2009 San Diego State Football

San Diego State showed signs of improvement under first-year coach

Justin M. Bowen

San Diego State running back Walter Kazee out runs the UNLV defense for a big gain during the season finale for both teams Saturday at Sam Boyd Stadium.

San Diego State showed signs of improvement under first-year coach: Despite late-season slide, Brady Hoke has Aztec program headed in right direction; Sun, Nov 29, 2009 (2:18 a.m.); By Ray Brewer; Surrendering a double-digit second half lead against a mediocre opponent isn’t exactly how the San Diego State football team wanted to close the year. But the Aztecs limped into the offseason Saturday with a 28-24 loss to host UNLV at Sam Boyd Stadium, allowing the Rebels to close the game with 21 unanswered points in the game’s final 23 minutes.

Idaho tops San Diego St. 34-20: Saturday, September 19, 2009; Associated Press; DeMaundray Woolridge rushed for 93 yards and two touchdowns Saturday in Idaho's 34-20 win over San Diego State.

San Diego State defeats Southern Utah 35-19: SDSU Football:; Sunday, September 13, 2009; Associated Press; Ryan Lindley threw for 287 yards and two touchdowns and rushed for another score to lead San Diego State to a 35-19 victory over Southern Utah Saturday night.

Green Valley High grad makes NFL roster with Chargers: Thursday, September 10, 2009; By Case Keefer; Brandyn Dombrowski watched Saturday in the San Diego Chargers’ weight room as players were summoned one-by-one to the front office. This is how it works on NFL cut day — when teams are required to trim their rosters to 53 players — in San Diego. If a Chargers official pulls a player aside during their work out, he is no longer on the team.

UCLA beats San Diego St. 33-14: SDSU Football:; Sunday, September 6, 2009; Associated Press; Quarterback Kevin Prince got off to a successful start at UCLA despite some second-half difficulties in his debut. Those difficulties seemed to leave him excited rather than discouraged about his future. "It's great to start with a win," the redshirt freshman said after passing for 176 yards and a touchdown in the Bruins' 33-14 victory over San Diego State on Saturday. "There's a lot to correct, and that's exciting."