The 1975 San Diego State Aztecs football team represented San Diego State University during the 1975 NCAA Division I football season as a member of the Pacific Coast Athletic Association.The Big West Conference was known as the Pacific Coast Athletic Association from its founding in 1969 through 1987. This was the final season for San Diego State as a member of the PCAA. They won or shared the conference championship in five of their seven years of membership.
The team was led by head coach Claude Gilbert, in his third 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 with a record of eight wins, three losses (8–3, 3–2 PCAA).
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Team players in the NFL The following were selected in the 1976 NFL draft.
Player Position Round Overall NFL team Duke Fergerson Wide receiver 3 73 Dallas Cowboys Craig Penrose Quarterback 4 107 Denver Broncos Greg Boyd Defensive end 6 170 New England Patriots Mike Gilbert Defensive tackle 11 300 Philadelphia Eagles Mel Jacobs Wide receiver 13 363 Detroit Lions Reggie Lewis Defensive end 16 443 San Francisco 49ers
Team awards Award Player Most Valuable Player(John Simcox Memorial Trophy) Craig Penrose Outstanding Offensive & Defensive Linemen(Byron H. Chase Memorial Trophy) Charlie Wortiska, OffReggie Lewis, Def Team captainsDr. R. Hardy / C.E. Peterson Memorial Trophy Monte Reed, OffEd Kertel, Def Most Inspirational Player Tim Delaney,Bob Johnson
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