The 1969 San Diego State Aztecs football team was an American football team that represented San Diego State CollegeSan Diego State University was known as San Diego State College from 1935 to 1971. during the 1969 NCAA University Division football season.
This was San Diego State's first year in the University Division and was the inaugural season for the Pacific Coast Athletic Association (PCAA).The Big West Conference was known as the Pacific Coast Athletic Association from its founding in 1969 through 1987. The team was led by head coach Don Coryell, in his ninth year, and played home games at San Diego StadiumSan Diego County Credit Union Stadium (SDCCU Stadium) was known as San Diego Stadium from its opening in 1967 through 1980. in San Diego, California.
They finished the season as conference champion and had a Pasadena Bowl victory over Boston University, 28–7. This third undefeated season under Coryell ended with a record of eleven wins, zero losses (11–0, 6–0 PCAA). The Aztecs were ranked eighteenth in the final UPI Poll.
The team's statistical leaders included Dennis Shaw with 3,185 passing yards, George Brown with 558 rushing yards, and Tim Delaney with 1,259 receiving yards.
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Team players in the NFL The following San Diego State players were selected in the 1970 NFL draft.
Player Position Round Overall NFL team Dennis Shaw Quarterback 2 30 Buffalo Bills Billie Hayes Defensive back 4 104 Cincinnati Bengals Lon Woodard Defensive end 7 166 New Orleans Saints Bill Pierson Center 12 306 New York Jets The following finished their college career in 1969, were not drafted, but played in the NFL.
Player Position First NFL team Carl Weathers Linebacker 1970 Oakland Raiders
Team awards Award Player Most Valuable Player(John Simcox Memorial Trophy) Dennis Shaw Outstanding Offensive & Defensive Linemen(Byron H. Chase Memorial Trophy) Bill Pierson, OffBill Van Leeuwen, Def Team captainsDr. R. Hardy / C.E. Peterson Memorial Trophy Dennis Shaw, OffTim Burnett, Def Most Inspirational Player Tim Delaney
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