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Post by HighNTight on Jun 28, 2014 9:22:26 GMT -8
Countdown to Aztec Football #63. (Tom Ables @tomables) #AztecFB #SDSU #AztecForLife #GoAztecs aztec_Football @coachsipesdsu pic.twitter.com/LWocYRS2wm
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Post by HighNTight on Jun 28, 2014 9:42:38 GMT -8
Countdown Bio: Brian Sipe www.goaztecs.com/sports/m-footbl/bio-Sipe-Brian.htmlPosition: Assistant Coach - Quarterbacks Experience: 5th Season There is so much information on Brian Sipe that I figured I'd let Wikipedia organize it: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brian_SipeSipe was a college football star quarterback at San Diego State University under the leadership of coach Don Coryell, where he studied architecture. He also competed in the 1961 Little League World Series for El Cajon, California and prepped at Grossmont High School. National Football League -- 1974 to 1983 (MVP Award in 1980, Browns)Drafted in the 13th round of the 1972 NFL Draft by the Cleveland Browns, Sipe spent the first two years of his career as a member of the team's reserve squad, seeing no action on the field. In 1974, Sipe started four games after helping the Browns come back from a 12-point deficit against the Denver Broncos on October 27. However, after winning just one of the four contests (a 21-14 victory against the New England Patriots on November 11), he was replaced by Mike Phipps. The team's disastrous 1975 season saw Sipe enter the starting lineup after three consecutive losses in which the Browns were outscored 124-26. Sipe's three starts reduced the margin of defeat for the squad, but still resulted in a trio of defeats, sending him back to the sidelines. The following year, he finally moved into a consistent starting role following an opening game injury to Phipps on September 12, 1976. As the team's signal caller that season, he led them to a 9-5 record, a six-game improvement over the previous season. During the first half of the 1977 season, he led the team to five wins in their first seven games. However, on November 13 of that year, Sipe suffered a season-ending shoulder injury at Three Rivers Stadium against the Pittsburgh Steelers in the second quarter of the team's 35-31 defeat. Sipe came back the following year to throw for more than 2,900 yards and 21 touchdown passes, but the team's overall inconsistency resulted in an 8-8 finish. Serving as the catalyst for many thrilling moments during the 1979 and 1980 seasons, Sipe helped the team earn the nickname "Kardiac Kids." The designation was in recognition of their tendency to produce heart-stopping comeback victories in the final minutes of many games. Over the course of these two seasons, Sipe led the Browns to eight comebacks and eleven game-winning drives in the fourth quarter or overtime. 1980 MVP award winning seasonIn 1980, Sipe passed for 4,132 yards and 30 touchdowns, helping lead the team to its first postseason berth since 1972. Individually, his efforts earned him the Associated Press' NFL MVP award and a selection to the NFL Pro Bowl. In an AFC divisional playoff game that 1980 season against the Raiders (January 4, 1981) the Browns could've settled for a very short game winning field goal but instead decided to pass the ball. It was a logical choice; Cleveland weather was brutally cold and windy and a field goal was not a guarantee. Likewise, Sipe's target was Pro Football Hall of Fame TE Ozzie Newsome. With 41 seconds left in the game, Sipe threw an interception in the end zone, bringing the Browns season to a heartbreaking end. The play call, "Red Right 88" would be immortalized in Cleveland sports infamy. 1981-82 seasonsDespite throwing for 3,876 yards the following year, Sipe was at the controls as the team staggered to a 5-11 mark. In 1982, Sipe and the Browns won just two of the team's first six games in the strike-marred NFL season, and Sipe was benched in favor of third-year signal caller Paul McDonald. United States Football League -- 1984 to 1985Sipe regained his starting role the following year, but angered Browns management by negotiating with Donald Trump's USFL New Jersey Generals during the season. Sipe finished the campaign with 3,566 passing yards and 26 touchdown passes. Sipe did eventually sign with Trump after the season, playing for the Generals in 1984, before concluding his career with the Jacksonville Bulls in 1985. His shift to Jacksonville came about after Trump signed Heisman Trophy winner Doug Flutie to a multi-million dollar contract. Post playing careerSipe now resides in San Diego, California, and coached high school football at Santa Fe Christian School in Solana Beach, California, where he helped the Eagles to four CIF titles and a combined record of 75-21-1. Sipe was hired on January 18, 2009 as quarterback coach for his Alma Mater, San Diego State. In 2010, the Aztecs beat United States Naval Academy in the Poinsettia Bowl.
