The 1974 San Diego State Aztecs football team represented San Diego State University during the 1974 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 second 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 third consecutive year, with a record of eight wins, two losses and one tie (8–2–1, 4–0 PCAA).
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Team players in the NFL The following were selected in the 1975 NFL draft.
Player Position Round Overall NFL team Monte Jackson Defensive Back 2 28 Los Angeles Rams The following finished their college career in 1974, were not drafted, but played in the NFL.
Player Position First NFL Team Benny Ricardo Kicker 1976 Buffalo Bills Dwight McDonald Wide Receiver 1975 San Diego Chargers
Team awards Award Player Most Valuable Player(John Simcox Memorial Trophy) Dwight McDonald Outstanding Offensive & Defensive Linemen(Byron H. Chase Memorial Trophy) Tony Bachmann, OffBobby Henderson, Def Team captainsDr. R. Hardy / C.E. Peterson Memorial Trophy Bill Kramer, OffBobby Henderson, Def Most Inspirational Player Tim Delaney,Rance Olison
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