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1 PLAYE RS Quarterback Kevin O Connell is one of six returning starters on offense. INSIDE Player Profiles Signing Class SEASON COACHES PLAYERS REVIEW OPPONENTS RECORDS HISTORY UNIVERSITY GOAZTECS.COM 67

player profiles UNIVERSITY HISTORY RECORDS OPPONENTS REVIEW PLAYERS COACHES O6 SEASON 67 ikaika AKEN-MOLETA HEIGHT: 6-2 WEIGHT: 330 HOMETOWN: Kapolei, Hawaii PREVIOUS SCHOOL: Kapolei High Expected to

High School: A second-team all-state selection and first-team all-conference selection... Earned three letters in track... Bench pressed 355 pounds and ran a 5.1 time in the 40 as a prep.

.. Son of Haunani Aken-Pagdilao, a Kapolei school teacher, and Harry Moleta, Jr., an employee of American Airlines... A criminal justice major.

PREVIOUS SCHOOL: Santa Teresa High A walk-on who has the size and athleticism to be a contributor up front. 2005: Did not see any playing time his second year on campus.

2 player profiles UNIVERSITY HISTORY RECORDS OPPONENTS REVIEW PLAYERS COACHES O6 SEASON 67 ikaika AKEN-MOLETA HEIGHT: 6-2 WEIGHT: 330 HOMETOWN: Kapolei, Hawaii PREVIOUS SCHOOL: Kapolei High Expected to see playing time on the young offensive line, after redshirting a year ago... Ended the 2006 spring campaign third on the depth chart at left guard. 2005: Redshirted his first season at SDSU. High School: A second-team all-state selection and first-team all-conference selection... Earned three letters in track... Bench pressed 355 pounds and ran a 5.1 time in the 40 as a prep... Selected to participate in the prestigious Hawaii Union Builders Goodwill Football Classic... Set a school record with 12 pancake blocks in one game. Personal: Born Feb. 6, 1987 in Hawaii... Son of Haunani Aken-Pagdilao, a Kapolei school teacher, and Harry Moleta, Jr., an employee of American Airlines... A criminal justice major... Chose San Diego State over Brigham Young, Oregon State and Washington. 68jason ALEXANDER HEIGHT: 6-7 WEIGHT: 290 YEAR/EXP: So.-SQ HOMETOWN: San Jose, Calif. PREVIOUS SCHOOL: Santa Teresa High A walk-on who has the size and athleticism to be a contributor up front. 2005: Did not see any playing time his second year on campus... Earned scout team weekly honors from the coaching staff prior to the BYU game. 2004: Redshirted his first season at SDSU. High School: Played on both sides of the line of scrimmage at Santa Teresa and was an all-conference defensive tackle Was the Saints' most valuable lineman An honor student throughout high school. Personal: Born Jan. 14, 1986, in Campbell, Calif. Son of Anthony and Betty Jo Alexander Majoring in public administration. 46russell ALLEN linebacker HEIGHT: 6-3 WEIGHT: 230 YEAR/EXP: So.-1L HOMETOWN: Oceanside, Calif. PREVIOUS SCHOOL: Vista High Had an immediate impact in 2005, seeing extensive playing time at weakside linebacker in his first competitive season... A physical player with excellent speed. 2005: An honorable mention freshman All-American by The Sporting News... Mountain West Conference all-academic selection... Played in all 12 games, starting seven times, including six straight at weakside linebacker... Eight tackles against New Mexico, Colorado State and Wyoming... First career interception at UNLV, before adding another in the fourth quarter at CSU... Career and team game-high 10 tackles in the win over BYU, earning Mountain West Conference Defensive Player of the Week honors... Four tackles, including three solos, in a loss at Ohio State... First career start at Air Force, recording four tackles... First career action in the opener against UCLA. High School: San Diego County defensive player of the year by the San Diego Union-Tribune, the North County Times as well as the CIF Led Vista to consecutive Division I championship game appearances Team-high 118 tackles as a senior Also credited with four sacks, four fumble recoveries and three forced fumbles Returned an INT for a TD Second-team all-state selection by CalHi- Sports.com Rivals.com listed him as the No. 33 outside linebacker prospect in the country All-Far West selection by SuperPrep One of two Vista High School players inking with SDSU in 2004 (Eric Miclot). Personal: Born May 5, 1986, in Upland Son of Jennifer and Dave Allen Majoring in kinesiology. ALLEN S CAREER STATISTICS Career Highs: Tackles: 10 vs. BYU (10/1/05); TFL: 1 at Hawai i; Interceptions: 1 at UNLV (10/8/05), at CSU (11/12/05); PBU: 1, three times. ALLEN GAME-BY-GAME G UA-AT-TT TFL-Yds. Sacks Int. PBU FF FR UCLA (9/3/05) at Air Force (9/10/05) at Ohio St. (9/17/05) San Jose St. (9/24/05) BYU (10/1/05) at UNLV (10/8/05) at Utah (10/15/05) UNM (10/22/05) TCU (10/29/05) at CSU (11/12/05) WYO (11/19/05) at Hawai i (12/3/05) frederick AMANO defensive tackle HEIGHT: 6-1 WEIGHT: 260 YEAR/EXP: Jr.-TR HOMETOWN: San Diego, Calif. (Rancho Bernardo High) PREVIOUS SCHOOL: Southeast Missouri State Returned to his hometown last fall after playing two seasons at NCAA I-AA Southeast Missouri State (Cape Girardeau, Mo.)... Did not play a year ago due to NCAA transfer rules... Had a strong spring, finishing atop the team s depth chart at defensive tackle. 2005: Practiced, but did not compete after transferring from Southeast Missouri... Named the team s top scout team player on defense twice last season. At Southeast Missouri State: Played two years for the Redhawks... Part-time starter as a true freshman, recording five tackles from his defensive tackle spot... As a sophomore, played in all 11 contests, tallying 38 tackles, including five for a loss of 20 yards... Also had a pass breakup and 1.5 sacks... Southeast Scholar Athlete. High School: Competed in football, track and field and soccer at Rancho Bernardo... Lettered three years in football... Two-time all-palomar League selection and first-team all-cif and Rancho Bernardo Defensive Player of the Year as a senior GOAZTECS.COM

North County Times Defensive Player of the Year in 2002... Broncos won the Palomar League title in 2002.

.. Originally signed with Sacramento State out of high school. Personal: Born Oct. 16, 1985... Son of Eugene and Aida Amano... Played alongside his brother, Eugene, at Southeast for one season.

3 North County Times Defensive Player of the Year in Broncos won the Palomar League title in As a senior, recorded 61 tackles, 11 sacks, three fumble recoveries, four forced fumbles, three pass breakups and an interception... Threw the shot put and discus in track... Originally signed with Sacramento State out of high school. Personal: Born Oct. 16, Son of Eugene and Aida Amano... Played alongside his brother, Eugene, at Southeast for one season... Brother was an All-American and won the Rimington Award as the top center in Division I-AA in 2004, before being drafted by the Tennessee Titans... Criminal justice major. 85justin AMARAL wide receiver HEIGHT: 5-11 WEIGHT: 200 YEAR/EXP: Sr.-1L HOMETOWN: Pittsburg, Calif. (Pittsburg High) PREVIOUS SCHOOL: Los Medanos College A decorated junior college receiver who saw most of his playing time on special teams in One of the team s two primary kickoff returners a year ago. 2005: Played in all 12 games... Nine total kickoff returns, averaging 14.6 yards... Three kick-off returns for 52 yards, including a career long of 30 yards versus Wyoming... First career reception for 14 yards at CSU... First career start against TCU, rushing for 22 yards on the game s opening play yard kickoff return vs. BYU... Returned three kickoffs for 34 yards at Ohio St. At Los Medanos: Caught 61 passes for 1,104 yards and 13 touchdowns in 2004 for Los Medanos College Led the state in all-purpose yards per game (177.6) and was seventh in total touchdowns (15) Two-time community college all-state selection Named to the 2004 CCFCA Region II all-california first team Firstteam JuCal Transfer selection Five-time state player of the week in 2004 Earned SoCal honors in High School: Had 31 receptions for 650 yards in senior season at Pittsburg High Also scored 11 times All-Bay Valley Athletic League selection All-conference defensive back selection after his junior year Also played volleyball (four letters), track and field (one) and wrestling (one). Personal: Born Dec. 26, 1983, in Pittsburg Son of Kevin and Rae Amaral Is majoring in sociology Chose SDSU over SMU. AMARAL S CAREER STATISTICS Kickoff Returns Att. Yds. TD Avg. Long Career Highs: Rec.: 1 at CSU (11/12/05); Receiving Yards: 14 at CSU (11/12/05); Long Reception: 14 vs. CSU (11/12/05); Carries: 1 vs. TCU (10/29/05); Rushing Yards: 22 vs. TCU (10/29/05); Long Rush: 22 vs. TCU (10/29/05); Longest Kickoff Return: 30 vs.wyoming (11/19/05). APPLEWHITE 93antwan defensive end HEIGHT: 6-4 WEIGHT: 245 HOMETOWN: Torrance, Calif. PREVIOUS SCHOOL: Narbonne High A fleet-footed athlete who can make plays all over the field Returning sack leader who also recovered three fumbles and was second on the squad in tackles for loss in MWC honorable mention pick as a sophomore, after a solid freshman campaign... Named to the 2006 Bronko Nagurski Trophy (top defensive player) and Ted Hendricks Award (top defensive end) Watch Lists. 2005: MWC honorable mention pick... Led the team in sacks (5.5)... Tied for sixth in Aztec season history with three fumble recoveries... Played and started all 12 contests... Logged the team s only sack at Colorado State, Hawai i... Recovered a fumble against New Mexico, TCU... Four tackles and blocked an extra point vs. TCU... Eight tackles with a sack at Utah... Five solo stops in the win over San Jose State... Set a career high with nine tackles (six solo) at Air Force and also had a sack, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery... Second on the team in tackles against UCLA, recording seven with 1.5 tackles for a loss of eight yards and 1.5 sacks. 2004: Ended his freshman season with 17 tackles but had five tackles behind the line of scrimmage and was third on the Aztec roster with 4.5 quarterback sacks In Mountain West play, he was seventh in the league with 3.5 sacks His first career interception came at No. 17 Michigan and his 75-yard return set up San Diego State's first score in Ann Arbor Also had a quarterback sack against the Wolverines Had a 36-yard fumble return for a touchdown against UNLV Other quarterback sacks came against Colorado State, Utah and Brigham Young Had four tackles at Wyoming and against the Utes Seventh in the MWC with 0.58 quarterback sacks per league game. 2003: Redshirted, earning scout team defensive player of the year honors. High School: Saw action at tight end and defensive end at Narbonne where he teamed with fellow Aztec Marc Hull... Was San Diego State's first commitment of the 2003 recruiting season... Member of the SuperPrep all-region squad as well as being rated as one of the top 100 players in California by the publication... An honorable mention all-region selection by PrepStar An all-league and all-area selection for the Gauchos... Recorded 101 tackles, including 18 quarterback sacks as a senior... Also recovered four fumbles... Scored one touchdown on offense. Personal: Born Dec. 31, 1985, in Los Angeles... Son of Tony and Rezlyn Applewhite... A criminal justice major. APPLEWHITE S CAREER STATISTICS Totals Career Highs: Tackles: 9 at Air Force (9/10/05); TFL: 2 vs. Colorado State (10/16/04); Sacks: 1.5, two times; Int.: 1 at Michigan (9/18/04); PBU: 2 vs. Wyoming (11/19/05); FF: 1 at Air Force (9/10/05); FR: 1, four times. APPLEWHITE GAME-BY-GAME G UA-AT-TT TFL-Yds. Sacks Int. PBU FF FR Idaho St. (9/4/04) at Michigan (9/18/04) Nevada (9/25/04) at UCLA (10/2/04) at WYO (10/9/04) CSU (10/16/04) at UNM (10/23/04) Utah (10/30/04) at BYU (11/6/04) at Air Force (11/13/04) UNLV (11/20/04) UCLA (9/3/05) at Air Force (9/10/05) at Ohio St. (9/17/05) San Jose St. (9/24/05) BYU (10/1/05) at UNLV (10/8/05) at Utah (10/15/05) UNM (10/22/05) TCU (10/29/05) at CSU (11/12/05) WYO (11/19/05) at Hawai i (12/3/05) SEASON COACHES PLAYERS REVIEW OPPONENTS RECORDS HISTORY UNIVERSITY GOAZTECS.COM 69

UNIVERSITY HISTORY RECORDS OPPONENTS REVIEW PLAYERS COACHES O6 SEASON ARMSTRONG 26gerard defensive back HEIGHT: 6-0 WEIGHT: 215 YEAR/EXP: So.-1L HOMETOWN: Hawthorne, Calif.

