The 1971 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 1971 NCAA University Division football season as a member of 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 Aztecs were led by head coach Don Coryell, in his eleventh 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 with a record of six wins and five losses (6–5, 2–3 PCAA).
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Team players in the NFL The following were selected in the 1972 NFL draft.
Player Position Round Overall NFL team Willie Buchanon Defensive back 1 7 Green Bay Packers Tom Reynolds Wide receiver 2 49 New England Patriots Martin Imhof Defensive end – Defensive tackle 4 84 St. Louis Cardinals Robert West Wide receiver 4 90 Dallas Cowboys Bruce Ward Guard 6 141 San Diego Chargers Brian Sipe Quarterback 13 330 Cleveland Browns Marv Owens Wide receiver 14 361 Minnesota Vikings
Team awards Award Player Most Valuable Player(John Simcox Memorial Trophy) Tom Reynolds Outstanding Offensive & Defensive Linemen(Byron H. Chase Memorial Trophy) Steve Henson, OffTy Youngs, Def Team captainsDr. R. Hardy / C.E. Peterson Memorial Trophy Brian Sipe, OffWillie Buchanon, Def Most Inspirational Player Ty Youngs
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