The 1943-44 seasons were not played, due to the circumstances involving WWII. Early in the 2nd quarter, Martin Bayless forced a fumble that Gary Plummer recovered at the San Diego 33. [62], Missed opportunities cost the Chargers as they stayed winless. Nine Aztecs have been named Freshman All-Americans. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. San Diego again went for it on fourth down on their next possession, but Friesz threw incomplete on 4th and 7 from the Kansas City 33. Retrieved 2017-Jan-01. [21] They also signed journeyman quarterback Bob Gagliano to compete for the starting job. [57], John Friesz, who had completed over 89% of his passes in the final preseason game, failed to complete 50% in this game. [36], Leslie O'Neal had four of five Charger sacks. His willingness to do the dirty work sets an example for all Aztecs players, but especially the freshmen class. 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. An interception that was thrown by Friesz shortly afterward also led to no further points. For that reason, Oliver comes to The Mesa as the inspirational leader of the freshmen class. The Chiefs crossed midfield before having to punt again - this time, they pinned the Chargers at their own 1. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Soccer Stats - MLS - Women's - Division II & III - NASL - MASL - MISL - Search 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. Nate Lewis returned the ensuing kickoff 41 yards to start the Chargers off at their own 46 yard line. 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. "With TV distracted, UM whips Penn St." Gainesville Sun. Kitrick Taylor drew a 37-yard pass interference penalty to move into Raider territory, Lewis caught a 32-yard pass on 3rd and 4 to bring up 1st and goal from the 1, and Bernstine scored from there two plays later, closing the deficit to 97. From the ensuing kickoff, Lewis angled through a large hole to the right, and completed a 95-yard touchdown return without being touched. [47] Nonetheless, he led the team with 834 yards. Taylor had 5 receptions for 54 yards on the ensuing drive, and Derrick Walker appeared to have caught a 22-yard touchdown. [80], There was no scoring in the 3rd quarter. Friesz bounced back on the following possession, leading a 13-play, 86-yard drive that featured three third downs converted by passing. The following were selected in the 1992 NFL Draft. Australian Football Stats - Australian Football Search 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. San Diego did manage to score in the 2nd quarter after being pinned at their own 10. 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 . Friesz was named the starter on August 23, in the aftermath of the Chargers' final preseason game. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. # Name Class QB: 8: Tommy Maddox: WR: 2: Scott Miller: WR: 88: They played home games at Jack Murphy Stadium [note 1] in San Diego, California. 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. RANKINGS:Aztecs Make Move in Polls The Chargers chalked up 274 points, but the defense allowed 342. [14] Veteran tight end Arthur Cox was released midseason, on October 29. Or write about sports? [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. In 1991, Darnay Scotts 727 receiving yards set the school freshman record for receiving yards in a season. 18 San Diego State Aztecs. Or write about sports? When asked about Baskerville during fall camp, coach Hoke reiterated that while he is still learning, his development is going to start through the kicking gameon special teams, while noting that this is not the easiest defense for safeties to pick up immediately. Dan Henning took over the playcalling duties from offensive coordinator Ted Tollner going into the final quarter; two days later, Henning fired Tollner and retained the offensive coordinator role himself for the rest of the season. 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. [79] The Chargers started well, forcing a punt and going 75 yards in six plays to take the lead. (Schedule and Results), Other Notable Asst. San Diego's defense regressed in ranking, dropping from 5th in total yardage the previous year to 19th in 1991. The lineman came into fall camp twenty pounds leaner, which should help him become more of a force in the passing game. [85], With Bob Gagliano in at quarterback, the Chargers carried little threat in the second half. Leodalis De Vries, the next international star for Padres? "Miami jumps on OSU early." 23-6. 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. Reset Add New Recruits Add New Transfers Projected Combined Class Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. Thats one reason we really wanted to make sure he was going to be an Aztec.. Retrieved 2017-Jan-08. [89], Rod Bernstine scored three of the Chargers' four 4th quarter touchdowns in a come-from-behind win over Miami. He has good hands but is typically called upon to be an extension of the offensive line and help with blocking in the run game. Colorado State Rams The San Diego State football team represents the San Diego State Aztecs in college football. The first SDSU night game was played on September 25, 1930 at Lane Field. [37], Having scored 31 points in their opener, the Chargers could only manage a total of 23 in their next three games, all losses. Leslie O'Neal sacked quarterbacks 9 times. [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. Safety Darren Carrington played in all 64 regular season games during his four years in San Diego, starting 35 and intercepting 19 passes;[20] tackle Harry Swayne had accumulated only three starts in four years in Tampa Bay, but started 74 in six years with the Chargers. [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. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. San Diego State has won the Mountain West Special Teams Player of the Week 37 times since the leagues inception in 1999. [75] The Chargers opened the scoring after Kitrick Taylor's 48-yard punt return set them up at the Cleveland 12; their offense gained only 2 yards from there, but Carney made a 27-yard field goal. The Browns also gained two first downs before punting, with San Diego starting their next possession from their own 14. Recently, the Aztecs have found gold with safeties that excelled in college and made the leap to the NFL, most notably Tariq Thompson and Dwayne Johnson Jr. Collegiate Data ( about ) courtesy SABR's Collegiate Committee. The Aztecs, a Division I FBS team and a member of the Mountain West Conference, play their home games at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, California. Haskell has participated fully in fall camp, has taken practice reps with the three quarterbacks vying for the starting role, and played in both scrimmages. 