1991 san diego state football roster
[85], With Bob Gagliano in at quarterback, the Chargers carried little threat in the second half. Freshman RS Santa Barbara, Calif. Bishop Diego HS. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Cameron Thomas was the last to do it. [43] He was supported by 2nd-year wide receiver Nate Lewis (554 yards) and running back Ronnie Harmon (555 yards from a team-high 59 receptions), but the Chargers ranked 24th of 28 in the league for passing yardage. San Diego took over on the opposition 19, but Friesz was sacked on first down and intercepted on third down. The field is natural grass and has a maximum capacity of 71,294. [2], San Diego State University was originally two separate schools. Three plays later, Friesz fumbled, and Derrick Thomas recovered at the Charger 1, setting up a touchdown on the next play. Some high school data is courtesy David McWater. They lost to Toledo in the MAC Championship Game and defeated Wyoming in the Arizona Bowl. [76], The Chargers forced punts on the first two Browns drives of the second half, giving them excellent field position both times; drives of 41 and 48 yards were capped by touchdown runs from Harmon and Butts, and San Diego led 173 late in the 3rd quarter. While he was never a legitimate candidate in the competition for starting quarterback this coming season, it will be a disappointment if he is not on the field by the time his sophomore season rolls around. Atlanta drove into San Diego territory shortly before halftime, but a holding penalty caused the final seconds to be run off the clock, denying them a field goal attempt and keeping the score at 107. 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New Orleans then crossed midfield, but lost another fumble, this time forced by Sam Seale, recovered by Bayless and lateraled to Byrd, who returned the ball to the Charger 37 with 6:31 to play. Chargers Historical 1991 Stats 1991 Games. Junior Seau, who made the first of twelve consecutive Pro Bowls,[52] was second with 7 sacks and was credited by the Chargers with a team-leading 129 tackles, ahead of his fellow inside linebacker Gary Plummer with 111. Green scored his third touchdown two plays later, and the Chargers' final possession ended with Friesz being sacked and losing a fumble in Bronco territory. wants to break the Aztecs all-time sack record of 34 held by Kabeer Gbaja-Biamila. [26], San Diego had three 2nd-round selections. Henning said in the aftermath of the game, "We'll give John a chance to keep that spark going. Glenn, a starter in 65 of the previous 67 games, was left unprotected in Plan B free agency, amid rumors of a lack of attention to conditioning, and a failure to report to training camp while negotiating a contract. Friesz finished the drive with a 6-yard touchdown pass to Lewis, two plays into the 2nd quarter. Three plays later, Butts bounced off a would-be tackler behind the line of scrimmage and broke upfield, where he hurdled another Bronco and broke through diving tackles from two more, completing a 27-yard touchdown run with 6:11 to play. Record: 4-12-0, 5th in Teams Index; AFC East . San Diego had three further possessions but failed to cross midfield on any of them, punting once before Friesz threw two interceptions. It is the 23rd highest total in program history. We present them here for purely educational purposes. After a Jets field goal, they did manage to move from their own 25 to the New York 28; this was the furthest they penetrated into New York territory all game, but Carney missed a field goal to end the drive. The Chargers responded immediately, Harmon (with a 16-yard carry) and Taylor (with a 19-yard reception), again had the biggest gains, before Bernstine scored on 3rd and goal from the 1 to pull the deficit back down to three points with 10:25 to play. 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 dazzled Aztecs fans following his commitment to SDSU over a year ago with his. 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. After a short completion, Friesz was intercepted as the game ended. Houston led 2928 late in the game, but Donnie Elder's interception set up John Carney to hit the winning field goal from 27 yards out with 2:04 to play. However, local confusion between the Aztecs and St. Augustine High School forced the school to change their colors yet again. During spring camp, Armsteads name was continually brought up by coaches and fellow teammates as someone who had impressed. Anthony Shelton then intercepted Atlanta quarterback Chris Miller at midfield, and Butts swept around right end for 44 yards on the next play. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. All rights reserved. Would love your thoughts, please comment. After three plays gained only one yard, Dan Henning opted to go for it on fourth down, and Butts forced his way through the middle of the line for a touchdown and a 1410 lead, with just two seconds remaining in the half. [87], The offensive improved in the 3rd quarter. A holding penalty on Courtney Hall wiped out that score, and Carney's 44-yard field goal was blocked with 1:57 to play. He was 19 of 41 for 192 yards, with a touchdown and an interception. 1991 San Diego Chargers Roster. [96] Also, Richard received a single vote as Defensive Rookie of the Year. Dan Henning took over the playcalling duties from offensive coordinator Ted Tollner going into the final quarter; two days later, Henning fired Tollner and retained the offensive coordinator role himself for the rest of the season. The Chiefs drove as far as the Charger 32 in response, but Donald Frank intercepted a sideline pass by Steve DeBerg, returning the ball untouched for a 71-yard touchdown. [87], San Diego were outrushed for the first time since Week 1, by 161 yards to 75. Rod Bernstine saw increased opportunities while Butts was eased back in, rushing for 766 yards despite a three-game midseason stint on injured reserve. Please see our Contributors and Sources page for data source details. They gained a first down at the Los Angeles 28 on their next drive, but three penalties, one by Courtney Hall and two by David Richards, backed them up and they were forced to punt. Fantasy Football . 