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Post by HighNTight on Jun 28, 2014 9:50:04 GMT -8
Brian Sipe (continued) From GoAztecs.com www.goaztecs.com/sports/m-footbl/bio-Sipe-Brian.htmlCOACHING EXPERIENCE - One of the greatest players in program history, Brian Sipe enters his fifth season at SDSU as the team's quarterbacks coach. - In 2009, helped the Aztecs rank 30th in the country in pass offense (263.6 yards per game). Sophomore quarterback Ryan Lindley threw for 3,054 yards and 23 touchdowns. - Before returning to San Diego State, Sipe spent eight years as head football coach at nearby Santa Fe Christian High School, where he helped the Eagles to four CIF titles and a combined record of 75-21-1. PLAYING EXPERIENCE - Starred at quarterback for San Diego State from 1969-71, before embarking on a 12-year NFL career with the Cleveland Browns. - As an Aztec, Sipe completed 436-of-788 passes for 5,707 yards and 44 touchdowns. He compiled a 15-7 record as a starter and his 68.2 winning percentage is the third highest in the school's D-I era. - Sipe posted seven, 300-yard passing performances, the fourth-highest total in school history, including a career-best 439 yards against Utah State in 1971. He was inducted into the Aztec Hall of Fame as part of the inaugural class of 1988. - Played for legendary SDSU coach Don Coryell and was the Aztecs' leading passer in 1970 and 1971. In 1970, he directed SDSU to a 9-2 record as the Aztecs spent eight weeks ranked among the nation's top 20. - As a junior, he was an honorable mention All-American by the Associated Press after throwing for 2,618 yards and 23 TDs. - Sipe was once again an honorable mention All-American after he led the nation in completions per game with a 17.8 mark in 1971. In his first season on campus, he was a member of the Aztecs' undefeated 11-0 squad in 1969 that won the Pasadena Bowl.
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Post by tonatiuh on Jun 28, 2014 13:23:16 GMT -8
Just some extra info on Brian Sipe in relation to the Cleveland Browns. Brian is in the Browns Hall Of Fame. He is their leading passer in yardage, and TD passes. He is over one of the all time greats ,Otto Graham, who QB'd Cleveland in the late fourties and fifties and lead the Browns to a couple of NFL Championships. This was before the Super Bowl got started, of course.
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Post by 78aztec82 on Jun 28, 2014 13:31:45 GMT -8
Countdown BIO -- Lynell Hamilton, Graduate Assistant - Offense/Special Teams Hamilton, who spent the last two seasons with San Diego State as an offensive and special teams grad assistant, has accepted a Bill Walsh Minority internship with the Raiders. No replacement has yet been named.Lynell Hamiltonwww.goaztecs.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/lynell_hamilton_878651.htmlPosition: Graduate Assistant - Offense/Special Teams Experience: Second Season COACHING EXPERIENCE Lynell Hamilton is in his second year at San Diego State as an offensive graduate assistant and will also help coach the Aztec special teams. PLAYING EXPERIENCE Signed with the New Orleans Saints as undrafted free agent in 2008. Was part of the Saints' 2009 championship squad that defeated the Colts in Super Bowl XLIV. Played in nine games during the 2009 campaign, running for 125 yards on 35 attempts with two TDs, while contributing on special teams. Also scored a TD in New Orleans' opening-round playoff victory over the Arizona Cardinals. Rushed for 2,052 yards in his Aztec career, which ranks 11th in school history, and scoring 13 touchdowns. Also finished his career with 54 catches for 346 yards and one TD. Still ranks fourth on the Mountain West all-time list for most rushing yards by a freshman (1,087) set in 2003. Became the first Aztec to post 100 yards on the ground in a season-opener when he ran for 113 yards and two TDs vs. Eastern Washington on Aug. 30, 2003. Attended Edison High School in Stockton, Calif., where he received SuperPrep All-America honors. EDUCATION Graduated from San Diego State in 2008, with his bachelor's degree in sociology. Lynell has moved to the Raiders under their mentorship program. Huge for his career, our loss! Congrats Lynell! Sent from my SM-G900V using proboards
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Post by davdesid on Jun 28, 2014 14:42:39 GMT -8
Countdown to Aztec Football #63. (Tom Ables @tomables) #AztecFB #SDSU #AztecForLife #GoAztecs aztec_Football @coachsipesdsu pic.twitter.com/LWocYRS2wm What a game that was!!! I was there!!! Attended with my wife and our next door neighbors, an MCRD Marine DI and his wife, who were from Texas. A FUN, but very long night.
