7-5 (Overall) 5-3 (Conf.) Henning, together with his entire coaching staff, was fired by general manager Bobby Beathard the day after the season ended. The current head coach of the Aztecs is Rocky Long. Friesz responded with a 25-yard touchdown pass to Harmon early in the final quarter. 1991 Sep 01. . Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? 1991. They were unable to get any closer to the end zone, and Carney kicked a 29-yard field goal; barely three minutes later, Seattle kicker John Kasay hit a 51-yarder to restore his team's seven-point lead. Retrieved 2017-Jan-01. Initially, the Chargers went backward, with penalties on Hendrickson and Moten costing them 15 yards. Three plays later, Friesz was sacked and fumbled; Derrick Walker was able to recover, enabling Carney to hit a second field goal and pull the Chargers within a point. Cleveland went three-and-out, and Bernstine carried three times for 31 yards as the Chargers again threatened to score, reaching a 3rd and 9 from the Browns 21. All game reports use the Pro Football Researchers' gamebook archive as a source. Friesz was intercepted on the first play of the next Charger drive, but the Steelers went three-and-out, and San Diego drove into range for a second successful Carney field goal, drawing to within six points with 2:14 to play. Biggest Shoes to Fill: #17 CB Noah Avinger. The 1991 UCLA Bruins football team represented the University of California, . He had 51 catches in 1994. An interception that was thrown by Friesz shortly afterward also led to no further points. His talent and athleticism, especially his ability to outrun defenders, has been evident and has only fueled the excitement and eagerness of the fanbase that wants to see him on the field. His willingness to do the dirty work sets an example for all Aztecs players, but especially the freshmen class. Friesz found Harmon and Bernstine for gains of 21 and 22 yards, but failed to notice an open McEwen in the end zone on 3rd and 7 from the 8. Did you know? The corner will be called upon to replace the departed defensive backs from last season. Chargers Historical 1991 Stats 1991 Games. Only one player, Simmons, however, was a consensus four-star recruit by the major recruiting services. [97], Last edited on 28 February 2023, at 22:31, "Chargers, 1989 to 1991, games decided by 7 points or fewer", "Most sacks, Chargers, career, from 1982, through 1990 season", "Friesz named starting quarterback for opener", "Vlasic reportedly close to signing with Chiefs", "San Diego's Plan B list reads like a 'Who's he? The 22 players above him on the list are all running backs, including Donnell Pumphrey, whose 6,405 career yards rank first in program and college football history. After the next three possessions ended in punts, the Seahawks tied the score. The Seahawks drove to the Charger 28 on their next possession, but Gill Byrd stopped the threat with an interception near the goal line. Friesz converted third downs with completions to Miller and Lewis as he moved the Chargers from their own 20 to the Cleveland 24. John Kidd came in to punt, but his kick was blocked and ran back 37 yards for a touchdown. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Friesz responded with a 29-yard completion to McEwen, taking the ball to midfield. From the ensuing kickoff, Lewis angled through a large hole to the right, and completed a 95-yard touchdown return without being touched. Shawn Jefferson took an end-around 27 yards on the next play; San Diego reached a 4th and 7 on the Atlanta 21 with five minutes remaining, and opted for another field goal try, which Carney made from 39 yards out. Four plays later, Friesz threw a 2-yard touchdown pass to Butts. The 49ers broke through late in the first half, with Jerry Rice's leaping catch giving them the lead. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. Freshman RS Santa Barbara, Calif. Bishop Diego HS. [24], In the later rounds, San Diego selected tight end Duane Young. In this preview, EVT looks at the best prospects of the 2021 freshman class, which consists of 32 true freshmen and 13 redshirt freshmen. Gainesville Sun. Bernstine had his second 100-yard game in a row, with 26 carries for 112 yards and a touchdown. After joining the Chargers as a free agent in 1988, he had been a starter through most of his first three seasons, but had seen less time in 1991. