The 1977 San Diego State Aztecs football team represented San Diego State University during the 1977 NCAA Division I football season as an independent.
The team was led by head coach Claude Gilbert, in his fifth 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 ranked #16 in the AP Poll and #18 in the UPI Poll, with a record of ten wins and one loss (10–1).
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Team players in the NFL The following were selected in the 1978 NFL draft.
Player Position Round Overall NFL team Deacon Turner Running back 2 45 Cincinnati Bengals Ron Smith Wide receiver 2 53 Los Angeles Rams Whip Walton Linebacker 3 75 Minnesota Vikings Mike Douglass Linebacker 5 116 Green Bay Packers Terry Jackson Defensive back 5 120 New York Giants Dennis Pearson Wide receiver 5 125 Atlanta Falcons
Team awards Award Player Most Valuable Player(John Simcox Memorial Trophy) Deacon Turner Outstanding Offensive & Defensive Linemen(Byron H. Chase Memorial Trophy) Scott Bradley, OffEd Imo, Def Team captainsDr. R. Hardy / C.E. Peterson Memorial Trophy Joe Davis, OffWhip Walton, Def Most Inspirational Player Tim Delaney,Ed Imo
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