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Meet the Aztecs: Q&A with Arthur Flores

/ Hunter O. Hewitt / 4 Comments

Photo Credit: Ernie Anderson/SDSU Media Relations

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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SDSU Football Fan Fest and other updates

/ Hunter O. Hewitt / 1 Comment

Aztec fans –

I’m sorry I haven’t been able to post as much as I wanted to during camp, it’s been a grind for all of us.

Here are some of the latest updates:

Tomorrow is the SDSU Football Fan Fest. It will take place at Cathedral Catholic High School and it will start at approximately 12 p.m. The event is free and gates open at 11 a.m. Be sure to come out and support the 2012 Aztecs!

There will be a scrimmage that lasts approximately two hours. There will also be a chance to purchase Aztec apparel and an autograph session following the scrimmage. More information about the SDSU Football Fan Fest can be found here.

Be sure to check out all of the Q&A stories on the 2012 signing class. There have been 12 of them released so far.

As for practices, we are still working hard preparing for Washington. We have 15 days remaining, and we are trying to use each practice as an opportunity to get better as a unit.

Here are some recent video interviews with Brice Butler, Leon McFadden, and Colin Lockett:

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Meet the Aztecs: Q&A with Alex Barrett

/ Hunter O. Hewitt / 2 Comments

Photo Credit: Ernie Anderson/SDSU Media Relations

The 11th in a daily series of Q&A’s with the 2012 signing class.

Alex Barrett is a 6-foot-3, 245-pound defensive end from Mesa, Arizona. He comes to San Diego State after a very successful career at Desert Ridge High School, where he started on both the offensive and defensive line. Barrett was a two-time first-team all-state selection, and he was named to the all-Arizona Super 25 his senior year.

Barrett joins a young defensive line unit that lost three senior starters last year. He is one of four defensive lineman in the 2012 signing class. Although Barrett played both defensive tackle and defensive end in high school, he will likely play end at SDSU. He will wear No. 58 for the Aztecs.

GoAztecs.com player profile
Rivals recruiting page

 

Q: Why did you choose SDSU?
A: I felt like it was the best program for me, both the school and the team. I felt like I would fit in with the team just fine.

Q: How were the summer workouts for you?
A: The summer workouts went well. I like the way we are working out, both conditioning and lifting. I feel like it’s going to make me better.

Q: Have you picked your major yet?
A: I’m going to major in criminal justice. I don’t really know what I want to do with it yet, that’s too far down the road.

Q: What are you most excited for leading up to your first semester at San Diego State?
A: I’m excited to see what school is going to be like.

Q: What do you like to do during your spare time?
A: I like to watch movies during my spare time. I like all the Marvel Comics movies.

Q: Who are your favorite professional sports teams?
A: I like the San Diego Chargers.

Q: Is there any athlete that you look up to or try to model your game after?
A: I like Antonio Gates and I also like Julius Peppers.

Q: If you weren’t a football player, what sport would you be playing?
A: I would be doing track and field. I competed in shot and discus in high school.

Q: What is your most memorable sports moment from high school?
A: Definitely getting to play in the state championship game my junior year. It was a cool experience playing in the Arizona Cardinals stadium. Also, I had a special education teammate, and in one of our games where we blew out the other team my coach talked to the other coach and he got to run the ball for a play.

Q: How much do you know about the 3-3-5 defense and what about it are you most excited for?
A: I know a little about it right now but I’m studying it. I most excited for the slants. We are moving around a lot so it’s going to be fun.

By Hunter Hewitt