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Post by HighNTight on Jun 30, 2014 10:41:42 GMT -8
Tom Ables @tomables · Jun 29 Countdown to Aztec Football #62. #AztecFB #SDSU #AztecForLife #GoAztecs aztec_Football marshallfaulk
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Post by HighNTight on Jun 30, 2014 10:43:44 GMT -8
Tom Ables @tomables · Countdown to Aztec Football #61. #AztecFB #SDSU #AztecForLife #GoAztecs aztec_Football
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Post by missiontrails on Jun 30, 2014 10:51:19 GMT -8
I love that picture of Claude Gilbert in front of the scoreboard for the Florida state game. Brings back some great memories of what was then simply called "San Diego Stadium". San Diego Federal Savings......we hardly knew ya'......
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Post by HighNTight on Jun 30, 2014 10:51:35 GMT -8
Countdown Bio -- Danny Gonzales One of the areas of concern this season is the level of experience at Safety ... so I figured I'd post the bio of the coach in charge of that aspect of our program.
Danny Gonzales Hometown: Albuquerque, N.M. Position: Assistant Coach - Safeties Education: New Mexico - BA in Business Admin and General Management & MA in Phys Ed and Recreation
COACHING EXPERIENCE Danny Gonzales is in his second campaign with San Diego State and coaches the team's safeties. He previously was a member of Aztec head coach Rocky Long's staff at the University of New Mexico.
Last year, coached Mountain West honorable mention pick, sophomore Nat Berhe, who registered career-best marks in tackles (67), tackles for loss (3.5), interceptions (2), pass breakups (5) and forced fumbles (1). He ranked third on the team in tackles, tied for second in interceptions and tied for third in PBUs.
As a team in 2011, helped the SDSU defense rank first in the conference in sacks (2.23/g), tackles for loss (6.54/g), interceptions (15) and turnovers gained (28).
From 2005-08, worked with the safeties, punters, kickers and deep snappers at UNM. Under his tutelage, the Lobo safeties combined for 55 pass breakups in 2007-08, and the 2007 New Mexico squad ranked 13th nationally in total defense, 14th in scoring defense and 20th in passing defense.
Coached place-kicker John Sullivan to consensus All-America honors. A former walk-on, Sullivan nailed a nation's best 29 field goals in 2007.
Place-kickers Kenny Byrd (first-team all-MWC) and James Aho (freshman All-American) and punter Jordan Scott (honorable mention all-MWC) also were honored during Gonzales' coaching stint at UNM.
Worked with NFL Draft picks defensive back Glover Quin (Houston Texans) and linebacker/defensive back Quincy Black (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) at New Mexico.
Was the school's video coordinator from 2003-05, and started his coaching career as a defensive graduate assistant for the Lobos from 1999-2002.
PLAYING EXPERIENCE Was a three-year letterwinner at New Mexico, competing as a punter and safety. He earned the team's Chuck Cummings Memorial Award for morale and spirit as a senior.
Was a part of the 1997 Lobo squad that won the Western Athletic Conference Mountain Division championship and competed in the Insight.com Bowl. UNM compiled an 9-4 overall record that year, including a 6-2 mark in league action.
EDUCATION Has a bachelor's degree from UNM in business administration and general management and a master's degree in physical education and recreation.