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. [62], Bernstine carried 12 times for 78 yards, and Butts 8 times for 63, as San Diego gained 184 of their 313 total yards on the ground. The Browns also gained two first downs before punting, with San Diego starting their next possession from their own 14. The 1991 New York Jets season was the 32nd season for the team and the 22nd in the National Football League.It began with the team trying to improve upon its 6-10 record from 1990 under head coach Bruce Coslet.. He had 51 catches in 1994. He was named to the second team by The Athletic in 2019. Football vs Butler November 5, 2022 1:00 PM. Kitrick Taylor's 29-yard punt return set the Chargers up at the Seattle 33 with 1:35 to play. Total Zone Rating and initial framework for Wins above Replacement calculations provided by Sean Smith. at San Diego State * Jack Murphy Stadium; San Diego, CA; ESPN: W 37-12: 37,333: October 5: . [73], Delpino scored his second touchdown of the game midway through the 3rd quarter, rounding off an 82-yard touchdown drive. In the final quarter, Butts took a short pass, bounced off a tackle near the line of scrimmage, and broke away for a 46-yard gain to the Kansas City 9. On 3rd and 2 from the 5, Bernstine went up the middle for a touchdown, and the first Charger lead. New Orleans was forced to punt after picking up a single first down, and San Diego took over on their own 29 yard line, with 1:36 to work with. On the next possession, Friesz converted a 3rd and 18 with a 20-yard pass to Miller, then found Ronnie Harmon for a 36-yard gain on the next play. He scored four touchdowns in four years with the Chargers, backing up Marion Butts and later Natrone Means. We present them here for purely educational purposes. The team failed to improve on their 610 record in 1990, losing eight of their first nine games and finishing at 4-12, their fourth consecutive losing season.[1]. Haskell has participated fully in fall camp, has taken practice reps with the three quarterbacks vying for the starting role, and played in both scrimmages. He was considered a big commitment for SDSUs program at a time when they were transitioning from a pro-style offense to a spread and RPO-based offense that would better utilize a dual-threat quarterback. Do you have a blog? Of the safety, he explained that the Chargers did not run quarterback sneaks and that they didn't consider trying a deliberate incompletion, believing that the 250-pound Butts could avoid being tackled for a loss. Basketball Stats - NBA - ABA - WNBA/Women's - G-League/D-League - Minor League Basketball - Search Henning was criticized for his handling of the last sequence of the first half, and for calling the late draw play on 4th and 10. Something to Prove: #98 DL Avory Iosefa-Hart. All images are property the copyright holder and are displayed here for informational purposes only. Two plays later, Friesz was hit as he threw, leading to an interception by Richard Brown which set the Browns up at the Charger 11. However, he later de-committed reopened his recruitment and chose SDSU instead. Join our linker program. [21] They also signed journeyman quarterback Bob Gagliano to compete for the starting job. 1991 San Diego Chargers Head Coach: Dan Henning. The official 2023 Football Roster for the Sacramento State . Junior MIdvale, Utah San Mateo JC. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. On the first play of the ensuing drive, Gill Byrd went out for the game with an ankle injury; on the fourth play, Ken O'Brien's touchdown pass put the Jets ahead to stay, 97 seconds into the game. Roster includes most starters and key reserves. [19] Two of these players would go on to start every game during the Chargers' 1994 Super Bowl run, however. The Chiefs, who had failed to gain a first down since their second touchdown, pick up four on their next drive, but Nick Lowery missed a 44-yard field goal with 3:11 to play. The final two Raider drives were ended by interceptions, for Rolling and Byrd. Offseason Transfers. Martin Bayless and Henry Rolling stopped drives with further interceptions, and Seau stopped Marcus Allen on a 3rd and goal from the 1 before the second Jaeger field goal. The school voted on new colors and landed on scarlet and black. PHI. