 111 yards on three receptions, including touchdowns catches of 64 and 35 yards from Billy Joe Tolliver. Following a Charger three-and-out, Seattle added another long Kasey field goal, this one from 54 yards out. [62], Missed opportunities cost the Chargers as they stayed winless. New Orleans went back in front on their next drive, Walsh finding ex-Charger Quinn Early for a touchdown and a 2114 lead. Join our linker program. Thats one reason we really wanted to make sure he was going to be an Aztec.. 2018. "[40], John Friesz, a sixth-round draft pick for San Diego in 1990, started every game. The year finished with an appearance in the Freedom Bowl in Anaheim, California vs. the Tulsa Golden Hurricane. The final Charger drive began at their own 6 yard line with only 23 seconds to play, and ended with an interception. [24] Despite a lengthy holdout (resolved on August 3),[25] he did, with fourteen starts in 1991. We present them here for purely educational purposes. We present them here for purely educational purposes. Green scored his third touchdown two plays later, and the Chargers' final possession ended with Friesz being sacked and losing a fumble in Bronco territory. [60], The Charger defense gave up 344 passing yards and 456 total yards, both of which would stand as season highs. Hockey Stats - NHL - WHA - Minor League Hockey - Search 262 for 487, 2,896 yards, 12 td, 15 int, & 10 rushes for 18 yards and 0 td, 159 rushes for 766 yards, 8 td, & 11 catches for 124 yards and 0 td, 42 catches for 554 yards, 3 td, & 3 rushes for 10 yards and 0 td, 0.5 sacks, 0 interceptions, 1 fumble recovered, 1.0 sacks, 0 interceptions, 1 fumble recovered, 5.5 sacks, 0 interceptions, 2 fumbles recovered, 1.0 sacks, 2 interceptions, 2 fumbles recovered, 7.0 sacks, 0 interceptions, 0 fumbles recovered, 9.0 sacks, 0 interceptions, 0 fumbles recovered, 0.0 sacks, 6 interceptions, 0 fumbles recovered, 0.0 sacks, 1 interception, 1 fumble recovered, 0.0 sacks, 2 interceptions, 0 fumbles recovered. 1991 UCLA Bruins football team roster Players Coaches Offense. After three plays gained only one yard, Dan Henning opted to go for it on fourth down, and Butts forced his way through the middle of the line for a touchdown and a 1410 lead, with just two seconds remaining in the half. Teams Index; AFC East . San Diego State: WR: Nate Lewis: 16: 2: 10/19/1966 ' "Oregon Tech: CB: Cedric Mack: 7: 9: 09/14/1960 ' "Baylor: T . He blocked five field goals and three punts! Over 5,000 fans attended the game to watch the Aztecs beat the San Diego Marines 39-0. [87], The offensive improved in the 3rd quarter. [14] Veteran tight end Arthur Cox was released midseason, on October 29. Armstead is listed as the co-backup T running back with Chance Bell behind starter Greg Bell on the teams week one depth chart released Thursday. [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. [24], In the later rounds, San Diego selected tight end Duane Young. Hokes expertise is already being felt on The Mesa. After the next three possessions ended in punts, the Seahawks tied the score. Years later the school decided to adopt purple and gold as the new school colors. Ronnie Harmon paced pass catchers, grabbing 59 passes, while Anthony Miller accumulated 649 receiving yards. 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. Friesz converted a 3rd and 19 with a 29-yard completion to Jefferson, and Bernstine scored his second touchdown on 3rd and goal from the 1. Friesz responded with a 25-yard touchdown pass to Harmon early in the final quarter. On 3rd and 2 from the 5, Bernstine went up the middle for a touchdown, and the first Charger lead. Or write about sports? Some defensive statistics Copyright Sports Info Solutions, 2010-2023. The Rams then produced their fourth 80+ yard touchdown drive of the game, this time going 87 yards, with Everett throwing another touchdown to put his team 3021 up. Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Saturday, March 4, 12:52AM. Inspirational Leader: #30 LB Dominic Oliver. [3] The Chargers did manage some good wins, defeating two teams (the Los Angeles Raiders and the New Orleans Saints) who made the playoffs in 1991, and a third (the Miami Dolphins) who missed the postseason only because of their defeat in San Diego. The following were selected in the 1992 NFL Draft. Stay tuned. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. This time, Friesz was sacked and fumbled, Cedric Figaro recovering for Cleveland. Only two Aztecs have won League Freshman of the Year, and both were running backs. Retrieved 2017-Jan-07. [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. [39], Friesz won the starting quarterback role in the final preseason game. Visit ESPN to view the San Diego State Aztecs team roster for the current season Or write about sports? Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. Some school's results have been altered by retroactive NCAA penalties. By halftime, the Raiders had a 1905 advantage in total yardage. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. Friesz threw for 2,896 yards, while throwing 12 touchdowns and 15 interceptions: he had a passer rating of 67.1, falling short of the league average of 76.2. Padres Jackson Merrill keeps earning high praise, Padres to open discussions with Soto, Hader on, Senior Night: Eight Aztecs play their last minutes inside Viejas Arena, The SDSU Football Podcast Episode 63: Special Guest Jesse Matthews, Broncos with a stellar second half to defeat Aztecs 66-60, Cavallini scores, Rodriguez earns man of the match as Xolos and Atlas draw 1-1, Improved player development will be key to Padres success, Padres to open discussions with Soto, Hader on long-term deals. Following Sundays scrimmage, coach Hoke stated, I think Will is very talented. [71], San Diego's offense continued to find more success with the run than the pass, with 158 of their 258 yards coming on the ground. Full San Diego State Aztecs roster for the 2022 season including position, height, weight, birthdate, years of experience, and college. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. As a matter of policy, Sports Reference only reports the results of games as played on the field. Basketball Stats - NBA - ABA - WNBA/Women's - G-League/D-League - Minor League Basketball - Search We and our partners use data for Personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. [30] Some analysts were surprised by the selection of Bieniemy, the Chargers already having a strong running game, and by the price paid for Moten. Harmon then converted a 4th and 4 with a 5-yard catch, but the Chargers had to settle for another field goal, and a 1312 deficit early in the final quarter. Although the Aztecs return all contributing running backs from last season, including Greg Bell, Chance Bell, Kaegun Williams, and Jordan Byrd, there may be ample opportunity for Armstead to find a playing role on this team this season. 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. This past Sunday, Baskerville led all defenders with four solo tackles in the second scrimmage, including one tackle for a two-yard loss. Appearance on this list means the player, Scores from any date in Major League history, Minor, Foreign, College, & Black Baseball, Frequently Asked Questions about MLB and Baseball, Subscribe to Stathead Baseball: Get your first month FREE. Buffalo Bills; Miami Dolphins; New England Patriots; New York Jets; . It is rare to have an incoming college athlete just as focused on the humanitarian aspect of his life than his football aspect. Additional data on current and past college seasons can be found at Boyd's World . Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? Roster includes most starters and key reserves. 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. David Brandon cut in front of Lewis to intercept the pass and return the ball 30 yards for the winning touchdown. Friesz underthrew an open Jefferson in the front of the end zone on the next play, and San Diego settled for a field goal. His impact at SDSU goes far beyond the numbers. Chargers Historical 1991 Stats 1991 Games. His talent and athleticism, especially his ability to outrun defenders, has been evident and has only fueled the excitement and eagerness of the fanbase that wants to see him on the field.