The 1978 San Diego State Aztecs football team represented San Diego State University during the 1978 NCAA Division I-A football season as a member of the Western Athletic Conference (WAC). This was the Aztecs' first season in the WAC.
The team was led by head coach Claude Gilbert, in his sixth 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 seven losses (4–7, 2–4 WAC).
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Team players in the NFL The following were selected in the 1979 NFL draft.
Player Position Round Overall NFL team Don Warren Tight end 4 103 Washington Redskins Henry Williams Defensive back 6 156 Oakland Raiders Kent Perkov Defensive end 8 204 Cleveland Browns The following finished their college career in 1978, were not drafted, but played in the NFL.
Player Position First NFL team Curtis Bledsoe Running back 1981 Kansas City Chiefs David Gray Defensive back 1979 New Orleans Saints Phil DuBois Tight end 1979 Washington Redskins Saladin Martin Defensive back 1980 New York Jets
Team awards Award Player Most Valuable Player(John Simcox Memorial Trophy) Phil Dubois Outstanding Offensive & Defensive Linemen(Byron H. Chase Memorial Trophy) Pete Inge, OffKent Perkov, Def Team captainsDr. R. Hardy / C.E. Peterson Memorial Trophy Don Warren, OffSteve Jorde, Def Walk on Captain M Merino Most Inspirational Player Dave Katzenmeyer
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