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Post by MontezumaPhil on Jun 30, 2014 12:42:50 GMT -8
Tom Ables @tomables · Countdown to Aztec Football #61. #AztecFB #SDSU #AztecForLife #GoAztecs aztec_Football Was there that night against Florida State. My dad and I still reminisce about the game from time to time. Nowadays the memory makes me kinda sad, though. What if the admin hadn't decided three short years later that Claude couldn't coach anymore? Scovil, Stoltz, Lugie, Tollner, Tollner, more Tollner, Upchuck... Thirty years spent wandering through the football wilderness.
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Post by tonatiuh on Jun 30, 2014 19:43:11 GMT -8
Great info, and photos on all the past Aztecs! I really love to see, and read about them all.
Just one more piece of info on coach Claude Gilbert. You know that he actually beat Florida State twice! The other time was in 1973, or '74 I believe, and the Aztecs scored 40, or more points on them at that time also. So, our record vs. the mighty Florida State Seminoles is 2-0!
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Post by HighNTight on Jul 1, 2014 8:47:06 GMT -8
Tom Ables @tomables twitter.com/TomAblesCountdown to Aztec Football #60. #AztecFB #SDSU #AztecForLife #GoAztecs aztec_Football @coachhallsdsu
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Post by HighNTight on Jul 1, 2014 8:51:03 GMT -8
Countdown Biography: Adam Hallwww.goaztecs.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/adam_hall_878669.htmlPosition: Strength & Conditioning CoachExperience: Third SeasonCOACHING EXPERIENCEFormer Aztec quarterback Adam Hall returned to his alma mater in January 2012 and is in his second year as the football team's head strength and conditioning coach. Before accepting his current position, he spent two years at Texas where he was the Longhorns' offensive graduate assistant in 2010 and the program's recruiting coordinator in 2011. Texas compiled an 8-5 mark in 2011, capped by a victory over California at the Holiday Bowl in San Diego. Worked at SDSU as the assistant strength and conditioning coach from January 2009 until May 2010 during current head coach Rocky Long's first 16 months with the Aztecs. Hall assisted then-strength and conditioning coach Aaron Wellman with all workouts. PLAYING EXPERIENCEStarted his collegiate playing career at Texas in 1999, before transferring to San Diego State after his freshman campaign. As an Aztec, needed just three seasons to become a 5,000-yard passer, one of only nine players to accomplish that feat at SDSU. Playing through injuries, he still managed to record 423 completions, 5,173 passing yards and 24 touchdowns. Produced two of the nine best individual passing games in school history, throwing for 516 yards against Arizona State on Sept. 14, 2002, and 506 yards at Idaho on Sept. 21, 2002. His 60 attempts against the Sun Devils are a school-record that still stands today. In addition, he led the Mountain West Conference in passing efficiency his junior season. In the school's career record book, ranks ninth in attempts, eighth in completions and ninth in passing yards. Nominated for the 2003 Davy O'Brien Award and was an honorable mention all-league selection as a junior. He also served as one the team's captains his final campaign. Prepped at Westlake High School in Austin, Texas, where he was a decorated athlete, earning first-team 5A all-state honors by the Associated Press and second-team accolades by the Texas Sportswriters Association. EDUCATIONEarned his bachelor's degree from San Diego State in 2004 in public administration.
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Post by tonatiuh on Jul 1, 2014 21:15:42 GMT -8
Man, those were fantastic games, and really great QB's in both. I attended both games, but unfortunately we lost them. The Arizona St. game was in 2002, I believe, and that is the game many will remember when the 'Old Monty' made his comeback appearance dressed in beautiful long feathers! He struted all over the stands waving, high fiving, and talking to the fans!