.. Recorded four total tackles (two solo, two assisted). 2004: Redshirted his first season on The Mesa.

4 UNIVERSITY HISTORY RECORDS OPPONENTS REVIEW PLAYERS COACHES O6 SEASON ARMSTRONG 26gerard defensive back HEIGHT: 6-0 WEIGHT: 215 YEAR/EXP: So.-1L HOMETOWN: Hawthorne, Calif. PREVIOUS SCHOOL: Leuzinger High One of many underclassmen who will be vying for playing time in the Aztec secondary. 2005: Played in 11 games on special teams... Missed only the New Mexico contest... Recorded four total tackles (two solo, two assisted). 2004: Redshirted his first season on The Mesa. High School: Was a linebacker and wingback at Leuzinger High School Was a first-team all-league and all-area selection as a senior and ran for 600 yards with 80 tackles as a junior. Personal: Born May 29, 1986, in Tulsa, Okla. Son of Rochelle Baker Majoring in public administration. ARMSTRONG S CAREER STATISTICS eder AROSEMENA HEIGHT: 6-2 WEIGHT: 290 YEAR/EXP: Sr.-1L HOMETOWN: Vista, Calif. (Vista High) PREVIOUS SCHOOL: Palomar College A walk-on on the offensive line who became a valuable reserve in 2004 Sat out the 2005 campaign, utilizing his redshirt season... Ended the spring as a possible starter at center along with fellow senior Patrick Justman. 2005: Redshirted. 2004: Did not start any games but saw varsity action throughout the season as the offensive line went through several overhauls during an injury-plagued At Palomar: A two-year starter at right guard at Palomar Honorable mention all-mission Conference Played on teams that posted 10-1 and 8-3 records. High School: An all-conference and all-north County selection at Vista High School Earned two varsity letters in football and four in track and field Was a state qualifier in the shot put. Personal: Born Aug. 15, 1984, in Oceanside Son of Marcia and Angel Arosemena Dad is a member of the Marines Majoring in criminal justice and would like to pursue a career in homeland security. 99jonathan BAILES defensive tackle HEIGHT: 6-1 WEIGHT: 320 YEAR/EXP: Sr.-3L HOMETOWN: Tampa, Fla. PREVIOUS SCHOOL: Jefferson High A staple on the SDSU defensive line... Played in 34 career games, starting 27, the most of any Aztec on this year s roster... Three-year starter... Has improved his agility and strength since arriving on campus His ability to occupy offensive linemen has been a big reason for the success of the Aztec linebacker corps in : Played in 11 games, missing the TCU contest due to injury... Nine starts at nose tackle... Recovered a fumble in the season finale at Hawai i... Returned to the line-up at CSU, logging four tackles... Did not play against TCU (injury)... Six tackles at Utah... Credited with a career-high seven tackles, including 1.5 for loss at UNLV... Had two tackles and a forced fumble at the goal line in the Ohio State game... Started the opener with UCLA, tallying five tackles and a half sack. 2004: Finished the season with 25 tackles, including six stops behind the line of scrimmage Had a season-high six tackles at Wyoming with two of those coming behind the line of scrimmage Credited with four tackles, two tackles for loss, a quarterback sack and forced fumble against Colorado State Had 16 solo tackles as a sophomore. 2003: Finished the year with 20 tackles, including three behind the line of scrimmage Tackles total was third among SDSU's defensive front four Fourteen of his tackles were unassisted First career start came at Ohio State in SDSU's loss to the defending national champs Had three tackles against the Buckeyes, four against New Mexico (including three solo stops) and five in the win over Samford... Was runner-up in voting for MWC defensive newcomer of the year by the Las Vegas Review-Journal following his freshman season in High School: A member of the prestigious Florida all-state team after playing on a state runner-up squad... Played for a Tampa Jefferson squad that posted a 13-2 record... Earned the Jimbo Kynes Award, presented to the top lineman in Hillsborough County... As a senior, his accolades included all-region and all-gulf Coast... Team defensive MVP after recording 85 tackles and 12 quarterback sacks... A four-year football letterman who also earned two letters in basketball and track. Personal: Born Sept. 19, 1985, in Bronx, N.Y.... Son of Michael and Crystal Bailes... Father is a merchant seaman and mother is a retired corrections officer... Majoring in criminal justice. BAILES CAREER STATISTICS Totals Career Highs: Tackles: 7 at UNLV (10/8/05); TFL: 2 vs. Colorado State (10/16/04); Sacks: 1.0 vs. Colorado State (10/16/04), vs. BYU (10/1/05); FF: 1 at Ohio St. (9/17/05), vs. Colorado State (10/16/04); FR: 1 at Hawai i (12/3/05). BAILES GAME-BY-GAME G UA-AT-TT TFL-Yds. Sacks Int. PBU FF FR E. Wash. (9/30/03) at Ohio St. (9/6/03) at UTEP (9/13/03) Samford (9/20/03) at UCLA (9/27/03) BYU (10/4/03) at Utah (10/11/03) UNM (10/18/03) WYO (10/25/03) at UNLV (11/8/03) at CSU (11/15/03) Air Force (11/22/03) Idaho St. (9/4/04) at Michigan (9/18/04) Nevada (9/25/04) at UCLA (10/2/04) at WYO (10/9/04) CSU (10/16/04) at UNM (10/23/04) Utah (10/30/04) at BYU (11/6/04) at Air Force (11/13/04) UNLV (11/20/04) UCLA (9/3/05) GOAZTECS.COM

5 at Air Force (9/10/05) at Ohio St. (9/17/05) San Jose St. (9/24/05) BYU (10/1/05) at UNLV (10/8/05) at Utah (10/15/05) UNM (10/22/05) TCU (10/29/05) -INJ at CSU (11/12/05) WYO (11/19/05) at Hawaii (12/3/05) Season Highs: Tackles: 7 at UNLV (10/8/05); TFL: 1.5 at UNLV (10/8/05); Sacks: 1 vs. BYU (10/1/05); FF: 1 at Ohio St. (9/17/05); FR: 1 at Hawaii (12/3/05) 3 donny BAKER defensive back HEIGHT: 5-9 WEIGHT: 165 YEAR/EXP: Sr.-3L HOMETOWN: Miami, Fla. PREVIOUS SCHOOL: Pace High One of the Aztecs two returning starters at cornerback, along with classmate Terrell Maze... Major defensive contributor each of the last two seasons... An active, speedy defensive back who finds the ball Tied for ninth in SDSU history in career passes broken up with All 25 PBUs have come in the last two seasons. 2005: Played and started all 12 contests at cornerback... Tied for third in the Mountain West in passes defended with Eight tackles against Wyoming... Six stops, including one for a loss of two yard, and a PBU at Colorado State... Seasonbest three pass breakups against San Jose State, followed by two more vs. BYU... Had a huge game at Ohio State, finishing with a career-high 12 tackles, including nine solo stops... Also had his first career fumble recovery and an interception in the Ohio State game... Had five tackles, all solo, in loss to Air Force... Aztecs starter at cornerback in the opener, recording four tackles. 2004: Led San Diego State and finished second in the Mountain West with an average of 1.5 passes defended per game Was also second in league play with his 10 passes defended His 13 pass breakups tied for the eighth-best single-season mark in San Diego State history Had an interception in the season opener vs. Idaho State and in the season finale against UNLV Credited with four pass breakups at Wyoming and two each against Utah and ISU Had a career-high six tackles at BYU, all solos Had four tackles in the opener vs. Idaho State His two interceptions tied for second-best on the squad. 2003: Saw limited playing time Credited with one tackle with most of his work coming on special teams. 2002: Redshirt. High School: A two-time all-county and all-state pick as a cornerback in Miami Had 15 interceptions over his final two years of high school Returned four punts and a kickoff for touchdowns Played in the Dade County-Broward County All- Star Game Also earned varsity letters in track Was a member of the 4x100 relay team that qualified for the state meet. Personal: Born Sept. 16, 1983, in Miami, Fla. Son of Pier Thomas and Donny Baker Majoring in criminal justice. BAKER S CAREER STATISTICS (-3) Totals Career Highs: Tackles: 12 at Ohio St. (9/17/05); TFL: 1, two times; Int.: 1 (Three times); PBU: 4 at Wyoming (10/9/04); FR: 1 at Ohio St. (9/17/05). BAKER GAME-BY-GAME G UA-AT-TT TFL-Yds. Sacks Int. PBU FF FR E. Wash. (9/30/03) at Ohio St. (9/6/03) at UTEP (9/13/03) Samford (9/20/03) at UCLA (9/27/03) BYU (10/4/03) at Utah (10/11/03) UNM (10/18/03) WYO (10/25/03) at UNLV (11/8/03) at CSU (11/15/03) Air Force (11/22/03) Idaho St. (9/4/04) at Michigan (9/18/04) Nevada (9/25/04) at UCLA (10/2/04) at WYO (10/9/04) CSU (10/16/04) at UNM (10/23/04) Utah (10/30/04) at BYU (11/6/04) at Air Force (11/13/04) UNLV (11/20/04) UCLA (9/3/05) at Air Force (9/10/05) at Ohio St. (9/17/05) (-3) San Jose St. (9/24/05) BYU (10/1/05) at UNLV (10/8/05) at Utah (10/15/05) UNM (10/22/05) TCU (10/29/05) at CSU (11/12/05) WYO (11/19/05) at Hawai i (12/3/05) matt BARBIER defensive back HEIGHT: 6-0 WEIGHT: 180 YEAR/EXP: Sr.-1L HOMETOWN: San Diego, Calif. (La Jolla High) PREVIOUS SCHOOL: Southwestern College Joined the Aztecs last fall, playing special teams and in the defensive backfield. 2005: Played 12 games, recording 13 tackles, with nine unassisted... Had one solo stop in the opener with UCLA... Career-best three tackles vs. San Jose State and Colorado State... Two stops vs. BYU, TCU and Wyoming. At Southwestern: Played one year for Walt Justice at Southwestern Junior College in Chula Vista, Calif.... Voted team defensive MVP and most inspirational player... Logged 88 tackles, recovered a pair of fumbles and recorded seven pass breakups in his lone campaign at Southwestern. High School: Attended La Jolla High School, where he was an all-league pick for the Vikings... Team MVP as a senior, after tallying 55 tackles and four interceptions in seven contests. Personal: Born Jan. 16, 1984, in San Diego... Son of Jack and Leslie Barbier... Is a kinesiology major. BARBIER S CAREER STATISTICS Career Highs: Tackles: 3 vs. SJSU (9/24/05), at Colorado State (11/12/05). 06 SEASON COACHES PLAYERS REVIEW OPPONENTS RECORDS HISTORY UNIVERSITY GOAZTECS.COM 71

UNIVERSITY HISTORY RECORDS OPPONENTS REVIEW PLAYERS COACHES O6 SEASON 20ray BASS defensive back HEIGHT: 6-0 WEIGHT: 195 YEAR/EXP: Jr.-TR HOMETOWN: Corona, Calif.