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. About Us - Contact Us - Credits - Recommended - Privacy Policy - Schedule and Scores The Chargers gained no further first downs throughout the first half; the Raiders had numerous scoring threats, though they managed only three field goals by Jeff Jaeger. "Miami shakes off rust, blasts Tulsa." When asked about Baskerville during fall camp, coach Hoke reiterated that while he is still learning, his development is going to start through the kicking gameon special teams, while noting that this is not the easiest defense for safeties to pick up immediately. Smith then forced John L. Williams to fumble, and Grossman recovered to leave the Chargers 140 up at the break. CHURCHILL: Is San Diego State for Real? [42] Anthony Miller was the Chargers' leading receiver despite spending the final three weeks of the season in injured reserve; the bulk of his 649 yards came in a run of four games from Weeks 7 through 11. The last five incoming classes under Rocky Long from 2015 through 2019 had an average ranking of 80th in the nation. The other two spots will be filled with new starters who should contribute well. Kirk Morrison was the first. This past Sunday, Baskerville led all defenders with four solo tackles in the second scrimmage, including one tackle for a two-yard loss. Thats one reason we really wanted to make sure he was going to be an Aztec., Offensive coordinator Jeff Hecklinski also spoke about Haskell this week, stating that with any true freshman on a college campus for the first time, their focus is to make sure he is on stable footing as we continue to grow him and he continues to develop. He added that Haskell is a tremendous talent, is exactly what he hoped he would be and even more, and we look forward to the great future that he has.. After gaining a first down, they ran out the clock. The Chargers chalked up 274 points, but the defense allowed 342. Some school's results have been altered by retroactive NCAA penalties. After Denver tied the game, Harmon took a screen pass 30 yards on 3rd and 16, moving the Chargers back into Denver territory. Other Sports Stats - World TeamTennis Stats - World TeamTennis Search Friesz completed 6 of 8 passes for 48 yards on the ensuing drive, and Butts tied the score from the 5 after fighting through tacklers on the goal line. Denver running back Gaston Green scored three touchdowns in this game but only five others throughout his NFL career. At SDSU, Aguek Arop has left angels in his wake, Samuel Zavala, rising prospect for the Padres, There will never be another Aztec like Jesse Matthews. For that reason, Oliver comes to The Mesa as the inspirational leader of the freshmen class. John Friesz threw for 2,896 yards. [66] Rookie Kansas City running back Harvey Williams returned the opening kickoff for 76 yards, setting up a Christian Okoye touchdown only 79 seconds into the game. [78], San Diego lost despite clear advantages in rushing yardage (128 to 75) and passing yardage (192 to 127). In his scouting report on Simmons, Greg Biggins, National Recruiting Analyst from 247sports, said that he can overwhelm an opposing defensive lineman with his size and strength. Friesz converted a pair of third downs with completions to Bernstine and Taylor, and Bernstine twice rushed for 2 yards on 4th and 1. San Diego had one more drive, but it began at their own 8 with 14 seconds to play. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. Friesz was named the starter on August 23, in the aftermath of the Chargers' final preseason game. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. 18 San Diego State Aztecs. Simmons, who is listed at 66 330 lbs and expected to play either guard or tackle at SDSU, was recruited heavily, both as an offensive lineman and as a defensive tackle. Football vs Davidson November 12, 2022 2:00 PM. However, with the aid of several recruiting service profiles, high school highlights, and listed measurables, projecting future NFL Draft status can also be a fun task. Best NFL Draft Prospect: #77 OL Josh Simmons. During a four-season stint in San Diego, Richard would go on to start 60 regular season games, including all sixteen during the 1994 Super Bowl run. They finished the season 120 overall and 20 in the Big East while playing a partial conference schedule. [86] Their defense played well, starting on the game's opening play when Darren Carrington intercepted Raider quarterback Jay Schroeder. Find out more. The Hurricanes were named as national champions by the AP Poll, the program's fourth national championship. Carney kicked a 19-yard chip shot on the next play, with five seconds remaining, and Hendrickson recovered a fumble on the ensuing kickoff to clinch the win. He dazzled Aztecs fans following his commitment to SDSU over a year ago with his. Add or remove