The 1970 San Diego State Aztecs football team represented San Diego State CollegeSan Diego State University was known as San Diego State College from 1935 to 1971. during the 1970 NCAA University Division football season as a member of the Pacific Coast Athletic Association.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 tenth 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 co-champions of the conference, with a record of nine wins and two losses (9–2, 5–1 PCAA).
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Team players in the NFL The following were selected in the 1971 NFL draft.
Player Position Round Overall NFL team Ken Burrow Wide receiver 2 33 Atlanta Falcons Henry Allison Guard – Tackle 2 50 Philadelphia Eagles Tom Shellabarger Tackle 5 108 Philadelphia Eagles Tom Hayes Defensive back 6 137 Atlanta Falcons Leon Van Gorkum Defensive end 8 195 San Diego Chargers Lindsey James Running back 16 397 Atlanta Falcons The following finished their SDSU career in 1970, were not drafted, but played in the NFL.
Player Position First NFL team Terry Mendenhall Linebacker 1971 Oakland Raiders
Team awards Award Player Most Valuable Player(John Simcox Memorial Trophy) Tim Delaney Outstanding Offensive & Defensive Linemen(Byron H. Chase Memorial Trophy) Henry Allison, OffLeon Van Gorkum, Def Team captainsDr. R. Hardy / C.E. Peterson Memorial Trophy Tim Delaney, OffLeon Van Gorkum, Def Most Inspirational Player Tim Delaney,Terry Mendenhall
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