The 1976 San Diego State Aztecs football team represented San Diego State University during the 1976 NCAA Division I football season as an independent. They had been a member of the Pacific Coast Athletic AssociationThe Big West Conference was known as the Pacific Coast Athletic Association from its founding in 1969 through 1987. for the previous seven years.
The team was led by head coach Claude Gilbert, in his fourth 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 ten wins and one loss (10–1).
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Team players in the NFL The following were selected in the 1977 NFL draft.
Player Position Round Overall NFL team Bill Helms Tight End 11 284 New York Giants The following finished their college career in 1976, were not drafted, but played in the NFL.
Player Position First NFL Team Herm Edwards Defensive Back 1977 Philadelphia Eagles
Team awards Award Player Most Valuable Player(John Simcox Memorial Trophy) Travis Hitt Outstanding Offensive & Defensive Linemen(Byron H. Chase Memorial Trophy) Mike Solari, OffDave JohnstonEd Imo, Def Team captainsDr. R. Hardy / C.E. Peterson Memorial Trophy Tom Craft, OffTravis Hitt, Def Most Inspirational Player Tim Delaney,Herm Edwards
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