6 UNIVERSITY HISTORY RECORDS OPPONENTS REVIEW PLAYERS COACHES O6 SEASON 20ray BASS defensive back HEIGHT: 6-0 WEIGHT: 195 YEAR/EXP: Jr.-TR HOMETOWN: Corona, Calif. (Centennial High) PREVIOUS SCHOOL: Univ. of Hawai i Came to San Diego State in the fall of 2005, sitting out due to NCAA transfer rules... Adds experienced depth in the secondary... Speedy defender and solid allaround athlete. 2005: Did not play after transferring from Hawai i... Scout team player of the week by the Aztec coaching staff prior to the Colorado State game. At Hawai i: Spent two seasons with the Warriors... Redshirted as a true freshman in Participated in six games at cornerback in 2004, starting twice vs. San Jose State and Boise State... Tallied eight tackles, a pass breakup and forced a fumble his first competitive season. High School: Attended Centennial High School... An all-league and all-cif pick as a senior, playing cornerback and wide receiver, while also returning punts... Recorded 84 total tackles (41 solo), forced two fumbles and had five interceptions, three of which were returned for touchdowns, in 14 games in Helped Centennial to a CIF title as a senior... Had the highest vertical jump (40.4 inches) and fastest 40-yard dash time (4.31 seconds) at a Nike prep combine in Los Angeles... Recruited by California, Hawai i, Arizona, Washington State and Colorado State... Attended same high school as current Aztec junior linebacker Brett Martin. Personal: Brother, Mike, played football at Hawai i... Listed as one of the top 30 transfers to watch for by collegefootballnews.com this past April... Is majoring in criminal justice. 37 brandon BORNES running back HEIGHT: 6-1 WEIGHT: 225 HOMETOWN: Vista, Calif. PREVIOUS SCHOOL: Rancho Buena Vista High A major contributor in his first two years of competition Took over starting running-back duties down the stretch in 2004, and also spent his freshman season returning kickoffs A physical runner who is rarely brought down by one defender. 2005: Started five of the final seven games... Saw playing time in every contest for the second year in a row... Third on the team in rushing yards with Averaged 4.0 yards per carry... Also caught 12 passes for 72 yards... Notched the team s first TD of the game against Wyoming, scoring from four yards out... Season-long 29-yard run vs. New Mexico... Season-best 78 yards on 25 carries in the win at Utah... First start of the year at UNLV... Had 18 carries for 77 yards, including a four-yard TD in the win over BYU... Eight carries for 29 yards vs. San Jose State... Had four carries (21 yards) and three catches (31 yards) against UCLA. 2004: Led the Aztecs with 578 rushing yards and was ninth in the league in that category Was also ninth in the conference in all-purpose yards (81.7 yards per game) Averaged 4.3 yards per carry Rushed for six touchdowns Had 17 carries for a career-best 112 rushing yards against Mountain West champ Utah Ran for 103 yards and two scores in the rain and snow at Air Force on 28 carries Displayed breakaway speed at times with runs of 35 yards against Nevada, 41 against Utah and a 40-yard kickoff return against Colorado State His 40-yard return against CSU was the longest by an Aztec since 2001 Had a 29-yard kickoff return at New Mexico Carried the ball 69 times over the last three games of the season Caught three passes during the season Was seventh in the conference in all-purpose yards for league games (83.4) despite limited chances through the first half of the season His 19.6-yard kickoff return average led SDSU and was fifth best in the conference... Voted the team's most improved offensive player at the conclusion of the 2004 season. High School: Two-time all-conference and team MVP selection... A second-team all-cif honoree... Named all-conference as an offensive and defensive player... Rushed for 1,169 yards as a senior, including six touchdowns... Was a linebacker for the Longhorns as well A California state champ in the 300 hurdles. Personal: Born Nov. 29, 1984, in Vista... Son of Alan and Sarah Bornes... Majoring in political science. BORNES CAREER STATISTICS Career Statistics Rushing Receiving G Att. Yds. TD Avg. No. Yds. TD Avg Totals KO Returns All-Purpose Att. Yds. TD Avg. No. Yds. TD YPG Totals , Career Highs: Carries: 28 at Air Force (11/13/04); Rushing Yards: 112 vs. Utah (10/30/04); Rushing TDs: 2 at Air Force (11/13/04); Long Rush: 41 vs. Utah (10/30/04); Receptions: 3 vs. UCLA (9/3/05), at UNLV (10/8/05); Receiving Yards: 31 vs. UCLA (9/3/05); Long Reception: 15 vs. UCLA (9/3/05); Longest KO Return: 40 vs. Colorado State (10/16/04). BORNES GAME-BY-GAME Rushing Receiving Att. Yds. TD Avg. No. Yds. TD Avg. Idaho State (9/4/04) at Michigan (9/18/04) Nevada (9/25/04) at UCLA (10/2/04) at Wyoming (10/9/04) Colorado State (10/16/04) at New Mexico (10/23/04) Utah (10/30/04) at BYU (11/6/04) at Air Force (11/13/04) UNLV (11/20/04) UCLA (9/3/05) at Air Force (9/10/05) at Ohio St. (9/17/05) GOAZTECS.COM

San Jose St. (9/24/05) 8 29 0 3.6 1 5 0 5.0 BYU (10/1/05) 18 77 1 4.3 1 7 0 7.0 at UNLV (10/8/05) 11 33 0 3.0 3 3 0 1.0 at Utah (10/15/05) 25 78 0 3.1 1 9 0 9.0 UNM (10/22/05) 2 32 0 16.0 1 2 0 2.

0 64matthew CALLAHAN HEIGHT: 6-7 WEIGHT: 295 HOMETOWN: Walnut Creek, Calif. PREVIOUS SCHOOL: Ygnacio Valley High A veteran on the offensive line who has played in 18 career contests.

.. Garnered the President's Award for Highest Standards of Academic & Athletic Excellence at the team banquet for the second year in a row.

.. Received the President's Award for Academic Excellence at the 2004 football banquet with a grade-point average in excess of 3.0. 2003: Spent a year on campus as a redshirt.

7 San Jose St. (9/24/05) BYU (10/1/05) at UNLV (10/8/05) at Utah (10/15/05) UNM (10/22/05) TCU (10/29/05) at CSU (11/12/05) WYO (11/19/05) at Hawai i (12/3/05) matthew CALLAHAN HEIGHT: 6-7 WEIGHT: 295 HOMETOWN: Walnut Creek, Calif. PREVIOUS SCHOOL: Ygnacio Valley High A veteran on the offensive line who has played in 18 career contests... Was listed as the backup at right tackle a year ago... A walk-on who is an intelligent player and hard worker. 2005: Saw action in all but one game, missing only the Air Force contest... Garnered the President's Award for Highest Standards of Academic & Athletic Excellence at the team banquet for the second year in a row. 2004: Saw his first action, earning a varsity letter, with spot duty down the stretch... Received the President's Award for Academic Excellence at the 2004 football banquet with a grade-point average in excess of : Spent a year on campus as a redshirt. High School: Prepped at Ygnacio Valley High School in Concord Was voted his team's most improved lineman as a senior Also played defensive end in high school and earned a letter in wrestling. Personal: Born April 12, 1985, in San Francisco Son of Tim and Kathy Callahan A strong student who considered attending the Air Force Academy as well as California A North Coast Scholar-Athlete Majoring in business. CAMPBELL 23tyler running back HEIGHT: 6-0 WEIGHT: 215 YEAR/EXP: So.-RS HOMETOWN: Austin, Texas (Westlake High) PREVIOUS SCHOOL: Pasadena College Came to SDSU during fall camp Ended spring drills as the backup at halfback. 2005: Redshirted the season... Earned the offense s Kodak Scout Team Award, given to the top player on the scout team... Garnered scout team weekly honors twice. At Pasadena: Played one season at Pasadena City College... Limited to just two contests by a shoulder injury... Had three carries and a reception for the Lancers. High School: Ran for more than 1,500 yards as a senior and almost 1,300 yards as a junior at Westlake High School in Austin, Texas... Lettered three years and served as team captain one year... Westlake advanced to the state semifinals his senior campaign, finishing As a senior, was district MVP and honorable mention all-state... Two-time first team all-district selection... All-Central Texas in Personal: Born Oct. 26, 1986, in Houston, Texas... Son of Earl and Reuna Campbell... Father won the 1977 Heisman Trophy and is a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame... Brother, Christian, ran track at the University of Houston... Also has a sister, Deborah... Attended same high school as former Aztec quarterback Adam Hall... Enjoys watching movies and playing video games... Majoring in business. 3 kevin CRAFT quarterback HEIGHT: 6-5 WEIGHT: 200 HOMETOWN: Valley Center, Calif. PREVIOUS SCHOOL: Valley Center High Gives SDSU solid depth at the quarterback position... A dual-threat quarterback who will compete for playing time... Joined the team in January 2005 after signing in February of 2004 Was a part-time student at Palomar College during the fall of : Redshirted the season... Coaching staff s offensive scout team player of the week prior to the UCLA game. High School: Developed into San Diego County's top quarterback as a senior San Diego Union- Tribune and North County Times first-team selection as well as all-cif Passed for over 2,400 yards and 16 touchdowns in 2003 to lead the county Valley League offensive player of the year Teddy Lawrence Award winner as San Diego County's top quarterback Also a strong student who was named to the San Diego Union-Tribune all-academic team and was a National Football Foundation Scholar Athlete, as well A standout in track and basketball at Valley Center. Personal: Born Oct. 15, 1985, in Escondido Son of Tom and Kathy Craft Sister, Lacey, played on the Aztec softball team Both parents are SDSU graduates Undecided on a major. CUNNINGHAM 44josh linebacker HEIGHT: 6-3 WEIGHT: 230 HOMETOWN: Irvine, Calif. PREVIOUS SCHOOL: University High Enters his second season as a member of the Aztecs linebacking corps. 2005: Redshirted as a true freshman. High School: A standout on both sides of the ball at University High School An all-city and all-conference player for the Trojans and was honored as team MVP Had 72 tackles and six quarterback sacks as a senior linebacker As a receiver, caught 37 passes for 582 yards with six touchdowns Also ran for 174 yards and two scores Had 199 receiving yards in one game for his career best. Personal: Born Dec. 22, 1986, in Mission Viejo Son of Jim Cunningham and Susan Skelly Business major. 06 SEASON COACHES PLAYERS REVIEW OPPONENTS RECORDS HISTORY UNIVERSITY GOAZTECS.COM 73

UNIVERSITY HISTORY RECORDS OPPONENTS REVIEW PLAYERS COACHES O6 SEASON 53tom DELASH running back HEIGHT: 5-10 WEIGHT: 225 YEAR/EXP: Jr.-RS HOMETOWN: San Jose, Calif.