players to calculate a new team ranking score. Will Blackwell holds the school record for most receptions by a freshman in a season. The San Diego State football team represents the San Diego State Aztecs in college football. San Diego State athletics have contributed to the National Football League (NFL). This time, Friesz was sacked and fumbled, Cedric Figaro recovering for Cleveland. Record: 8-4-1 (33rd of 107) (Schedule & Results), Bowl Game: Lost Freedom Bowl 28-17 versus Tulsa, Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Saturday, March 4, 6:41AM. Source: Outgoing Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Early in the 2nd quarter, Martin Bayless forced a fumble that Gary Plummer recovered at the San Diego 33. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. In 1991, Darnay Scotts 727 receiving yards set the school freshman record for receiving yards in a season. Three plays later, Richard intercepted Marino and returned the ball to the Dolphin 43. [72] They began well, taking the opening kickoff and driving 82 yards in 9 plays for a touchdown. Henning said in the aftermath of the game, "We'll give John a chance to keep that spark going. His impact at SDSU goes far beyond the numbers. College Football at Sports-Reference.com Blog and Articles. Much of the play-by-play, game results, and transaction information both shown and used to create certain data sets was obtained free of charge from and is copyrighted by RetroSheet. The field is natural grass and has a maximum capacity of 71,294. San Diego State 's football program has made progress the past few years under head coach Rocky Long. He was named to the second team by The Athletic in 2019. They were in Raider territory on their next two drives as well, but punted both times, either side of a Los Angeles field goal drive. Anthony Shelton then intercepted Atlanta quarterback Chris Miller at midfield, and Butts swept around right end for 44 yards on the next play. The Aztecs 2021 freshman class has high-profile names, highly touted recruits, and star potential at key positions on both sides of the ball. [81] New Orleans, 91 coming into the game, drove 78 yards in 12 plays after receiving the opening kickoff, taking over seven minutes off the clock and scoring on a short touchdown pass by Steve Walsh. The first school colors of SDSC were blue, white and gold. 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Although the Aztecs return all contributing running backs from last season, including Greg Bell, Chance Bell, Kaegun Williams, and Jordan Byrd, there may be ample opportunity for Armstead to find a playing role on this team this season. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. The 2021 class, Hokes first full one as head coach, was ranked 62nd. They lost to Toledo in the MAC Championship Game and defeated Wyoming in the Arizona Bowl. 1991 San Diego State Aztecs Stats Previous Year Next Year Record: 8-4-1 (33rd of 107) ( Schedule & Results ) Conference: WAC Conference Record: 6-1-1 Coach: Al Luginbill (8-4-1) Points For: 420 Points/G: 32.3 (15th of 107) Points Against: 365 Opp Pts/G: 28.1 (86th of 107) SRS: 2.61 (45th of 107) SOS: -1.08 (68th of 107) In 1991, Darnay Scotts 727 receiving yards set the school freshman record for receiving yards in a season. We and our partners use data for Personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. The team was led by head coach Al Luginbill, in his third year. [89], Former Charger Mark Vlasic replaced DeBerg for the second half. The sheer volumeof Aztecs players in the NFLis likely to increase over time, perhaps moreso on the defensive side of the ball Long's specialty is defense. Four plays later Bernstine swept left and went 63 yards untouched for the clinching score, benefitting from a key block at the line by Derrick Walker. Join our linker program. wants to break the Aztecs all-time sack record of 34 held by Kabeer Gbaja-Biamila. Rosters. San Diego also missed a chance on the ensuing drive, Butts being thrown for a loss on 4th and 2 at the Seattle 42. Lynell Hamilton won Mountain West Freshman of the Year in 2003, and Ronnie Hillman took home the honor in 2010. He recorded five yards rushing in his only appearance. However, Bernstine was stopped for no gain when they tried to convert the fourth down. After an exchange of punts, the Chargers converted on fourth down for the third time in the game, this time with Butts gaining 2 yards on a 4th and 1. 