Meet the Aztecs: 2012 Signing Class

Meet the Aztecs: Q&A with Austin Maass

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

Austin Maass is a 6-foot-4, 270-pound offensive lineman from Mission Viejo, Calif. He had a very successful career at Mission Viejo High School, which is consistently one of the top high school football programs in the state. Maass was a two-time All-CIF and all-state offensive guard in high school.

Maass joins four other offensive lineman in the 2012 signing class. He and the others will be counted on following the 2012 season, as there are currently four seniors on the offensive line who will leave the program after this year.

Maass had ties to San Diego State even before joining the team, as his uncle attended the school and his brother is currently enrolled. He will wear No. 74 for the Aztecs.

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Q: Why did you choose SDSU?
A: I chose San Diego State because it’s pretty close to home and it was a good fit for me. I felt comfortable here.

Q: How were the summer workouts for you?
A: They were pretty rough, but it’s what I expected and it’s nothing I can’t handle. It’s definitely a lot of hard work.

Q: Have you picked your major yet?
A: I haven’t picked a major yet. I’m still undeclared but I’m leaning towards journalism.

Q: What are you most excited for leading up to your first semester at San Diego State?
A: I’m definitely most excited for the first game against Washington. Hopefully I’ll get to travel up there with the team and see what it’s like. That would be a really cool experience for me.

Q: What do you like to do during your spare time?
A: I like to go fishing during my spare time. I actually went with Seamus (McMorrow) and it was really fun. I like riding my skateboard around too.

Q: Who are your favorite professional sports teams?
A: I’m partial to the Los Angeles Clippers. I also like the Oakland Raiders.

Q: Is there any athlete that you look up to or try to model your game after?
A: I look up to Michael Phelps. I like his work ethic and how he gets the job done.

Q: If you weren’t a football player, what sport would you be playing?
A: I would be playing baseball. I played designated hitter in high school.

Q: What was it like coming from a very successful high school program like Mission Viejo?
A: It was definitely a good feeling being able to win a lot. Hopefully it will carry over here and we can win a lot of games here. I want to carry the winning attitude and mentality here.

Q: What is your most memorable sports moment from high school?
A: My most memorable sports moment was when I hit my 13th home run my freshman year and set the freshman record for my high school.

by Hunter Hewitt

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Meet the Aztecs: Q&A with Seamus McMorrow

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

Seamus McMorrow is a 5-foot-11, 190 pound kicker and punter. A local product, McMorrow went to St. Augustine High School in San Diego. He comes to San Diego State after a successful high school career where he was named All-CIF kicker of the year in the San Diego Section for his efforts during his senior season.

McMorrow has a powerful leg, and his versatility in both the kicking and the punting game makes him a valuable asset to have.

McMorrow may be counted on immediately due to the departures of both former kicker Abel Perez and former punter Brian Stahovich. He will compete for the starting job at both kicker and punter leading up to the 2012 season.

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Rivals recruiting page 

Q: Why did you choose SDSU?
A: I chose SDSU because this is my hometown. I feel very comfortable here and I don’t want to live anywhere else. It’s great weather and my family played a big role in me staying. I just love San Diego and the football team is coming up.

Q: How were the summer workouts for you?
A: They are definitely hard. I went to the Navy SEALs once and had to do some training with them, but other than that this is the hardest training I have ever done in my life.

Q: Have you picked your major yet?
A: My major is business management. If football doesn’t work out I hope to someday open a business and work on my own.

Q: What are you most excited for leading up to your first semester at San Diego State?
A: The football season so I can get on the field and show them what I have.

Q: What do you like to do during your spare time?
A: I like to go fishing and hunting. I like to hang out with my friends and just have a good time.

Q: Who are your favorite professional sports teams?
A: I like the San Diego Chargers and the Los Angeles Lakers. I also like the Oakland Raiders.

Q: Is there any athlete that you look up to or try to model your game after?
A: I don’t really try to model my game after anybody. I try to do my own thing. My favorite athletes are Michael Jordan and Cristiano Ronaldo, though.

Q: If you weren’t a football player, what sport would you be playing?
A: I would be playing soccer. I played it for three years in high school.

Q: Since you are from San Diego, what is your favorite thing about the city?
A: My favorite things are probably the beach and just summer time in San Diego. I like to surf.

Q: What is the farthest field goal you have ever made in a game and in practice?
A: I made a 58-yarder my junior year against Scripps Ranch High School. In practice, I made a 65-yarder once.

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Meet the Aztecs: Q&A with Lloyd Mills

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

Lloyd Mills is a 5-foot-10, 165 pound wide receiver from Chander, Ariz. Mills comes to San Diego State after a very successful high school career at Chandler High School, where he was named to the 2011 all-Arizona Division 1 team by the Arizona Republic for his efforts during his senior season. Mills was ranked the No. 18 wide receiver out of Arizona by MaxPreps.

Mills can be a game-changer both as a receiver and as a kickoff and punt returner. During his senior season at Chandler, three of his 11 touchdowns were on returns.

Not only did Mills excel on the field, but also in the classroom. He was a member of the National Honors Society and was a Distinguished Scholar.

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Rivals recruiting page

Q: Why did you choose SDSU?
A: I chose SDSU because it was pretty close to home. I also liked the weather and the coaching staff. 

Q: How were the summer workouts for you?
A: They were tough, but I know it’s good for me and it will get me ready mentally.

Q: Have you picked your major yet?
A: I am going to major in criminal justice. I am interested in being a lawyer when I am done with football.

Q: What are you most excited for leading up to your first semester at San Diego State?
A: I’m excited for walking around campus and seeing new faces.

Q: What do you like to do during your spare time?
A: I like to play video games. I play Madden, Call of Duty, and NCAA Football all the time.

Q: Who are your favorite professional sports teams?
A: I like the Arizona Cardinals, the San Antonio Spurs, and the New York Yankees.

Q: Is there any athlete that you look up to or try to model your game after?
A: I’m a big fan of Larry Fitzgerald.

Q: If you weren’t a football player, what sport would you be playing?
A: I would be playing basketball, I played in high school.

Q: What are you most excited about getting to learn from Coach McDaniel?
A: He played with my receivers coach at my high school. When I found that out I knew he would be a good coach because my receivers coach helped me out a lot. I know he played in the NFL too so I’m excited to learn from him.

Q: What is your most memorable sports moment from high school?
A: Scoring a touchdown on ESPN. It was against our rival school Hamilton and there around 10,000 people there. It was crazy.

by Hunter Hewitt

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