The 1980 San Diego State Aztecs football team represented San Diego State University during the 1980 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 eight and final 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 four wins and eight losses (4–8, 4–4 WAC).
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Team players in the NFL The following were selected in the 1981 NFL draft.
Player Position Round Overall NFL team Reuben Henderson Defensive back 6 150 Chicago Bears Jim Wilks Defensive end – Nose tackle 12 305 New Orleans Saints
The following finished their college career in 1980, were not drafted, but played in the NFL.
Player Position First NFL team Craig Ellis Running back 1986 Miami Dolphins Ron Spears Defensive end 1982 New England Patriots
Team awards Award Player Most Valuable Player(John Simcox Memorial Trophy) Kevin Mitchell Outstanding Offensive & Defensive Linemen(Byron H. Chase Memorial Trophy) Ulima Afoa, OffJim Wilks, Def Team captainsDr. R. Hardy / C.E. Peterson Memorial Trophy Ulima Afoa, OffRick Carusa, Def Most Inspirational Player Kevin Mitchell
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