At West Valley: Spent two years at West Valley College in Saratoga, Calif.... A starter at running back, helping the team to an appearance in the Clo Bowl and a conference title in 2003.

High School: Attended Leigh High School... As a senior, was named first team allleague and the team s most valuable offensive player... Served as team captain his final season.

.. Son of Patricia and Peter DeLash... Father played college baseball at San Jose State... Majoring in criminal justice.

.. Should see plenty of playing time on a defensive line which returns three of four starters. 2005: Ended up redshirting as a true freshman, but impressed the coaching staff early in fall camp.

8 UNIVERSITY HISTORY RECORDS OPPONENTS REVIEW PLAYERS COACHES O6 SEASON 53tom DELASH running back HEIGHT: 5-10 WEIGHT: 225 YEAR/EXP: Jr.-RS HOMETOWN: San Jose, Calif. (Leigh High) PREVIOUS SCHOOL: West Valley College A walk-on running back who came to SDSU last fall... Will look to bounce back from ACL surgery on his right knee. At West Valley: Spent two years at West Valley College in Saratoga, Calif.... A starter at running back, helping the team to an appearance in the Clo Bowl and a conference title in Led the team in rushing and touchdowns as a freshman... Knee injury cut short his sophomore campaign... SDSU senior defensive lineman Josh Duran also attended West Valley. High School: Attended Leigh High School... As a senior, was named first team allleague and the team s most valuable offensive player... Served as team captain his final season... Honorable mention all-league pick and team most improved player as a junior... Played in the Silicon Valley Youth Classic all-star game. Personal: Born July 22, 1985, in San Jose... Son of Patricia and Peter DeLash... Father played college baseball at San Jose State... Majoring in criminal justice. 41 tony DEMARTINIS defensive lineman HEIGHT: 6-5 WEIGHT: 255 HOMETOWN: Sun Valley, Calif. PREVIOUS SCHOOL: Notre Dame High Second on the depth chart at defensive end following spring drills... Should see plenty of playing time on a defensive line which returns three of four starters. 2005: Ended up redshirting as a true freshman, but impressed the coaching staff early in fall camp... Listed as the backup behind Antwan Applewhite for the season-opener with UCLA... Appeared on the depth chart for several early contests before ultimately redshirting. High School: A first-team all-region pick by the Los Angeles Times and rated by Rivals.com as the nation's No. 31 prospect at weakside defensive end and one of the top 100 prep players in California A SuperPrep all-region selection Knights are three-time CIF champs and were ranked as high as 11th in the country during his senior season All-San Fernando Valley, Los Angeles Daily News all-area team and a first-team all-cif selection Also earned two varsity letters in baseball An honor student and an academic all-cif selection. Personal: Born March 15, 1987, in Glendale Son of Jack and Madeline DeMartinis Undecided on a major Father played football at UCLA. DOMBROWSKI 62brandyn HEIGHT: 6-6 WEIGHT: 335 HOMETOWN: Henderson, Nev. PREVIOUS SCHOOL: Green Valley High Two-year returning starter... Played and started every contest at right guard a year ago after an injury-plagued redshirt freshman season. 2005: Started at guard all 12 games... Earned the team s of the game award for his play against UCLA, CSU and Wyoming. 2004: Ended the season starting in five games The first start came against Nevada in the third game of the season Due to injury, he did not return to the starting lineup until the final four games of the season All of his starts came at left guard Credited with seven "big blocks" during the season Cited for holding just once in 287 plays. 2003: Redshirted as a true freshman. High School: Team's outstanding offensive lineman following his senior season at Green Valley... Began his prep career with three seasons on the offensive and defensive lines at Chaparral High School in Las Vegas. Personal: Born April 3, 1985, in Buffalo, N.Y.... Son of Ken and Sue Dombrowski... Father is a corrections officer and mom is a nurse... Majoring in criminal justice... Father played college football at Cameron University in Oklahoma and in the Canadian Football League. 24 freddy DUNKLE linebacker HEIGHT: 6-1 WEIGHT: 225 HOMETOWN: Chula Vista, Calif. PREVIOUS SCHOOL: Castle Park High A hard-working special teams player who will look to see the field more often during the upcoming season Moved to linebacker a year ago, after beginning his Aztec career as a defensive back. 2005: Earned his second varsity letter, playing all 12 games on special teams... Career high 12 tackles... One solo stop in each of the team s first four games... Logged two tackles against New Mexico, Colorado State and Hawai i. 2004: A member of the special teams units and was credited with a pair of tackles on the season... Helped force a critical fumble at Air Force that eventually led to an Aztec touchdown in an SDSU win. 2003: Redshirted his first season on campus. High School: Credited with 85 tackles and scored 10 touchdowns as a senior as a defensive back and receiver League player of the year and an all-cif selection Castle Park defensive player of the year Was a National Football Foundation Scholar-Athlete and a member of the San Diego Union-Tribune's all-academic team Selected to play in the Spanos All-Star Classic. Personal: Born Feb. 5, 1985, in Chula Vista Son of Aracely Santos and William Dunkle Majoring in criminal justice. DUNKLE S CAREER STATISTICS Totals Career Highs: Tackles: 2, three times; FF: 1 at AFA (11/13/05). 74 GOAZTECS.COM

2005: Appeared in one game against New Mexico, but did not record any stats... Earned the Big Red award for his work in the classroom during the fall semester.

9 65josh DURAN defensive lineman HEIGHT: 6-3 WEIGHT: 225 YEAR/EXP: Sr.-SQ HOMETOWN: San Jose, Calif. (Oak Grove High) PREVIOUS SCHOOL: West Valley College An experienced player on the defensive line who adds depth and looks to contribute in his final season. 2005: Appeared in one game against New Mexico, but did not record any stats... Earned the Big Red award for his work in the classroom during the fall semester. At West Valley: Was a defensive end during his two-year stay at West Valley Led the team in sacks during his freshman season... Junior running back Tom Delash also attended West Valley. High School: Was an all-league selection at Oak Grove. Personal: Born March 6, 1984, in San Jose Son of Abe and Dawnelle Duran Majoring in criminal justice. 29kwincy EDWARDS defensive back HEIGHT: 5-11 WEIGHT: 165 HOMETOWN: Palmdale, Calif. PREVIOUS SCHOOL: Palmdale High Appeared on the depth chart at cornerback as a true freshman, but was able to preserve his redshirt year... Ended spring drills as the backup at one cornerback spot behind returning starter Terrell Maze. 2005: Redshirted his first season on campus. High School: A SuperPrep all-region selection Attended the same high school as 2004 signee T.J. McKay and fellow 2005 signee Jerry Milling A speedy player who also earned four letters in track A first-team all-league and all-cif selection as a senior Played on three league-championship teams Player of the year in the Golden League as a senior Caught 20 passes for 403 yards with five touchdowns and rushed for 141 yards and a score on just 17 carries Defensively, credited with 55 tackles and four interceptions Also blocked a punt and recovered a fumble. Personal: Born Aug. 2, 1986, in Los Angeles Son of Darnell and Karen Edwards Majoring in criminal justice and would like to pursue a career with the California Highway Patrol Picked the Aztecs over Nevada. EDWARDS 50ted linebacker HEIGHT: 6-1 WEIGHT: 230 YEAR/EXP: Jr.-TR HOMETOWN: Kelso, Wash. (Kelso High) PREVIOUS SCHOOL: Brown University Came to campus last fall... A solid all-around athlete and standout student. 2005: Did not play in any games for the Aztecs in Garnered a Big Red award (3.2 GPA or above) for his work in the classroom during the fall semester. At Brown: Played one season at Brown in 2003, earning a letter and finishing the season with three tackles. High School: A three-sport standout at Kelso High School in Washington... A first team all-state selection as a senior... Played fullback and linebacker for the Hilanders... League defensive player of the year and All-Area Defensive Player of the Year by The Daily News his senior campaign... Recorded 66 solo tackles, 30 assisted tackles, 18 pressures, three quarterback sacks, three forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries in Selected to play in the East/West All Star Football game... Team captain for football, basketball and track as a senior... An all-league pick in basketball and first team all-state selection for track... Member of the National Honor Society... One of 25 national winners of the 2003 SAMMY (Scholar Athlete Milk Mustache of the Year) Award, which recognizes the nation's top graduating scholar-athletes... Also recruited by Harvard and Stanford as a prep. Personal: Born March 31, 1985 Son of Lewis and Lesa Edwards Is majoring in biology. 92siaosi FIFITA defensive lineman HEIGHT: 6-4 WEIGHT: 260 YEAR/EXP: So.-1L HOMETOWN: Van Nuys, Calif. PREVIOUS SCHOOL: Birmingham High Will be in the mix for even more playing time on the defensive line after appearing in every contest a year ago Figures to become a prominent player as his career unfolds... Ended spring drills as the backup at one defensive end spot behind starter Nick Osborn. 2005: Saw action as a reserve in 10 games and started twice (vs. BYU, at Hawai i)... Three stops in the season finale at Hawai i... Two tackles against TCU... Had one tackle against San Jose State and two at Ohio State... Recorded first tackle in loss at Air Force... Saw his first action as an Aztec versus UCLA. High School: Played at the same high school that produced Aztec senior receiver Ramal Porter and redshirt freshman linebacker Luke Laolagi A first-team allleague selection as a senior and second-team all-san Fernando Valley National Football Foundation Scholar-Athlete... Two-year starter. Personal: Born Dec. 2, 1986, in Los Angeles Son of Annie and Siaosi Fifita Full name is Siaosi Halaholo Fifita... Is a sociology major. FIFITA S CAREER STATISTICS Career Highs: Tackles: 3 at Hawai i (12/3/05). GHEBRESELASSIE 80alex wide receiver HEIGHT: 6-3 WEIGHT: 200 YEAR/EXP: Jr.-TR HOMETOWN: Chula Vista, Calif. (Bonita Vista High) PREVIOUS SCHOOL: UCLA Will be in the mix for immediate playing time at one of the wide receiver spots... Among several local products on a young receiving corps. 2005: Came to San Diego State during fall camp... Did not play due to NCAA transfer rules. At UCLA: Did not appear in any games during his two-year Bruin career, working with the scout team in practices in 2004, after redshirting as a true freshman in Academic honor roll member in the fall of 2003 and winter of High School: Earned three varsity letters at Bonita Vista High School... PrepStar All-America selection... SuperPrep All-American (No. 36 wide receiver)... SuperPrep's No. 38 prospect in FarWest... All-West selection (No. 59 prospect) by Tom Lemming... Second team all-state by CalHiSports.com... Rated the No. 8 athlete nationally and No. 30 prospect in West by rivals.com... Named Long Beach Press- Telegram Best in the West honorable mention... Played in the CaliFlorida Bowl SEASON COACHES PLAYERS REVIEW OPPONENTS RECORDS HISTORY UNIVERSITY GOAZTECS.COM 75

UNIVERSITY HISTORY RECORDS OPPONENTS REVIEW PLAYERS COACHES O6 SEASON Averaged close to 20 yards per reception during his prep career... As a senior, he also played quarterback and defensive back.

