The 1983 San Diego State Aztecs football team represented San Diego State University during the 1983 NCAA Division I-A football season as a member of the Western Athletic Conference (WAC).
The team was led by head coach Doug Scovil, in his third year, and played home games at Jack Murphy StadiumSan Diego County Credit Union Stadium (SDCCU Stadium) was known as Jack Murphy Stadium from 1981 through 1997. in San Diego, California. They finished with a record of two wins, nine losses and one tie (2–9–1, 1–6–1 WAC). This was the fewest wins for an Aztec team since they only won one in 1960, and they finished the year with seven straight losses.
Wide receiver Jim Sandusky was named a third-team All-American by the Gannett News Service and Football News. He earned first-team All-WAC honors as both a receiver and a punt returner.
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Team players in the NFL The following were selected in the 1984 NFL draft.
Player Position Round Overall NFL team Sean McNanie Defensive End 3 79 Buffalo Bills Mike Saxon Punter 11 300 Detroit Lions The following finished their college career in 1983, were not drafted, but played in the NFL.
Player Position First NFL Team Jeff Spek Tight End 1986 Tampa Bay Buccaneers Matt Long Center 1987 Philadelphia Eagles Mike Wells Tight End 1987 San Francisco 49ers Trent Collins Defensive Back 1987 New York Jets
Team awards Award Player Most Valuable Player(John Simcox Memorial Trophy) Jim Sandusky Outstanding Offensive & Defensive Linemen(Byron H. Chase Memorial Trophy) Matt Long, OffJeff Miller, Def Team captainsDr. R. Hardy / C.E. Peterson Memorial Trophy Matt Long, OffThomas Carter, Def Most Inspirational Player Tim Delaney,Thomas Carter
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