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. He has good hands but is typically called upon to be an extension of the offensive line and help with blocking in the run game. San Francisco drove into Charger territory on their next three drives: on two of them, they settled for field goal tries, one of which was missed; on the third, Burt Grossman stopped Tom Rathman for no gain on 4th and inches from the 2. As a matter of policy, Sports Reference only reports the results of games as played on the field. [45] Having returned, Butts had only 16 carries during the first three weeks of the season,[46] and finished with 72 fewer carries than the previous season. Harmon recovered 12 of those yards with a pair of receptions, and Carney made his winning kick with 18 seconds left. The other two spots will be filled with new starters who should contribute well. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. 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. After forcing a punt, the Chargers took over at their own 13 with 7:22 to play. 2nd-year quarterback John Friesz won a preseason battle with Billy Joe Tolliver for the starting role, but struggled throughout the season, throwing more interceptions than touchdowns. After a series of punts, the Browns were able to drive for a game-tying field goal as time expired in the half. 262 for 487, 2,896 yards, 12 td, 15 int, & 10 rushes for 18 yards and 0 td, 159 rushes for 766 yards, 8 td, & 11 catches for 124 yards and 0 td, 42 catches for 554 yards, 3 td, & 3 rushes for 10 yards and 0 td, 0.5 sacks, 0 interceptions, 1 fumble recovered, 1.0 sacks, 0 interceptions, 1 fumble recovered, 5.5 sacks, 0 interceptions, 2 fumbles recovered, 1.0 sacks, 2 interceptions, 2 fumbles recovered, 7.0 sacks, 0 interceptions, 0 fumbles recovered, 9.0 sacks, 0 interceptions, 0 fumbles recovered, 0.0 sacks, 6 interceptions, 0 fumbles recovered, 0.0 sacks, 1 interception, 1 fumble recovered, 0.0 sacks, 2 interceptions, 0 fumbles recovered. All Players Share & Export [39], Friesz won the starting quarterback role in the final preseason game. 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Harmon picked up two first downs, with a 14-yard reception and an 11-yard run, moving the ball to midfield, but the Chargers gained only five yards on their next three plays, and John Kidd pinned Cleveland at their own 6 yard line with a punt. Steve Hendrickson caught a 2-yard touchdown pass two plays later. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. The final two Raider drives were ended by interceptions, for Rolling and Byrd. He recorded five yards rushing in his only appearance. Aztecs. It is no secret that this position group was hit the hardest from departing seniors in the secondary. Retrieved 2017-Jan-15. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. San Diego State head coach Brady Hoke loves recruiting. Kitrick Taylor was seventh in the league with 9.6 yards per punt return.[54]. San Diego did manage to score in the 2nd quarter after being pinned at their own 10. 1991 Oct 20. [75], The Chargers were kept out of the end zone as they slipped to 18. [88] After forcing the Chiefs to punt on their first possession, San Diego put together an 18-play, 80-yard touchdown drive that took 11:52 off the clock. [80], Miller finished with 5 catches for 128 yards. [78], John Carney hit a club-record 54-yard field goal to give San Diego their second win of the season. But SDSU is not without its mark on the league. He had 51 catches in 1994. Over 5,000 fans attended the game to watch the Aztecs beat the San Diego Marines 39-0. However, for Avory Iosefa Hart, his journey to SDSU involved proving that he belongs on the college football field. The team was led by head coach Al Luginbill, in his third year. They completed the season with a record of eight wins, four losses and one tie (841, 611 WAC). He dazzled Aztecs fans following his commitment to SDSU over a year ago with his highlight tape leaping on top of an SUV and workout clips shown on ESPN. [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? [72] They began well, taking the opening kickoff and driving 82 yards in 9 plays for a touchdown. DOUGHTY: How Marshall FaulkEnded Up at SDSU[divider]. Football vs Butler November 5, 2022 1:00 PM. [32], Ronnie Harmon made several big plays as the Chargers won their preseason opener against the Oilers. [13] Other offensive departures included wide receiver Quinn Early, a 2nd-round pick in 1988 who was left exposed to Plan B free agency after catching 55 passes in three seasons, and claimed by the New Orleans Saints. Colorado State Rams Seattle saw out the remaining two minutes without difficulty. [82], Defenses took control in the second half, as the first seven drives featured seven punts and only two first downs. Harmon lost a fumble on the next play to end that drive. Will Blackwell holds the school record for most receptions by a freshman in a season. Find out more. Visit ESPN to view the San Diego State Aztecs team roster for the current season Seattle running back Chris Warren ran the ensuing kickoff back 55 yards to the Charger 40. 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. Russell Sapp, RB/KR/PR -Big East Co-Special Teams Player of the Year. Primarily a blocker, he had 38 receptions in 64 starts across five seasons with the Chargers. Kirk Morrison was the first. 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. Pete Stoyanovich missed the extra point after the first of these, so the Dolphins led 2310. He finished the 1991 season with 1,429 yards and 21 touchdowns. [73], San Diego then misplayed a squib kick, which bounced between two Chargers and over the head of Lewis, who chased the loose ball backwards and managed to recover it at his own 1 yard line, with 14 seconds left.