10 UNIVERSITY HISTORY RECORDS OPPONENTS REVIEW PLAYERS COACHES O6 SEASON Averaged close to 20 yards per reception during his prep career... As a senior, he also played quarterback and defensive back... Had 52 receptions for 960 yards and 13 touchdowns... Holds the school records for receptions in a career, touchdowns in a season and touchdowns in a career... A preseason Rivals/PrepStar magazine All-American... Recorded 48 receptions for 903 yards and 14 touchdowns on offense and a school record seven interceptions as a safety on defense in Lettered one season in track... Also was recruited by Oklahoma, Colorado and Oregon. Personal: Born Jan. 25, 1985, in Denver, Colo.... Son of Kibrom and Alganesh Ghebreselassie... Relative of Olympic marathon medalist and San Diego High alum Meb Keflezighi... Last name is pronounced Gay-BREH-sehlah-see... Is a criminal justice major who is contemplating a career as a lawyer. GOMEZ 26alan punter HEIGHT: 6-3 WEIGHT: 225 YEAR/EXP: Jr.-SQ HOMETOWN: Chino Hills, Calif. (Ayala High) PREVIOUS SCHOOL: Mt. San Antonio College Backup punter who could see action as the holder on field goals and extra points. 2005: Did not play after transferring to SDSU from Mt. San Antonio College. At Mt. San Antonio College: Played in four games in 2004, at Mt. SAC in Walnut, Calif.... Helped the Mounties claim the Mission Conference title and post an 8-3 record under head coach Bill Fisk... Punted 25 times, averaging 40.3 yards... Dropped nine punts inside the 20-yard line and had a long of Also had seven kick-offs... Went to the University of Oregon out of high school in 2003, redshirting as a true freshman before transferring to Mt. SAC. High School: Attended Ayala High School, where he earned two letters in football... Team was league champs his junior and senior campaigns... Honorable mention all-league as a senior... Played soccer at Ayala and was a first team all-league pick. Personal: Born Jan. 27, 1985, in San Clemente, Calif.... Son of Fred and Ruth Gomez... Is left-handed... Majoring in business. 31 reggie GRIGSBY safety HEIGHT: 6-0 WEIGHT: 205 YEAR/EXP: Sr.-3L HOMETOWN: Oceanside, Calif. PREVIOUS SCHOOL: El Camino High Aztecs top returning tackler who is slated to start at safety for the second year in a row... Has continued SDSU s tradition of producing top-notch safeties... Was an important member of the rotation in the secondary his first two campaigns An athletic, physical player, who boasts a strong work ethic. 2005: Played and started all 12 contests... Seventh in the MWC in tackles in overall (7.5/g) and league-only (8.4/g) games... MWC honorable mention selection... Had seven stops versus Wyoming... Double-figure tackles with 11 versus New Mexico... Had stellar game at Utah with his second career interception and a key forced fumble during a pivotal goal-line stand late in the game... Was also second on the team with 11 tackles (eight solo) against the Utes to earn his first career Mountain West Conference defensive player of the week award... Had nine tackles, including five solo stops at UNLV... Second on the team in tackles with six and two PBUs vs. BYU... Posted nine tackles at Ohio State... Second on the team with a career-high 12 tackles (eight solo) in game against Air Force... Started his first career game, recording six tackles vs. UCLA. 2004: Saw action throughout the season Recorded his first career interception against Colorado State and his 22-yard return set up an Aztec touchdown in the fourth quarter Also broke up a pass against the Rams Credited with a pass break-up in the season opener against Idaho State Had a pair of tackles in the win over Nevada. 2003: Ended the season with 21 tackles, including 10 solo stops Best game was a five-tackle effort against New Mexico Also recovered a fumble against the Lobos Credited with three tackles against Eastern Washington and Brigham Young. 2002: Sat out the season to concentrate on academics. High School: A highly decorated prepster Listed on the SuperPrep Far West team Rated 54th in the region (California, Nevada and Hawaii) by the magazine Also one of 50 players nationally listed as a Red Zone player by USA Today Named as a Top 50 player by Cal-Hi Sports Originally committed to Washington State Helped lead the Wildcats to a 7-4 record and the CIF playoffs Saw action as a defensive back and receiver Ended his senior season with 42 tackles and four interceptions Had 13 tackles behind the line of scrimmage Was a league champ in the 110 high hurdles, earning all-cif honors in track. Personal: Born March 20, 1984, in Oceanside Son of Reginald and Desirah Grigsby Father is a police captain Majoring in criminal justice. GRIGSBY S CAREER STATISTICS Totals Career Highs: Tackles: 12 at Air Force (9/10/05); TFL: 1 vs. UCLA (9/3/05); Int.: 1, twice; FF: 1 at Utah (10/15/05); FR: 1 vs. New Mexico (10/18/03), at Texas- El Paso (9/13/03); PBU: 2 vs. BYU (10/1/05). GRIGSBY GAME-BY-GAME G UA-AT-TT TFL-Yds. Sacks Int. PBU FF FR E. Wash. (9/30/03) at Ohio St. (9/6/03) at UTEP (9/13/03) Samford (9/20/03) at UCLA (9/27/03) BYU (10/4/03) at Utah (10/11/03) UNM (10/18/03) WYO (10/25/03) at UNLV (11/8/03) at CSU (11/15/03) Air Force (11/22/03) Idaho St. (9/4/04) at Michigan (9/18/04) Nevada (9/25/04) at UCLA (10/2/04) at WYO (10/9/04) CSU (10/16/04) at UNM (10/23/04) Utah (10/30/04) at BYU (11/6/04) at Air Force (11/13/04) UNLV (11/20/04) UCLA (9/3/05) at Air Force (9/10/05) at Ohio St. (9/17/05) San Jose St. (9/24/05) BYU (10/1/05) at UNLV (10/8/05) at Utah (10/15/05) UNM (10/22/05) TCU (10/29/05) at CSU (11/12/05) WYO (11/19/05) at Hawai i (12/3/05) GOAZTECS.COM

HAMILTON 22lynell running back HEIGHT: 6-0 WEIGHT: 225 HOMETOWN: Stockton, Calif. PREVIOUS SCHOOL: Edison High SDSU s top rusher each of his two competitive campaigns on Montezuma Mesa.

11 HAMILTON 22lynell running back HEIGHT: 6-0 WEIGHT: 225 HOMETOWN: Stockton, Calif. PREVIOUS SCHOOL: Edison High SDSU s top rusher each of his two competitive campaigns on Montezuma Mesa... Named to the 2006 Maxwell Award watch list (collegiate player of the year)... Needs just five yards to jump into the Aztec career top 10 for rushing yards... Should become just the 10th player in SDSU history to run for 2,000 or more yards in his career early in the 2006 season... Has recorded eight career 100-yard rushing games and four with at least 150 yards... Ended 2005 ranked ninth among active career NCAA leaders in all-purpose running plays per game (22.0)... Two-time Doak Walker Award nominee (top collegiate running back)... Spent the 2004 season on the redshirt list as he continued to recover from the broken ankle that ended his rookie season... Arrived on Montezuma Mesa in 2003 as one of the most decorated recruits in nearly two decades and lived up to the hype by producing the best rookie season by an Aztec since Marshall Faulk A first-team freshman All- American by Rivals.com and The Sporting News Mountain West Conference freshman of the year and just the second player in league history named first-team allconference as a freshman Was the only offensive player in the country to make first-team all-league as a freshman in : Ended the season with over 100 yards on the ground in three straight contests... Had 110 yards rushing in the finale with Hawai i, scoring a fourth-quarter TD... Ran for 154 yards, including 72 in the first quarter, on 27 carries in the win over Wyoming... Scored a touchdown in the third quarter and caught four passes for 16 yards against the Cowboys... Had 108 yards on 21 carries, including a 47-yard TD at Colorado State... Did not play at Utah (inj.), before returning to action against New Mexico and TCU... Season-high 30 carries for 161 yards and a pair of TDs in the win over BYU... Career-long 53-yard run versus the Cougars... Balanced effort against San Jose State, rushing for 72 yards and a touchdown and catching four passes... Rushed 15 times for 65 yards and scored on a three-yard touchdown run against Air Force... Returned to action for the first time since 2003, carrying the ball 24 times for 82 yards against UCLA... Scored a pair of one-yard touchdowns and also tied a team game high with five receptions (35 yards). 2004: Redshirted. 2003: Had his sensational freshman season ended prematurely by a broken ankle in the fourth quarter of the 10th game of the year at UNLV with two games remaining on the Aztec schedule Still finished No. 18 nationally and second in the Mountain West with rushing yards per game Finished with 1,087 yards, the 11th best total in Aztec history Was second nationally among freshmen that year Was third in the Mountain West with all-purpose yards per game and ranked 47th nationally in that category Became the first freshman in Aztec history to run for 100 yards in a season opener when he ran for 113 yards and two touchdowns against Eastern Washington Ran for 107 yards on 22 carries at Texas-El Paso and also had 26 receiving yards against the Miners Best game of the year was a 220- yard effort on 31 carries against Samford, setting a Mountain West single-game rushing record for freshmen Ran for 218 yards on 40 totes in the win over Wyoming The 40 carries are tied for fourth most by an Aztec in a game Was headed for another 100-yard effort at UNLV (94 yards) when his season ended Had a 48-yard run against Samford and a 47-yarder at UTEP Hamilton's 234 carries rank ninth on SDSU's single-season list. High School: Ran for 1,038 yards as a senior and 1,197 yards during his junior season... Rushed for 29 touchdowns over those two seasons... Named to virtually every honor team, including all-league, all-area and the Long Beach Press-Telegram Best of the West squad... Was considered among the top three prep running backs in the west... Earned four varsity letters in football, track, and two in basketball Listed by almost every recruiting service as one of the nation's top 15 running backs and one of the top players in the west... A SuperPrep All-America selection... That publication considered him the 11th-best prospect in California... No. 22 among prospects in the West by Rivals.com and analyst Tom Lemming placed him 14th among the nation's running backs. Personal: Born Aug. 5, 1985, in Stockton... Son of Leo and Veronica Hamilton... Majoring in sociology... Has a second cousin, Frank Strong, who played for the San Francisco 49ers and is a cousin of current Aztec Brian Spinks Had his choice of colleges, including Michigan, Oregon, Southern California, UCLA and Colorado. HAMILTON S CAREER STATISTICS Career Statistics Rushing Receiving G Att. Yds. TD Avg. No. Yds. TD Avg Redshirt Totals , Career Highs: Carries: 40 vs. Wyoming (10/25/03); Rushing Yards: 220 vs. Samford (9/20/03); Rushing TDs: 2, three times; Longest Rush: 53 vs. BYU (10/1/05); Receptions: 5 vs. UCLA (9/3/05); Receiving Yards: 35 vs. UCLA (9/3/05); Long Reception: 27 vs. Brigham Young (10/4/03). HAMILTON GAME-BY-GAME Rushing Receiving Att. Yds. TD Avg. No. Yds. TD Avg. Eastern Wash. (9/30/03) at Ohio State (9/6/03) at Texas-El Paso (9/13/03) Samford (9/20/03) at UCLA (9/27/03) BYU (10/4/03) at Utah (10/11/03) New Mexico (10/18/03) Wyoming (10/25/03) at UNLV (11/8/03) at Colorado State (11/15/03) -Injured Air Force (11/22/03) -Injured UCLA (9/3/05) at Air Force (9/10/05) at Ohio St. (9/17/05) San Jose State (9/24/05) BYU (10/1/05) at UNLV (10/8/05) at Utah (10/15/05) -Injured UNM (10/22/05) TCU (10/29/05) at CSU (11/12/05) WYO (11/19/05) at Hawai i (12/3/05) SEASON COACHES PLAYERS REVIEW OPPONENTS RECORDS HISTORY UNIVERSITY GOAZTECS.COM 77

UNIVERSITY HISTORY RECORDS OPPONENTS REVIEW PLAYERS COACHES O6 SEASON 21 atiyyah HENDERSON running back HEIGHT: 5-9 WEIGHT: 185 HOMETOWN: Rockledge, Fla.