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Post by csfoster on Jul 2, 2014 7:02:00 GMT -8
Tom Ables @tomables twitter.com/TomAbles
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Post by HighNTight on Jul 2, 2014 9:33:39 GMT -8
Countdown BiographyYesterday we featured Adam Hall, today we take a look at Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach Chris Jurek www.goaztecs.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/chris_jurek_878670.htmlChris JurekPosition: Assistant Strength & Conditioning CoachExperience: Fourth SeasonCOACHING EXPERIENCEChris Jurek, who is in his fourth year at San Diego State, assists with the football team's strength and conditioning program. PLAYING EXPERIENCEWas a three-year starter at center for Cincinnati, helping the squad to four consecutive bowl games and two BIG EAST championships. As a senior, garnered first-team all-conference honors as the Bearcats completed an undefeated regular season (12-0), advanced to the Allstate Sugar Bowl and achieved a No. 8 final national ranking in the Associated Press poll. Started every game his junior campaign when the program won the Big East title and competed in the FedEx Orange Bowl. Earned the starting assignment at center in 2007, as Cincinnati set school records for scoring and posted a 10-3 record en route to a victory in the PapaJohns.com Bowl. Was a reserve in 2006 when the Bearcats went to the International Bowl. Competed in four sports as a prep at Southfield-Lathrup Senior High School, where he was a three-year starter at center. EDUCATIONReceived his bachelor's degree in secondary education in 2009, and also took postgraduate classes in curriculum and instruction his final year at Cincinnati. Is currently working toward his certification from the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Association.
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Post by HighNTight on Jul 2, 2014 9:36:09 GMT -8
Tom Ables @tomables twitter.com/TomAblesCountdown to Aztec Football #59. #AztecFB #SDSU #AztecForLife #GoAztecs aztec_Football pic.twitter.com/Tjb2wTSB6w
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Post by HighNTight on Jul 3, 2014 7:46:14 GMT -8
Today's Countdown Biography is Kevin McGarrywww.goaztecs.com/sports/m-footbl/bio-McGarry-Kevin.htmlPosition: Director of Player PersonnelEducation: USD - BA in Diversified Liberal Arts & MA in Educational Administration COACHING EXPERIENCEKevin McGarry is in his second year as a full-time member of the Aztec coaching staff. After working with linebackers last season, he will be in charge of the special teams unit in 2012. A few years ago, coached first-team all-conference linebacker Miles Burris, who led the league in tackles for loss with 19.5, which ranked ninth nationally. Burris also was named to watch lists for the Butkus, Lombardi and Nagurski Awards and that April, was selected in the fourth round the NFL Draft by the Oakland Raiders. Two of McGarry's linebackers, Burris and Logan Ketchum, also received acclaim for their work in the classroom. Burris earned a spot on the National Football Foundation (NFF) Hampshire Honor Society and was a semifinalist for this past year's NFF's William V. Campbell Trophy. Ketchum, meanwhile, was named the 2011 SDSU Student-Athlete of the Year and became the first Aztec football player to secure a spot on the Capital One Academic All-District 8 first team since 2006. Before beginning his current position, served as an assistant to the Aztec coaches from 2009-10. Moved across town after eight campaigns as the head football coach at the University of San Diego from 1996-2003. McGarry compiled a 39-37 overall record with five seasons at .500 or above. His squads also were ranked nationally on three occasions. Under McGarry's direction, the Toreros were the No. 1 offense in the nation (Div. I-AA) in 2003, and consistently were rated in the top 20 in various defensive categories. In 2002, he helped then junior quarterback Eric Rasmussen lead the nation in passing efficiency (164.2). Was named the Pioneer Football League Coach of the Year in 2002, and had eight players garner All-America honors during his tenure. Prior to being named head coach, was USD's defensive coordinator from 1980-95, and was an assistant coach at the school from 1978-80. Also was the Toreros' head softball coach from 1980-85. PLAYING EXPERIENCEBegan his collegiate career at Saddleback College in Mission Viejo, Calif., where he started at wide receiver and defensive back from 1974-75. He was tabbed the team's MVP his final campaign and was later inducted into Saddleback's Athletic Hall of Fame. Transferred to the University of San Diego, playing on both sides of the ball at wide receiver and defensive back from 1976-77. He picked up team defensive player-of-the-year honors his senior season. EDUCATIONHas a bachelor's degree in English/diversified liberal arts and a master's in educational administration from the University of San Diego.
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Post by HighNTight on Jul 3, 2014 8:57:52 GMT -8
Tom Ables @tomables twitter.com/TomAblesCountdown to Aztec Football #58. #AztecFB #SDSU #AztecForLife #GoAztecs aztec_Football pic.twitter.com/6Ueu8duoqq
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