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Meet the Aztecs: Q&A with Eric Judge

/ Hunter O. Hewitt / 2 Comments

Photo Credit: Ernie Anderson/SDSU Media Relations

The 15th in a daily series of Q&A’s with the 2012 signing class.

Eric Judge is a 6-foot-1, 190-pound wide receiver from San Diego, Calif. He comes to San Diego State after playing at San Diego High School, where he excelled at both wide receiver and defensive back. A former track runner, Judge has a good combination of size and speed, and has the potential to be a big playmaker for the Aztecs. In 2010, he ran the 100-meter in 10.8 seconds.

Judge will likely redshirt in 2012, but will be competing for playing time by the 2013 season. He will have the opportunity to learn from wide receivers coach LeCharls McDaniel, who has a knack for developing NFL prospects at receiver. Judge will wear No. 81 for the Aztecs.

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Q: Why did you choose SDSU?
A: I chose SDSU because it’s local, and because I think it’s the best place for me to have a successful football career.

Q: How were the summer workouts for you?
A: The summer workouts were really hard at first. The hardest thing for me was the leg workouts. I couldn’t walk for like four days after them because I was so sore.

Q: Have you picked your major yet?
A: I am going in undecided. Right now I just want to get the feel for college first and get settled in.

Q: What are you most excited for leading up to your first semester at San Diego State?
A: I am excited for the campus lifestyle and being on my own.

Q: What do you like to do during your spare time?
A: I like to sleep as much as I can during my spare time. Football is wearing me out so I try to relax.

Q: Who are your favorite professional sports teams?
A: The Philadelphia Eagles are my favorite football team.

Q: Is there any athlete that you look up to or try to model your game after?
A: I try to do my own thing and try to make myself the best player I can be. I am a fan of Desean Jackson and Michael Vick, though.

Q: If you weren’t a football player, what sport would you be playing?
A: Nothing. Football is the first sport I played and the only sport I like.

Q: Since you are from San Diego, what is your favorite thing about the city?
A: I would have to say the beaches. Sometimes it gets a little hot but other than that San Diego is a good place to be.

Q: What is your most memorable sports moment from high school?
A: My senior year against El Camino in the first round of the playoffs, I had an 80-yard run from the wildcat formation. We were down by six and there was under a minute left. We ended up scoring on that drive and winning the game by one point.

by Hunter Hewitt

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Meet the Aztecs: Q&A with Nico Siragusa

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The 14th in a daily series of Q&A’s with the 2012 signing class.

Nico Siragusa is a 6-foot-5, 315-pound offensive lineman from Chula Vista, Calif. A local product, Siragusa comes to San Diego State from Mater Dei Catholic High School, where he was an All-CIF first-team selection and first-team all-state. Siragusa picked SDSU over several other schools that showed interest, and he is a perfect example of keeping local talent in San Diego.

Siragusa is still very new to the game of football, as he has only played the sport for two years. It wasn’t until his junior year that Siragusa transitioned from baseball and basketball and began playing football. With Division 1 coaching and training, Siragusa has the potential to be a solid contributor on the offensive line for years to come as he matures and learns more about the game. He will wear No. 56 for the Aztecs.

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Q: Why did you choose SDSU?
A: I chose SDSU because it’s my hometown. I love the atmosphere and the environment. I love where it’s going and I like the program overall.

Q: How were the summer workouts for you?
A: The summer workouts were hard. They were the hardest workouts I’ve ever done. The plate pushes and the lunges were really tough.

Q: Have you picked your major yet?
A: I want to major in communication. Eventually I would want to be an analyst on ESPN, that would be really cool.

Q: What are you most excited for leading up to your first semester at San Diego State?
A: I am just excited for getting into the mix of school and being on my own. I’m excited for the season to start too it’s going to be fun.

Q: What do you like to do during your spare time?
A: I’m a pretty chill guy. I like to hang out with my friends, go lift weights, go to the beach, all that stuff.

Q: Who are your favorite professional sports teams?
A: I’m an Oakland Raiders fan even though I’m from San Diego. I also like the Padres and the Lakers.

Q: Is there any athlete that you look up to or try to model your game after?
A: I try to model my game after Maurkice Pouncey of the Pittsburgh Steelers because he’s a beast. I also like to watch Derek Jeter, Kobe Bryant, and Lebron James.

Q: If you weren’t a football player, what sport would you be playing?
A: I’d probably be playing baseball. I played varsity my freshman and sophomore year, but after that I didn’t want to play anymore because of football and basketball.

Q: Since you are from San Diego, what is your favorite thing about the city?
A: I like the weather, the people, and all the fun things there are to do. San Diego is the greatest city on earth.

Q: What is your most memorable sports moment from high school?
A: In the Spanos All-Star Classic, I was playing with all my friends from other high schools that I never got to play with. On one of the last plays, I pulled from left guard and I made a key block to help us win the game.

By Hunter Hewitt

Meet the Aztecs: Q&A with Arthur Flores

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The 13th in a daily series of Q&A’s with the 2012 signing class.

Arthur Flores is a 6-foot-5, 300-pound offensive lineman from Denver, Colo. He comes to San Diego State after an impressive career at J.K. Mullen High School, which is the same school that current SDSU offensive linemen Alec Johnson and Jimmy Miller attended. As a senior, Flores was named to the all-state and all-conference teams in both football and track.

Flores has the versatility to play either guard or tackle, and might see time at both spots early on at SDSU. He will likely redshirt in 2012, but with four senior offensive lineman set to depart following this season, Flores will compete for a starting position in 2013. He will wear No. 70 for the Aztecs.

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Q: Why did you choose SDSU?
A: I chose San Diego State because it felt like home. The coaches made everything really comfortable for me and reminded me of my high school coaches. I also felt like it was a really good school and the weather is really nice.

Q: How were the summer workouts for you?
A: The summer workouts went well. I thought I came in pretty good shape, but then I got here and the tempo was ridiculously increased. Coach Hall is a tough guy and I loved the workouts.

Q: Have you picked your major yet?
A: I am going to major in computer engineering. I am hoping to work with program developers or to do other stuff with computers because I’m pretty good with them.

Q: What are you most excited for leading up to your first semester at San Diego State?
A: I’m pretty excited just to be around the football team and seeing how the games go. I’m excited to be a part of everything.

Q: What do you like to do during your spare time?
A: I like to just relax. I usually try to focus on football stuff like plays and goals that I have.

Q: Who are your favorite professional sports teams?
A: I am big San Francisco Giants Fan. I also like the Oakland Raiders and the Denver Nuggets. My dad is from San Francisco so everyone on his side of the family likes the Giants and Raiders.

Q: Is there any athlete that you look up to or try to model your game after?
A: I like Michael Oher. The movie “The Blind Side” was pretty inspiring. I also like Tim Tebow, I think he has the right mindset and he is a good player.

Q: If you weren’t a football player, what sport would you be playing?
A: I played basketball and did track in high school, but I also played baseball when I was younger. I would have to say baseball.

Q: How much of an impact did coming from the same high school as Jimmy Miller and Alec Johnson have on your decision to come to San Diego State?
A: It was pretty cool knowing that they came through the same route. It was good to have a connection with those guys and that helped my decision.

by Hunter Hewitt

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