1991 Oct 20. The current staff employs four coaches whose main task in the program is to focus on evaluating and securing commitments from future Aztecs. A Gagliano interception later set up the Jets' third touchdown; in the final quarter, he lost a fumble and twice threw incomplete on fourth down. Coaching the 2011-12 Aztecs is his first year as the head coach. Football at St. Thomas October 29, 2022 10:00 AM. Would love your thoughts, please comment. [91], Marino dominated the 3rd quarter, completing 7 of 7 on two drives, and finishing both with touchdown passes. It would not surprise anyone with some early success to see Armstead become the primary back behind Greg Bell and potentially take over the starting spot next season. Football St. Thomas October 29, 2022 10:00 AM. He was the first Charger quarterback to do this since Dan Fouts in 1982. Armstead is one of the few redshirt freshmen who received playing time last season due to the recently enacted rule allowing freshmen to play up to four games without burning a year of eligibility. He finished the 1991 season with 1,429 yards and 21 touchdowns. UC San Diego and San Diego State alumni living in Americas Finest City. [80], There was no scoring in the 3rd quarter. [47] Nonetheless, he led the team with 834 yards. Marshall Faulk was the first freshman in NCAA history to lead the nation in scoring (15.6 ppg) and rushing (158 ypg). Chargers staff expected Richard to start games as a rookie. In EVTs article on his commitment, Hart explained that he proudly lists his zero-star status on his Twitter bio so that student-athletes know that stars dont mean anything.. Inspirational Leader: #30 LB Dominic Oliver. [23], The Chargers had the ninth pick in the draft - they used this on Stanley Richard, a safety Beathard described as, "one of the top two football players in the draft," noting that he had the speed to play cornerback as well as safety. San Diego failed to gain any yards in three plays and had to kick again, with Kansas City taking over only 30 yards from the end zone. Only two Aztecs have won League Freshman of the Year, and both were running backs. San Diego State had a 465-359-32 all-time record entering the 2009 football season. San Diego Chargers players listed alphabetically or numerically. Whether Avinger wins the starting position or becomes the primary backup, it is evident that he will play a big role on the team this season. Two plays later, Butts swept for 17 yards down to the Saints' 3, and Hendrickson went in for the touchdown on the next play. [44], at Jack Murphy Stadium, San Diego, California, John Carney missed three field goals as the Chargers lost a battle of winless teams. [12] Vlasic had started once for the Chargers the previous season, and three times in total. San Diego responded with two drives into Kansas City territory, but Friesz threw incomplete on 4th and 4 from the 37, and Carney hit the right upright on a 36 yard field goal attempt. [3], 1991 San Diego State Aztecs football team, The official name of Long Beach State has been, 1991 Western Athletic Conference football standings, "San Diego State 2016 Football Media Guide", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=1991_San_Diego_State_Aztecs_football_team&oldid=1067758748, Outstanding Offensive & Defensive Linemen, This page was last edited on 25 January 2022, at 01:11. The San Diego Chargers of the National Football League ended the 1991 season with a record of 4 wins and 12 losses, finishing fifth in the NFL's West Division of the American Football Conference. [37], Having scored 31 points in their opener, the Chargers could only manage a total of 23 in their next three games, all losses. san diego state softball roster. He was 19 of 41 for 192 yards, with a touchdown and an interception. Many historical player head shots courtesy of David Davis. Scoring; Points Allowed; Teams . [94], Three Chargers were named to the 1992 Pro Bowl. Needing to run one more play, San Diego sent Butts on a run to the left, where an unblocked Kevin Greene tackled him well short of the goal line for a safety, and a lead the Rams did not relinquish. Davidson. David Brandon cut in front of Lewis to intercept the pass and return the ball 30 yards for the winning touchdown. [76], The overtime coin toss was won by San Diego, who received the kickoff and started at their own 20. Seattle saw out the remaining two minutes without difficulty. As chronicled in an EVT article, Oliver wants to break the Aztecs all-time sack record of 34 held by Kabeer Gbaja-Biamila.