.. Leading rusher in the Aztecs second scrimmage, carrying 15 times for 83 yards and scoring two touchdowns... Ended spring drills second on the depth chart at tailback behind Lynell Hamilton.

12 UNIVERSITY HISTORY RECORDS OPPONENTS REVIEW PLAYERS COACHES O6 SEASON 21 atiyyah HENDERSON running back HEIGHT: 5-9 WEIGHT: 185 HOMETOWN: Rockledge, Fla. PREVIOUS SCHOOL: Rockledge High Had an outstanding spring season after redshirting during the fall... Leading rusher in the Aztecs second scrimmage, carrying 15 times for 83 yards and scoring two touchdowns... Ended spring drills second on the depth chart at tailback behind Lynell Hamilton... A speedster with great one-on-one moves. 2005: Redshirted as a true freshman. High School: Played three years of football and ran three years of track and field at Rockledge High School... Named all-state in football as a junior and senior... Led the Raiders to a 9-2 overall record, including a perfect 4-0 mark in Class 3A- District 14 as a senior. Personal: Born Jan. 20, 1987, in Rockledge, Fla.... Son of Ann Henderson... Undecided on a major, but would like to eventually open up his own business... Chose SDSU over Cincinnati and also had interest from Georgia Southern, Troy State, Florida International and Florida Atlantic. 47 kwan HOWARD defensive line HEIGHT: 6-0 WEIGHT: 245 YEAR/EXP: Sr.-3L HOMETOWN: Harvey, La. PREVIOUS SCHOOL: Lehret High Made the move from linebacker to the defensive line last fall... One of two Aztecs from the state of Louisiana Has seen most of his action on special teams. 2005: Played in seven games with five of those coming during Mountain West Conference play. 2004: Was part of most of the Aztec special teams. 2003: Credited with tackles against Wyoming, Colorado State and Air Force. High School: Over his final two years he recorded 108 tackles, five interceptions and recovered four fumbles at Lehret High School His biggest number during that time was 13 quarterback sacks Helped Class 5A Lehret to the state semifinals and the second round of the state playoffs over his final two seasons Named all-district, all-west Bank and city all-star Also participated in long jump and triple jump for the Patriots. Personal: Born July 14, 1983, in Marrero, La. Son of Debbie Penns Majoring in kinesiology. HOWARD S CAREER STATISTICS Totals Career High: Tackles: 1-four times. 17 michael HUGHES punter/place-kicker HEIGHT: 6-1 WEIGHT: 190 HOMETOWN: Moreno Valley, Calif. PREVIOUS SCHOOL: Canyon Springs High A tremendous punter who also serves as the backup place-kicker Had a breakout season as a sophomore, ranking in the top 10 nationally and finishing with the school s third-best season punting average (44.8)... Also handled the majority of the kickoff duties in : Tied for eighth nationally and was second in the conference in punting with a 44.8 avg.... Season average is third-best in Aztec history... Second-team all- Mountain West Conference... Averaged 49.7 yards on six punts at Colorado State, including a 73 and 65-yarder... Dropped four of five punts inside the 20, including two inside the five-yard line, against No. 20 TCU... Averaged 46.8 yards on five kicks versus the Horned Frogs... Punted six times for 278 yards (46.3 avg.) at Utah... Averaged a career-best 51.0 yards on eight punts, including a career-long 78- yarder at UNLV... Three of his six punts landed inside the 20-yard line in the win over San Jose State, averaging 48.8 yards and knocking one for 53 yards... Had a career-highs of 11 punts and 483 yards, including a 58-yarder at Ohio State... His 11 punts against the Buckeyes were just one short of the single-game school record... Punted four times for 184 yards (46.0 avg.) at Air Force with a long of 47, garnering SDSU special teams player of the game honors... Had four punts for 176 yards (44.0 avg.), including a long of 48, against UCLA... Also added a solo tackle. 2004: Averaged 38 yards per punt as a redshirt freshman Showed the capabilities to produce the long boot with 58-yard punts at Michigan and at Air Force Had 55-yard efforts against Nevada and UCLA Ended the season with six punts over 50 yards with at least one coming in five different games Had 12 of his punts downed inside the opponent's 20-yard line, including three in Ann Arbor. 2003: Redshirted his first year on campus. High School: An all-league, all-county, all-cif and second-team all-state selection at Canyon Springs... Picked up varsity letters in football, soccer, track and cross country... Averaged 48.1 yards per punt and placed 13-of-26 punts inside the opponents 20- yard line... Was 4-of-4 on field goals and 32-of-34 on extra points... Holds the school record for longest field goal (54 yards) and longest punt (70 yards). Personal: Born Oct. 1, 1984, in San Diego... Son of Bill and Robin Hughes... Is a kinesiology major. HUGHES CAREER STATISTICS Career Statistics G No. Yds. Avg. Long TB FC I20 Blk , , Totals , Career Highs: Punts: 11 at Ohio St. (9/17/05); Yards: 483 at Ohio St. (9/17/05); Avg.: 51.0 (8-for-408) at UNLV (10/8/05). 78 GOAZTECS.COM

58marc HULL linebacker HEIGHT: 6-3 WEIGHT: 210 HOMETOWN: Carson, Calif.

2 spot on the depth chart along with Trevor Parrington at strongside linebacker.

2005: Appeared in nine games, including seven of the first eight, mostly on special teams... Had a seven-yard kick off return versus Air Force. 2004: A special teams player throughout the season.

13 58marc HULL linebacker HEIGHT: 6-3 WEIGHT: 210 HOMETOWN: Carson, Calif. PREVIOUS SCHOOL: Narbonne High An athletic linebacker who is likely to grow into a bigger role as a junior Ended 2006 spring drills at the No. 2 spot on the depth chart along with Trevor Parrington at strongside linebacker... Primarily saw action on special teams the last two seasons A high school teammate of Aztec defensive end Antwan Applewhite. 2005: Appeared in nine games, including seven of the first eight, mostly on special teams... Had a seven-yard kick off return versus Air Force. 2004: A special teams player throughout the season. 2003: Redshirted his first year on campus. High School: Was a starter at quarterback and defensive end... Recorded 103 tackles and 12 sacks and passed for 1,122 yards... Two-year letterman in football and baseball... Prepped one year at Serra High School A member of the SuperPrep all-far West team as a senior. Personal: Born Aug. 23, 1985, in Harbor City... Son of Eddie and Chandra Hull... Is majoring in kinesiology. 50trask IOSEFA HEIGHT: 6-0 WEIGHT: 295 YEAR/EXP: Fr.-HS HOMETOWN: Ewa Beach, Hawaii PREVIOUS SCHOOL: Punahou High Joined the Aztecs during the spring semester 2006, after signing in February Participated in spring practices and ended up third on the depth chart at center. High School: A first-team all-state selection and an all-region pick by PrepStar magazine Received recruiting attention for his efforts on both sides of the ball but will be an at SDSU Selected as first-team member of the Interscholastic League of Honolulu each of his last two prep seasons Excellent athlete who also earned varsity letters in basketball and track. Personal: Born Jan. 2, 1987, in Honolulu, Hawaii Son of Kaleve Tufono-Iosefa and Alaisea Iosefa Majoring in criminal justice Full name is Trask Loimata Faalafi Iosefa Selected the Aztecs over several Pac-10 schools. 39scotty JAMES defensive back HEIGHT: 5-10 WEIGHT: 175 YEAR/EXP: Jr.-TR HOMETOWN: Elsinore, Calif. (Elsinore High) PREVIOUS SCHOOL: Mt. San Jacinto College A walk-on defensive back, who joined the team in time for spring drills... Originally attended SDSU after graduating high school in 2003, but did not compete in any sports... Transferred to Mt. San Jacinto in 2004 to play basketball, and later became the starting cornerback on the Eagles football squad... Is beginning just his third year of organized football. At Mt. San Jacinto: Was an all-state and first team all-conference defensive back at Mt. San Jacinto College under head coach Ed Carberry... Led the Eagles to an appearance in the US Bank Beach Bowl and an 8-3 overall record in Returned an interception for a touchdown in the Beach Bowl... Had nine INTs on the year... Two-time team special teams player of the game and garnered team defensive honors once... Finished second in the state in interceptions per game and first in the Foothill Conference... Team ended the regular season ranked in the top 25 in the state and the top 11 in Southern California... Turned down a scholarship offer from Idaho to return to SDSU... Played basketball for the Eagles in Dean s list honoree. High School: Attended Elsinore High School, where he played football, basketball and ran track... Only played football his senior season... CIF finalist in the high jump... Graduated in Personal: Born April 27, 1985, in Queens, N.Y.... Son of Sheron and Scott James... Majoring in political science. 75 patrick JUSTMAN HEIGHT: 6-6 WEIGHT: 300 YEAR/EXP: Sr.-2L HOMETOWN: Palo Alto, Calif. PREVIOUS SCHOOL: Palo Alto High Has played the most career games of any returning Aztec... Appeared in 23 career contests, making 11 starts... One of the leading candidates to start at center, replacing two-time Rimington Award nominee Jasper Harvey... A Monty Award winner for achieving a grade-point average in excess of 3.5 Has the ability to play several positions. 2005: Saw action in the last 11 games after not playing in the opener... Given the team s President's Award for Highest Standards of Academic & Athletic Excellence at the year-end banquet. 2004: Started 10 of the team's 11 games, failing to be in the opening lineup only at Brigham Young Was in on 778 plays Was the of the game at UCLA Allowed a total of 2.5 quarterback sacks Committed just three penalties all season. 2003: Saw limited duty as a reserve in : Redshirt. High School: An offensive and defensive starter up front Was voted to the all- Mid-Peninsula team as well as the all-bay Area squad Voted team of the year and was also named second-team all-section. Personal: Born Jan. 15, 1984, in Redwood City Parents are Harold and Gail Justman Father is an attorney and mother is a teacher Earned his bachelor s degree in criminal justice and is currently working toward his master s in public administration Likes to restore Ford Mustangs from the 1960s in his spare time. KAWULOK 88matthew tight end HEIGHT: 6-2 WEIGHT: 220 HOMETOWN: Boulder, Colo. PREVIOUS SCHOOL: Monarch High Redshirted as a true freshman... Missed spring drills with a torn pectoral muscle... Expected to return in time for the fall and be in the mix for playing time. 2005: Did not play his first year on campus, utilizing his redshirt season. High School: A standout linebacker and tight end at Monarch High School An all-conference, all-region and all-state pick in Colorado Played on an 11-1 team that reached the state quarterfinals Had 102 tackles, including 21 for loss, as a linebacker Had 10 receptions for 143 yards and two touchdowns on offense First-team all-conference selection on both offense and defense Also a member of the Coyotes basketball team An academic all-conference and all-state selection. Personal: Born Aug. 21, 1987, in Boulder, Colo. Son of Ted and Kim Kawulok 06 SEASON COACHES PLAYERS REVIEW OPPONENTS RECORDS HISTORY UNIVERSITY GOAZTECS.COM 79

UNIVERSITY HISTORY RECORDS OPPONENTS REVIEW PLAYERS COACHES O6 SEASON Brother, Chris, is a redshirt sophomore tight end at Colorado State Father is an assistant football coach at Monarch High School

PREVIOUS SCHOOL: Durango High Was the opening-game starter at right tackle in 2005, before suffering an ankle injury, which limited him to just two contests.

