Who would you like to see in the next Throwback Thursday story?

October 4, 2012October 5, 2012 / Hunter O. Hewitt / 2 Comments

Aztec fans,

I hope you have enjoyed the Throwback Thursday series thus far. It has been very special for me, as I have been able to connect with former Aztecs and hear their incredible stories.

For the next Throwback Thursday story, I want to hear from you, the fans, on who you would like to learn about.

I already have a special story planned for next week, which is homecoming week, and he is a true Aztec for life. This vote is for the story that will be released on Thursday, October 18.

At the bottom of this page there is a poll with four selections. Make sure you vote, and spread the word so others can vote as well!

The candidates are:

La’Roi Glover, defensive tackle (1992-1995) J.R. Tolver, wide receiver (1999-2002)

Kirk Morrison, linebacker (2001-2004) Kevin O’Connell, quarterback (2004-2007)

There is also a write-in choice, so if you have suggestions for other candidates, let me know.

Please vote!

GO AZTECS

Redesigned front page, story updates

October 3, 2012March 5, 2013 / Hunter O. Hewitt / Leave a comment

Hey Aztec fans,

I hope you guys are having a great week!

If you haven’t already noticed, I have redesigned the front page of the blog. I changed it so that recent stories will be easily accessible, and hopefully this will make the site easier to navigate.

I also hope you enjoyed the “Aztecs in the NFL” and “Stat of the Week” posts. I am trying to come up with new stories and new content, and these were two ideas that I came up with.

Because of this transition phase, there will be no other stories this week. Tomorrow, however, I will post two polls to see who the fans would like to see in the next Throwback Thursday and Feature Friday stories. Keep an eye out for those, and please vote!

Thanks for reading, and GO AZTECS!

Another gorgeous San Diego sunset over the practice field

Aztec Stat of the Week: Single-Game Passing Records

October 2, 2012February 13, 2013 / Hunter O. Hewitt / 3 Comments

In case you missed it, West Virginia and the Baylor squared off in an aerial shootout last Saturday, combining for 133 points and over 1,200 passing yards.

Heisman candidate Geno Smith and WVU flew away with the victory, knocking off BU, 70-63.

Smith was the pilot in the win, throwing for a jaw-dropping 656 yards and eight touchdowns. Believe it or not, he was still 60 yards shy of the all-time FBS record for passing yards in a game (716 by Houston’s David Klinger in 1990).

So what are the all-time single-game passing records for San Diego State quarterbacks?

Passing Yards

In 1991, quarterback David Lowery threw for 568 yards in a game against conference foe, Brigham Young. He completed 26 of 39 passes, and threw for five touchdowns. The game ended in a tie, 52-52.

Quarterback David Lowery (Mike Powell/Getty Images)

Passing Touchdowns

In 1969, quarterback Dennis Shaw threw nine touchdowns passes, a 43-year-old record that has yet to be broken. The Aztecs defeated New Mexico State, 70-21, and went on to have a perfect 11-0 record under illustrious head coach Don Coryell.