The 1973 San Diego State Aztecs football team represented California State University San DiegoSan Diego State University was known as California State University, San Diego from 1972 to 1973. during the 1973 NCAA Division I 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 Claude Gilbert, in his first 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 for the second consecutive year, with a record of nine wins, one loss and one tie (9–1–1, 3–0–1 PCAA).
The team featured the country's top quarterback in Jesse Freitas (2,993 passing yars) and two of the country's top receivers in Darold Nogle and Keith Denson.
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Team players in the NFL The following were selected in the 1974 NFL draft.
Player Position Round Overall NFL team Claudie Minor Tackle 3 68 Denver Broncos Jesse Freitas Quarterback 6 133 San Diego Chargers The following finished their college career in 1973, were not drafted, but played in the NFL.
Player Position First NFL team Herb Dobbins Tackle 1974 Philadelphia Eagles Keith Denson Wide receiver 1976 New York Jets
Team awards Award Player Most Valuable Player(John Simcox Memorial Trophy) Jesse Freitas Outstanding Offensive & Defensive Linemen(Byron H. Chase Memorial Trophy) Claudie Minor, OffRich Ash, Def Team captainsDr. R. Hardy / C.E. Peterson Memorial Trophy Jesse Freitas, OffJoe Amaral, Def Most Inspirational Player Darold Nogle
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