Aztecs fall to Fresno State in MWC opener

 

Fresno State 52 San Diego State 40



San Diego State got off to a hot start leading 21-7 at the end of the first quarter, but three consecutive turnovers in the second quarter turned into 21 unanswered points for Fresno State. The Bulldogs led 36-27 at halftime.

The Aztecs regained the lead early in the third quarter after some turnovers of their own. A forced fumble by Vaness Harris led to Brice Butler’s 8-yard touchdown catch.

On the ensuing drive, the Bulldogs drove all the way down to the Aztec’s goal line only to be picked off by Leon McFadden. McFadden returned it 96 yards for a touchdown and gave the Aztecs a 40-36 lead with 09:09 left in the third quarter.

That would be the last positive play for the Aztecs. The Bulldogs would go on to take advantage of more Aztec turnovers and put up 17 more unanswered points to seal the win.

Prep Football Rankings (Week 5 Results)

 

No surprises at the top, but a shake-up at the bottom could result in new teams breaking into the mix.

 

Prep Football Rankings (Week 5)

The Pirates are still sailing at #1 after a huge win over Poway.

Video: USD Toreros rout Valpo in PFL Opener

 

San Diego 51 Valparaiso 14 



Aztecs come up short against San Jose State

 

 

QUALCOMM STADIUM (09-22-12) Despite career high performances from running backs Adam Muema & Walter Kazee, the San Diego State Aztecs (2-2) suffer their second loss of the season after falling to San Jose State (3-1) 38-34.

SDSU Football-San Jose State Postgame Notes
Post-nalysis (Week 4 v SJSU)
Bizarro Aztecs lose to Bizarro Spartans

Prep Football Preview: Oceanside @ Poway

#1 Oceanside Pirates at #3 Poway Titans
September 21, 2012

Last Meeting:

September 30, 2005 Oceanside 46 Poway 0

Oceanside’s number one ranking will be put to the test this Friday when they visit Poway for what could be a Division II playoff preview. Both teams are coming off bounce back wins after suffering losses in week two.

Prep Football Rankings (Week 4)

 

Oceanside takes over the #1 spot after Helix suffers their first loss since the 2011 season opener.

 

Chargers are “white hot” in home opener

 

Chargers 38 Titans 10

QUALCOMM STADIUM (09-16-12) In an attempt to beat the scorching heat, the San Diego Chargers (2-0) sported an all-white look in their blowout win over the Tennessee Titans (0-2).

A pre-game ceremony was held prior to kickoff to honor the late Junior Seau and officially retire his #55 jersey. He joins Lance Alworth and Dan Fouts as the only players to have their jersey numbers retired by the Chargers.

With Antonio Gates on the sideline nursing a rib injury, tight end Dante Rosario stepped up and caught a career high three touchdown passes.

Running Back Jackie Battle entered the game in the fourth quarter and gave a much needed boost to the Chargers rushing attack. He put up two goal line touchdown runs to seal the win.

4th quarter struggles doom Toreros

 

 

Harvard 28 San Diego 13

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (09-15-12) The San Diego Toreros (1-2) will close out their non-conference schedule with a tough loss to the Harvard Crimson (1-0). The Toreros were leading 13-7 in the fourth quarter, but three unanswered touchdowns by the Crimson put the game away.

Video: USD Toreros vs. Western New Mexico (Clips)

 

 

I recorded the entire game but the majority of it was recorded in high definition which I am unable to edit at this time. These clips were recorded in standard definition.

 

Video includes: 51-yard field goal by Ernie Collins & Game tying drive in the 4th quarter.

 

Final Score: San Diego 34 Western New Mexico 27

Chargers take advantage of Raider miscues on Monday Night Football

 

Chargers 22 Raiders 14
 

OAKLAND (09-10-12) A 6-yard touchdown pass and five field goals was all the San Diego Chargers (1-0) needed to knock off the Oakland Raiders (0-1) in the season opener. The Chargers have now won 15 of their last 18 games against the Raiders. They will meet again at Qualcomm Stadium on December 30^th in the last game of the regular season.

Prep Football Rankings (Week 3)

 

Upsets shake up this week's rankings
 

Mills lead USD to comeback win in home opener

 

Junior QB Mason Mills rallied USD to their first win of 2012

San Diego 34, Western New Mexico 27

 

TORERO STADIUM (09-08-12) When the USD Toreros (1-1) and Western New Mexico (1-1) met for the first time last season, the Toreros rolled to a 30-10 victory. Things didn’t go as smooth this time around.
 

USD kicker Ernie Collins put the Toreros on the board first with a 37-yard field goal, but near the end of the first quarter, Western New Mexico receiver Marquis Sumpter scored on a 40-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Mitch Glasmann to give their Mustangs a 7-3 lead.

 

The Toreros answered in the second quarter.

Prep Football Preview: La Costa Canyon at Poway

 

#5 La Costa Canyon Mavericks @ #2 Poway Titans (September 7, 2012)

 

Last Meeting: September 9, 2011 - Poway 28 LCC 14

 

After dominating their season openers, Poway and La Costa Canyon will face off in what should be an exciting game between Division II title contenders from the North County.

 

Poway’s explosive defense held Scripps Ranch to only seven points and 93 total yards last week. They will need a similar performance if they plan on stopping La Costa Canyon’s effective rushing attack led by senior running back Deon Dickey.

 

Prep Football Rankings (Week 2)

 

With some help from his blockers, Madison RB Pierre Cormier breaks an 83-yard TD run against Lincoln.

 

NFL San Diego (Final Preseason Cuts)

The 2012 NFL Preseason have finally come to a close! As the regular season gets under way, all 32 teams have cut their roster down to 53. Here are the locally connected players who survived those cuts.

Video: Lincoln @ Madison 08-31-12

 

Madison host Lincoln in the 2012 season opener.

USD Toreros open the season with a setback

SAN LUIS OBISPO (09-01-12) The San Diego Toreros (0-1) start the 2012 season in the loss column after falling to Cal Poly 41-14.

The Toreros hung around for the first three quarters, but Cal Poly’s three unanswered touchdowns in the fourth put the game away.

Next for the Toreros is the home opener next Saturday against Western New Mexico. Kickoff is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. pacific time at Torero Stadium.