2005: In the starting lineup against UCLA, before injuring his ankle.

2004: Saw action in 10 games and got the starting assignment in nine contests Earned the team's hustle award for his play at UCLA Credited with five "big blocks" on the season Was called for just one

14 UNIVERSITY HISTORY RECORDS OPPONENTS REVIEW PLAYERS COACHES O6 SEASON Brother, Chris, is a redshirt sophomore tight end at Colorado State Father is an assistant football coach at Monarch High School Major is business Selected SDSU over Colorado and Colorado State. 70 mike KRAVETZ HEIGHT: 6-6 WEIGHT: 310 YEAR/EXP: Jr.-1L HOMETOWN: Las Vegas, Nev. PREVIOUS SCHOOL: Durango High Was the opening-game starter at right tackle in 2005, before suffering an ankle injury, which limited him to just two contests... Returned to action during spring practices and will be in the mix for the starting right tackle spot along with sophomore Eric Rouser this fall. 2005: In the starting lineup against UCLA, before injuring his ankle... Missed the next four games, returning for limited action at UNLV, but reaggravated the injury and ended up missing the remainder of the season. 2004: Saw action in 10 games and got the starting assignment in nine contests Earned the team's hustle award for his play at UCLA Credited with five "big blocks" on the season Was called for just one penalty all season Had starting assignments at tackle and guard Began the season outside but started four straight games at guard in the middle of the season Moved back outside at tackle for the stretch run. High School: Named as Durango's of the year as well as allleague and all-state... Also a two-year letterwinner in track... Team captain... Prep squad finished 11-2 and reached the state semifinals. Personal: Born July 13, 1985, in Las Vegas, Nev.... Son of Fred and Valerie Kravetz... Majoring in criminal justice. LAOLAGI 35luke linebacker HEIGHT: 6-1 WEIGHT: 230 HOMETOWN: Reseda, Calif. PREVIOUS SCHOOL: Birmingham High Coming off an outstanding spring campaign after redshirting as a true freshman... A talented, hard-hitting player, who is poised to see plenty of playing time in the Aztecs talented linebacking corps this season... Finished spring drills second on the depth chart at middle linebacker behind senior Joe Martin. 2005: Redshirted as a true freshman. High School: One of the most decorated members of the 2005 recruiting class A first-team all-state (all classes) selection by CalHiSports and the 4A player of the year in Los Angeles as voted on by the coaches An all-region pick by the Los Angeles Times the last two seasons and a California top 100 prospect SuperPrep all-region selection League MVP Played in the Cali-Florida Bowl as well as the public schools vs. private schools Shrine Bowl Is Birmingham's all-time leading tackler with 412 stops A strong student who has had his No. 8 jersey retired by the school Birmingham was the Los Angeles city champ in 2002 and 2004 First-team all-conference player for three years Also a standout baseball player for the Patriots Earned all-conference and all-city honors as an underclassman. Personal: Born Jan. 21, 1987, in Northridge Son of Sam and Dana Laolagi Business major Attended the same high school as current Aztecs Ramal Porter and Siaosi Fifita. 89lance LOUIS tight end HEIGHT: 6-3 WEIGHT: 265 HOMETOWN: New Orleans, La. PREVIOUS SCHOOL: Landry High An athletic tight end who has played in 18 career games, starting nine times, in his first two campaigns on The Mesa... Will look to come back from a torn ACL in his left knee, suffered during the team s second scrimmage of spring drills. 2005: Career high five catches for 93 yards, including a long of 44 yards, in the season finale at Hawai i... One catch for seven yards against Wyoming... Returned to action against TCU and CSU after missing four games due to injury... First career TD versus San Jose State, helping the Aztecs convert a fourth down from the twoyard line in the third quarter... Caught one pass for 11 yards against Air Force... Started against UCLA, making one catch for 18 yards. 2004: Played in all 11 games for the Aztecs in his first year on campus Did not catch a pass during the first half of the season, but had a reception in each of the last four games Caught three passes in the win at Air Force Longest reception was an 18-yard grab in the season finale vs. UNLV. High School: One of the biggest pickups for SDSU in the 2004 class Considered one of the top 10 tight end prospects in the country by Rivals.com All-Southwest region honoree by SuperPrep as one of the top 40 (No. 32) players in talent-rich Louisiana Caught 27 passes for more than 500 yards and seven touchdowns and credited with 63 tackles, including nine sacks on the defensive side Basketball standout who helped Landry to the state semifinals as a senior. Personal: Born April 24, 1985, in New Orleans, La.... Son of Janice Louis Is a sociology major. LOUIS CAREER STATISTICS Career Statistics Receiving G No. Yds. TD Avg Totals Career Highs: Receptions: 5 at Hawai i (12/3/05); Receiving Yards: 93 at Hawai i (12/3/05); TD: 1 vs. San Jose State (9/24/05); Long Reception: 44 at Hawai i (12/3/05). MARTIN 36brett linebacker HEIGHT: 6-0 WEIGHT: 235 HOMETOWN: Corona, Calif. PREVIOUS SCHOOL: Centennial High A talented member of San Diego State's linebacking corps... An intense competitor and energetic, speedy backer whose role will continue to grow. 2005: Played nine contests, starting once at weakside linebacker... Logged a careerbest 30 tackles, including 2.5 for loss... First career interception versus TCU, returning it 23 yards... Career-high six tackles versus New Mexico... Credited with four tackles, including one for a loss at UNLV... Did not play vs. BYU due to injury... Made first career start against San Jose State... Had four stops and two pass breakups vs. Ohio State... Five tackles at Air Force and also forced his first career fumble... Logged three tackles vs. UCLA. 2004: Ended the season with nine tackles, including eight solo stops Had four tackles in the season-ending win over UNLV Credited with tackles against Brigham Young and Utah. 2003: Redshirted his first year on campus. 80 GOAZTECS.COM

High School: A three-year starter... Played his sophomore and junior seasons at free safety before moving to linebacker as a senior... Finished his final prep season with 153.5 tackles.

.. A four-year football letterwinner for a squad that won its league three straight seasons. Personal: Born Sept. 26, 1984, in Glendora... Parents are Brad and Carol Martin.

15 High School: A three-year starter... Played his sophomore and junior seasons at free safety before moving to linebacker as a senior... Finished his final prep season with tackles... An all-cif and all-county selection... Was the defensive most valuable player for the Mountain League... Was a member of the all-league team each of his final three seasons... A four-year football letterwinner for a squad that won its league three straight seasons. Personal: Born Sept. 26, 1984, in Glendora... Parents are Brad and Carol Martin... Majoring in criminal justice. MARTIN S CAREER STATISTICS Totals Career Highs: Tackles: 6 vs. UNM (10/22/05); TFL: 1.0 vs. UNM (10/22/05), at UNLV (10/8/05); INT: 1, vs. TCU (10/29/05); PD: 2, at Ohio St. (9/17/05); FF: 1 at Air Force (9/10/05). 51 joe MARTIN linebacker HEIGHT: 6-2 WEIGHT: 230 YEAR/EXP: Sr.-3L HOMETOWN: Palmdale, Calif. PREVIOUS SCHOOL: Paraclete High Played all three linebacker positions in 2005, but is slated to move into the middle for his senior campaign... Vocal leader who had an outstanding conference season a year ago, ranking in the top six in the MWC in tackles... Originally a walk-on at SDSU. 2005: Started 10 games at linebacker... Earned conference honorable mention honors... Sixth in the league in tackles per MWC contests (8.8)... Third on the team in total tackles with a career high 81, including for four loss... Double-figure tackles three times, all in conference games... Tied a career high with 12 tackles in each of the last two league contests, leading the team in both outings... Seven stops, including two for loss, a sack and a pass breakup vs. TCU... Seven stops with six solos, vs. New Mexico... Registered a career-high and team-best 12 tackles at Utah... Had his first career interception, which he returned 86 yards for his first career touchdown at UNLV... Also made eight tackles and recorded a half-sack against the Rebels... Team defensive co-mvp vs. UNLV... Six tackles and added a PBU in the win over BYU... Did not play vs. San Jose State... Made two stops against Ohio State before leaving with a concussion... Six tackles at Air Force... Had five tackles vs. UCLA. 2004: Earned his way into SDSU's heavily decorated linebacker rotation Ended the season with a start when Matt McCoy was sidelined with an injury vs. UNLV Had a season-high four tackles against Idaho State and New Mexico Had three stops vs. UNLV. 2003: Saw action in every game Best game came in the season finale when he was credited with four tackles against Air Force. High School: Played strong safety as a junior and moved to linebacker as a senior Was the Paraclete defensive player of the year after recording 105 tackles as a senior A first-team all-cif selection Also played basketball and baseball Named the scholar-athlete of the 2002 senior class. Personal: Born Oct. 25, 1983, in Mission Hills Son of Peggy and Tom Martin Majoring in finance. MARTIN S CAREER STATISTICS Totals Career Highs: Tackles: 12, three times; TFL: 2, vs. TCU (10/29/05); Sacks: 1, vs. TCU (10/29/05); INT: 1, at UNLV (10/5/04); PBU: 1, vs. BYU (10/1/05), vs. TCU (10/29/05). MARTIN GAME-BY-GAME G UA-AT-TT TFL-Yds. Sacks Int. PD FF FR E. Wash. (9/30/03) at Ohio St. (9/6/03) at UTEP (9/13/03) Samford (9/20/03) at UCLA (9/27/03) BYU (10/4/03) at Utah (10/11/03) UNM (10/18/03) WYO (10/25/03) at UNLV (11/8/03) at CSU (11/15/03) Air Force (11/22/03) Idaho St. (9/4/04) at Michigan (9/18/04) Nevada (9/25/04) at UCLA (10/2/04) at WYO (10/9/04) CSU (10/16/04) at UNM (10/23/04) Utah (10/30/04) at BYU (11/6/04) at Air Force (11/13/04) UNLV (11/20/04) UCLA (9/3/05) at Air Force (9/10/05) at Ohio St. (9/17/05) San Jose St. (9/24/05) -INJ BYU (10/1/05) at UNLV (10/8/05) at Utah (10/15/05) UNM (10/22/05) TCU (10/29/05) at CSU (11/12/05) WYO (11/19/05) at Hawai i (12/3/05) SEASON COACHES PLAYERS REVIEW OPPONENTS RECORDS HISTORY UNIVERSITY GOAZTECS.COM 81

UNIVERSITY HISTORY RECORDS OPPONENTS REVIEW PLAYERS COACHES O6 SEASON 9 terrell MAZE defensive back HEIGHT: 6-0 WEIGHT: 175 YEAR/EXP: Sr.-3L HOMETOWN: Santa Monica, Calif.

