The 1979 San Diego State Aztecs football team represented San Diego State University during the 1979 NCAA Division I-A football season as a member of the Western Athletic Conference (WAC).
The team was led by head coach Claude Gilbert, in his seventh 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 with a record of eight wins and three losses (8–3, 4–2 WAC).
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Team players in the NFL The following were selected in the 1980 NFL draft.
Player Position Round Overall NFL team Terrell Ward Defensive back 7 188 Philadelphia Eagles Kevin Fidel Center 10 263 Cleveland Browns The following finished their college career in 1979, were not drafted, but played in the NFL.
Player Position First NFL team Lucious Smith Defensive back 1980 Los Angeles Rams
Team awards Award Player Most Valuable Player(John Simcox Memorial Trophy) Tony Allen Outstanding Offensive & Defensive Linemen(Byron H. Chase Memorial Trophy) Pete Inge, OffRandy Mastin, Def Team captainsDr. R. Hardy / C.E. Peterson Memorial Trophy Pete Inge, Off Most Inspirational Player Terrell Ward
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