Ben Perez is warming up with the team.

With his recent decommit from Arizona, is SDSU still making a push to land him? Or is the focus still on Anthony Smith and Juco DEs?

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Got a visit from the staff tonight:

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Maxwell Smith ran straight forward on ultra g machine today but he still isn't cleared.

Noble Hall's abdominal strain is still holding him back and he likely won't play.

Rocky has requested evals from the NFL on four underclassmen.

I think he will. He was also named a second-team all-american by USA Today earlier today.

Sounds like Nat Berhe thinks he should too.

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My guess is L. Ryan, but that was the easy guess.

This is speculative so maybe I shouldn't post this since it's just based on what I saw.

I spotted Fred Melifonwu leaving the football offices earlier today. Either he was just getting paperwork done so he can leave the school at the end of the semester (when his athletic scholarship is up) or he is considering making a return. We'll see. I'll ask Rocky about it next time he's available.

Is Rivals going to updated any of the SDSU commits rankings? I thing Bell and Dwayne Johnson should be at least three stars. Lucas Johnson improved a lot this year and should get a bump in the rankings.

Also, do you see another under the radar Ryan Pope JC early signing?

Arizona State is losing OC Mike Norvell to Memphis according to reports.

Look for SDSU to make a push for three-star RB/ATH Freddie Holly.

http://sports.yahoo.com/sandiegostate/football/recruiting/player-Freddie-Holly-172695

SDSU commit Dwayne Johnson confirmed with me at the game that he'll be coming in to play warrior safety. He's been playing DB more as a senior and his weight is now up to 205.

Fresno State recently offered him as a DB though, and it looks like he will take an official visit to Fresno later on.

I know the quarterback position is a question mark that everyone has on their minds heading into next season and Maxwell Smith's knee injury made things even more unclear than they already were.

I don't know how things will play out. Maybe the staff will be fine with Chapman if he plays better than expected this postseason. Maybe the Agnew hype makes them feel even more comfortable with sticking with who they got, not to mention Lucas Johnson next year.

But their are options out there that they may try to bring in for insurance. It's worth noting that at this point of the season SDSU doesn't really officially offer QBs but they will probably bring in a few for official visits and if they like their attitude, size etc. face to face, they may decide to add one to the roster. This was the case for Brad Odeman and Jake Rodrigues over the past few off seasons and I expect something like that to happen this season. I think the names to be aware of are already out there for the most part but here's who I think you should really keep an eye on.

Kentucky transfer Patrick Towles will be the hot name this offseason but I'm not sure if that happens.

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Armani Rogers decommitted from Cal and the thought is UCLA will be the choice but the Bruins have Rosen for two more seasons and another top 2017 QB they are pursuing. Rogers is also in Tony White's area and he can scoop him up if the staff decides to pursue him.

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The other HS QB to be aware of is Camarillo's Jake Constatine.

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Johnny Stanton was a kid SDSU offered early in his career then blew up with a strong junior and senior shower before a season ending injury. He didn't pan out at Nebraska and he's currently at Saddleback College, a program SDSU regularly pursues.

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College of the Desert QB Stephen Johnson II is having a big juco season and can be another option. He went to Grambling St. but an ankle injury derailed his career.

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/66122/highlights/308985401/v2

Another possibility (and not as much of a dual threat guy) is Richard Lagow from Cisco CC in Texas. He committed to UConn out of college but is now back in Texas and looking to transfer.

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/586266/highlights/280697406/v2

we've played 10 games now. Who do you see as the starting five when conference play opens?

Padres President/CEOS said today, when asked about PetCo's viability as a multipurpose stadium following the USD-SDSU basketball game, said: "PetCo could be modified pretty easily to accommodate football."

Assuming the Chargers leave and we are unable to play at Qualcomm, how about PetCo as a home stadium and Poinsettia Bowl host?

Seats 40,000 so it would fill up better than the Q. Holiday Bowl wouldn't be happy cause they average 50,000+

Don't see Ben Perez out here during warmups (concussion).

Rank Value
Total Offense 79 378.3
Rushing Offense 15 235.3
Passing Offense 118 143.0
Team Passing Efficiency 43 138.19
Scoring Offense 51 31.4
Total Defense 5 287.9
Rushing Defense 5 111.2
Passing Yards Allowed 13 176.8
Team Passing Efficiency Defense 15 109.78
Scoring Defense 10 17.2
Turnover Margin 1 1.46
3rd Down Conversion Pct 59 0.402
4th Down Conversion Pct 7 0.778
3rd Down Conversion Pct Defense 5 0.278
4th Down Conversion Pct Defense T-89 0.550
Red Zone Offense 6 0.936
Red Zone Defense 40 0.800
Net Punting 71 37.05
Punt Returns 42 10.08
Kickoff Returns 7 26.91
First Downs Offense T-78 238
First Downs Defense T-14 205
Fewest Penalties Per Game 82 6.54
Fewest Penalty Yards Per Game 89 60.15
Time of Possession

Christian Chapman completed nine passes. Seven of them were drive extenders.

Chapman's completions:

3rd and 6 (first down)
2nd and 12 (touchdown called back for illegal chop block)
3rd and 6 (first down)
2nd and 11 (first down)
2 and 6
2nd and 12 (first down)
2nd and 11 (first down)
3rd and 8 (first down)
2nd and 8 (first down)
3rd and 27

This wasn't a gimme. He won the game the hard way.

Rocky Long said he hopes Maxwell Smith "gets ready but there’s not a real good chance that he’ll be able to play."

Smith still has a lot swelling and won't practice until that heals. Chapman will practice like he's going to start but in his heart he probably wants Maxwell to play, Long said.

Long also said if doctors clear Smith, he'll let him hand the ball off on first play but if Smith comes back saying he can't do it it's not happening. Nothing symbolic will happen if Smith isn't cleared to get on the field, either.

John Simcox Memorial Trophy
Most Valuable Player

Donnel Pumphrey


Byron H. Chase Memorial Trophy
Offensive Player of the Year

Donnel Pumphrey


Defensive Players of the Year
Damontae Kazee
Calvin Munson


Dr. R. Hardy/C.E. Peterson Memorial Trophy
Captain’s Awards

Jake Fely

Dakota Gordon

Pearce Slater

J.J. Whittaker


President’s Award
High Academic Achievement
Pierre Romain


Most Inspirational Players
Jake Fely

J.J. Whittaker


Most Valuable Special Teams Player
Rashaad Penny


Outstanding Freshman Award
Parker Baldwin


Offensive Lineman of the Year
Pearce Slater


Defensive Lineman of the Year
Alex Barrett


Offensive Scout Team Player of the Year
Ryan Agnew


Defensive Scout Team Player of the Year
Kyahva Tezino


Scout Team Player of the Year
Jeff Clay

Cincinnati is a 2 point favorite.