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. 2011 San Diego State Aztecs Roster Alphabetical Numerical Position 2011 Roster # Player Pos Class Ht Wt Hometown (Previous Schools) 77 Alesi, Joel P FR -- 235 El Cajon, CA (Christian HS) 26 Andrews, Marcus DB SO 6-0 190 Los Angeles, CA (Crenshaw HS) 44 Andrews, Rob LB JR -- -- Pleasanton, CA (Foothill HS) 49 Autele, J.J. DL SR -- -- Join our linker program. Cornerback Gill Byrd led the team with six interceptions, while outside linebacker Leslie O'Neal had the most quarterback sacks with 9. Jordan Byrd was the last to win it this past December. It is no secret that this position group was hit the hardest from departing seniors in the secondary. [87], San Diego were outrushed for the first time since Week 1, by 161 yards to 75. 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). The Washington Huskies, who also finished 120 overall, were named as champions by the Coaches Poll. The Hurricanes were named as national champions by the AP Poll, the program's fourth national championship. Record: 4-12-0, 5th in He was 19 of 41 for 192 yards, with a touchdown and an interception. [78], San Diego lost despite clear advantages in rushing yardage (128 to 75) and passing yardage (192 to 127). The 1991 San Diego Chargers season was the franchise's 22nd season in the National Football League (NFL), the 32nd overall and the third and final season under head coach Dan Henning.The team failed to improve on their 6-10 record in 1990, losing eight of their first nine games and finishing at 4-12, their fourth consecutive losing season.. San Diego's poor record contrasted with a roughly . Friesz and Lewis connected on completions of 16 and 14 yards, both times converting third downs, and Carney sent the game into overtime with a 27-yard field goal, eleven seconds from time. Did you know? Add or remove players to calculate a new team ranking score. The 1991 San Diego Chargers season was the franchise's 22nd season in the National Football League (NFL), the 32nd overall and the third and final season under head coach Dan Henning. CHURCHILL: Is San Diego State for Real? We present them here for purely educational purposes. Find out more. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. They began their next drive at their own 38 with 2:22 to play. 1991 San Diego Chargers Head Coach: Dan Henning. Gagliano was 9 of 22 for 76 yards and an interception while being sacked three times for a loss of 22 yards. The official 2023 Football Roster for the Sacramento State . 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. Four plays later, Friesz threw a 2-yard touchdown pass to Butts. Plus, explore all of your favorite teams' player rosters on FOXSports.com today! [13] Other offensive departures included wide receiver Quinn Early, a 2nd-round pick in 1988 who was left exposed to Plan B free agency after catching 55 passes in three seasons, and claimed by the New Orleans Saints. Bernstine gained 14 yards on their first play from scrimmage, Harmon converted a 4th and 3 with an 18-yard reception, and Bernstine scored from 2 yards out on the ninth play of the drive. Pos. A Gagliano interception later set up the Jets' third touchdown; in the final quarter, he lost a fumble and twice threw incomplete on fourth down. The Raiders needed less than three minutes to respond, Jay Schroeder throwing a touchdown shortly after Stanley Richard was flagged for a 36-yard defensive pass interference penalty. 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. 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. 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. The 28 4th-quarter points tied a club record set in 1966, also against the Dolphins. [70] Lewis returned the opening kickoff 56 yards to the Raider 41, but San Diego could only gain 4 yards and were forced to punt. Some of our partners may process your data as a part of their legitimate business interest without asking for consent. Russell Sapp, RB/KR/PR -Big East Co-Special Teams Player of the Year. Years later the school decided to adopt purple and gold as the new school colors. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. [62], Rod Bernstine lost a fumble near midfield in the 3rd quarter, and Atlanta converted the turnover into three points with a field goal. College Football at Sports-Reference.com Blog and Articles. Ascending to a full-time role of associate head coach for offense and offensive development is Rob Chudzinski, previously BC's special assistant . Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. Following a Charger three-and-out, Seattle added another long Kasey field goal, this one from 54 yards out. Tolliver's main rival for the starting quarterback role, John Friesz, connected with Yancey Thigpen for a touchdown of his own in the second half (neither passer was intercepted). [5] Williams was displeased at being asked to play defensive tackle,[6] and wanted to renegotiate his contract. Some high school data is courtesy David McWater. It is the 23rd highest total in program history. San Diego moved back into Seattle territory, this time passing on a long field goal and going for it on 4th and 1 from the Seattle 36. [4], Lee Williams ended 1990 as the Chargers' career sack leader since records began in 1982, with 65 through seven seasons. Carney kicked a 19-yard chip shot on the next play, with five seconds remaining, and Hendrickson recovered a fumble on the ensuing kickoff to clinch the win. 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.. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. San Diego Normal School had school colors of white and gold. During a four-season stint in San Diego, Richard would go on to start 60 regular season games, including all sixteen during the 1994 Super Bowl run. But SDSU is not without its mark on the league. It is now a very well known tradition that the Aztecs wear all black on home games. Diverse team following across multiple sports leagues, but Aztecs come first in college athletics. New Orleans was forced to punt after picking up a single first down, and San Diego took over on their own 29 yard line, with 1:36 to work with.