16 UNIVERSITY HISTORY RECORDS OPPONENTS REVIEW PLAYERS COACHES O6 SEASON 9 terrell MAZE defensive back HEIGHT: 6-0 WEIGHT: 175 YEAR/EXP: Sr.-3L HOMETOWN: Santa Monica, Calif. PREVIOUS SCHOOL: Santa Monica High One of the Aztecs two returning starters at cornerback along with Donny Baker... Standout first season as a starter a year ago, earning honorable mention all-conference honors and ranking second in the league in passes defended... Tied for second on the squad in interceptions a year ago with the first three of his career. 2005: Ranked second in the MWC in passes defended with Named to the Mountain West Conference honorable mention squad... Recorded his first three career interceptions... Career highs in every category... Played in all 12 contests, appearing in the starting line-up on 11 occasions... Also saw action on special teams... Forced a fumble and broke up a pass against Hawai i... Career-high 10 tackles, four PBUs, and an interception in the fourth quarter of the victory against Wyoming... Four PBUs ties as fourth-most in a game in Aztec history... Five stops and intercepted a pass in the endzone in the fourth quarter of the win over CSU... Four tackles, a tackle for loss and two pass breakups versus TCU... Eight tackles, including seven solo stops at Utah... Forced his first career fumble at UNLV and added five tackles, including one for an 11-yard loss... First career INT against BYU and also added four tackles versus the Cougars... Had eight tackles, all solo, at Ohio State... First career start vs. UCLA, notching five tackles and three PBUs. 2004: Worked his way into the secondary and was a fixture on special teams Ended the season with 16 tackles with a season-best four stops vs. Nevada Had three tackles vs. Utah and a pair of stops in three other games Broke up a pass against Idaho State. 2003: Saw action in nine games Had a season-best three tackles at UTEP Also credited with tackles against Eastern Washington and Wyoming. 2002: Redshirt. High School: Three-year letterwinner and a two-time all-conference cornerback All-CIF as a senior Intercepted three passes and returned one for a touchdown Returned two kickoffs for scores... Those plays covered 87 and 70 yards Averaged over 16 yards per punt return Was a receiver on the offensive side with 26 catches for 382 yards and seven touchdowns. Personal: Samuel Terrell Maze was born March 13, 1984, in Fort Hood, Texas Son of Gwen Maze Majoring in public administration. MAZE S CAREER STATISTICS TOTALS Career Highs: Tackles: 10 vs. Wyoming (11/19/05); TFL: 1.0, three times; Sacks: 0.5 at UNLV (10/8/05); INT: 1, three times; PBU: 4, vs. Wyoming (11/19/05); FF: 1 at UNLV (10/8/05), Hawai i (12/3/05). MAZE GAME-BY-GAME G UA-AT-TT TFL-Yds. Sacks Int. PB U FF FR E. Wash. (9/30/03) at Ohio St. (9/6/03) at UTEP (9/13/03) Samford (9/20/03) at UCLA (9/27/03) BYU (10/4/03) at Utah (10/11/03) UNM (10/18/03) WYO (10/25/03) at UNLV (11/8/03) at CSU (11/15/03) Air Force (11/22/03) Idaho St. (9/4/04) at Michigan (9/18/04) Nevada (9/25/04) at UCLA (10/2/04) at WYO (10/9/04) CSU (10/16/04) at UNM (10/23/04) Utah (10/30/04) at BYU (11/6/04) at Air Force (11/13/04) UNLV (11/20/04) UCLA (9/3/05) at Air Force (9/10/05) at Ohio St. (9/17/05) San Jose St. (9/24/05) BYU (10/1/05) at UNLV (10/8/05) at Utah (10/15/05) UNM (10/22/05) TCU (10/29/05) CSU (11/12/05) WYO (11/19/05) at Hawai i (12/3/05) t.j. McKAY safety HEIGHT: 6-1 WEIGHT: 195 YEAR/EXP: So.-1L HOMETOWN: Palmdale, Calif. PREVIOUS SCHOOL: Palmdale High Saw significant field time in his first competitive campaign as the backup at free safety... Sat out spring drills after having shoulder surgery, but is expected to be back at full strength for the fall... A good athlete who will compete for starting time... One of four Aztecs to attend Palmdale High School, joining wideout Justin Shaw, linebacker Jerry Milling and defensive back Kwincy Edwards. 2005: Played in all 12 contests, starting on two occasions... Logged 19 tackles... Forced a fumble and had three tackles in the finale at Hawai i... First career INT against New Mexico, returning it out of the endzone 17 yards... Logged a careerhigh five tackles at Utah... Credited with four tackles vs. San Jose State, also adding a pass breakup... Made his first career start in the Ohio State game, finishing with his first tackle... First career game in the opener against UCLA. High School: A solid player who earned allleague and all-cif honors at Palmdale High School Had 60 tackles, four interceptions and five sacks as a senior An honor student who also earned a varsity letter in basketball Three-year starter in the PHS secondary Reached CIF finals after advancing to the semis as a junior and senior. 82 GOAZTECS.COM

Personal: Born Dec. 26, 1985, in Inglewood Son of James and Lisa McKay Is a sociology major. McKAY S CAREER STATISTICS 2005 12 12-7-19 1.

San Jose State (9/24/05); FF: 1 at Hawai i (12/3/05). 98sean McMASTER defensive lineman HEIGHT: 6-2 WEIGHT: 305 YEAR/EXP: Jr.-RS HOMETOWN: Walnut Creek, Calif.

the defensive line rotation A hard worker who was voted as his junior college team's most inspirational player. 2005: Redshirted his first season at SDSU.

At Diablo Valley: Was a first team all-conference selection at Diablo Valley Was voted team MVP and was an academic all-conference choice as a freshman.

17 Personal: Born Dec. 26, 1985, in Inglewood Son of James and Lisa McKay Is a sociology major. McKAY S CAREER STATISTICS Career Highs: Tackles: 5 at Utah (10/15/05); TFL: 1.0 at Colorado State (11/12/05); INT: 1, vs. New Mexico (10/22/05); PBU: 2, vs. San Jose State (9/24/05); FF: 1 at Hawai i (12/3/05). 98sean McMASTER defensive lineman HEIGHT: 6-2 WEIGHT: 305 YEAR/EXP: Jr.-RS HOMETOWN: Walnut Creek, Calif. (Olympic High) PREVIOUS SCHOOL: Diablo Valley College Redshirted the 2005 campaign after joining the program in January and participating in spring drills Will vie for time this season as a part of the defensive line rotation A hard worker who was voted as his junior college team's most inspirational player. 2005: Redshirted his first season at SDSU... A strong student who earned a Monty Award during the fall semester (3.5 GPA and above). At Diablo Valley: Was a first team all-conference selection at Diablo Valley Was voted team MVP and was an academic all-conference choice as a freshman. High School: Attended Olympic High School in Concord, where he also spent some time with the basketball team. Personal: Born Jan. 7, 1982, in Gainesville, Fla. Son of Joan McMaster and Dr. Bruce McMaster Major is criminal justice with plans to pursue a career in law enforcement or own his own business Summer job included working as a personal trainer. 55emil METROKA defensive lineman HEIGHT: 6-3 WEIGHT: 275 YEAR/EXP: Sr.-SQ HOMETOWN: San Diego, Calif. (Patrick Henry High) PREVIOUS SCHOOL: Weber State University A San Diego native who prepped at nearby Patrick Henry High School Spent two seasons at Weber State before enrolling at San Diego State in August of 2004 Had a terrific spring 2005, before being sidelined by a knee injury that caused him to miss most of the 2005 season. 2005: Did not play in the first two contests of 2005 due to injury... Made his Aztec debut against Ohio State, recording one tackle... Played in the next two games vs. San Jose State and BYU... Logged his best performance in his final outing of the year against TCU, recording four tackles, including three solo efforts. 2004: Sat out 2004 due to NCAA transfer rules, but was a key member of the scout team... Was named the outstanding defensive scout team player at the conclusion of the 2004 football season. At Weber State: Spent two seasons on the Wildcat defensive line Started every game as a true freshman and recorded 45 tackles Had seven tackles against perennial power Montana Recorded an interception against Portland State Had 32 tackles as a sophomore, including 3.5 tackles for losses and 1.5 quarterback sacks Was an honorable mention all-big Sky selection Missed three games during his sophomore season due to injury. High School: Was an all-cif player at Patrick Henry Selected as a National Football Foundation and College Football Hall of Fame Scholar-Athlete. Personal: A history major Son of Melissa Metroka and Emil Metroka. METROKA S CAREER STATISTICS Career Highs: Tackles: 5 at Utah (10/15/05); TFL: 1.0 at Colorado State (11/12/05); INT: 1, vs. New Mexico (10/22/05); PBU: 2, vs. San Jose State (9/24/05); FF: 1 at Hawai i (12/3/05). 87 eric MICLOT tight end HEIGHT: 6-5 WEIGHT: 240 HOMETOWN: Oceanside, Calif. PREVIOUS SCHOOL: Vista High Is the Aztecs most experienced tight end who has played a key role since coming to SDSU as a true freshman in Returning starter who has played in 21 career games... Will look to recover from surgery this past spring, after injuring his left knee in the first scrimmage of spring drills. 2005: Played in all 12 games, starting eight times, including in five of the last seven outings... Had one reception in the finale at Hawai i... Caught one pass for eight yards versus TCU... Had one reception for six yards at Air Force... In the starting line-up in the opener with UCLA, catching a pass for four yards in the first quarter. 2004: Ended the season with just one reception, but it went for a 17-yard touchdown in a narrow win at Air Force Saw action throughout the season, along with fellow freshman tight end Lance Louis. High School: San Diego Union-Tribune and North County Times all-san Diego section first team Joined the Aztec program along with prep teammate Russell Allen Allleague choice on both offense and defense A two-time member of the all-academic team. Personal: Born Nov. 18, 1985, in Orange Son of Jon and Stephanie Miclot Majoring in sociology. Career Statistics MICLOT S CAREER STATISTICS Receiving G No. Yds. TD Avg Totals Career Highs: Receptions: 1-five times; Receiving Yards: 17 at Air Force (11/13/04); Long Reception: 17 at Air Force (11/13/04). 06 SEASON COACHES PLAYERS REVIEW OPPONENTS RECORDS HISTORY UNIVERSITY GOAZTECS.COM 83

UNIVERSITY HISTORY RECORDS OPPONENTS REVIEW PLAYERS COACHES O6 SEASON MILLER 95robert tight end HEIGHT: 6-7 WEIGHT: 250 YEAR/EXP: Sr.-1L HOMETOWN: Anaheim, Calif.

.. Has battled tendonitis in his knees since arriving on campus Will help the Aztecs fill a need at the tight end spot, moving to the offensive side of the ball following 2006 spring drills.

2004: Did not play following the fourth game of the season at UCLA Ended the year with four tackles, including a pair of stops against the Bruins Was credited with a half-sack in the win over Nevada

18 UNIVERSITY HISTORY RECORDS OPPONENTS REVIEW PLAYERS COACHES O6 SEASON MILLER 95robert tight end HEIGHT: 6-7 WEIGHT: 250 YEAR/EXP: Sr.-1L HOMETOWN: Anaheim, Calif. PREVIOUS SCHOOL: Canyon High Granted a sixth year of eligibility, after missing the entire 2005 campaign due to injury... Has battled tendonitis in his knees since arriving on campus Will help the Aztecs fill a need at the tight end spot, moving to the offensive side of the ball following 2006 spring drills... Spent his first five years at SDSU on the defensive line... A good student who earned the department s Big Red award for the fall semester : Missed the entire season due to injury. 2004: Did not play following the fourth game of the season at UCLA Ended the year with four tackles, including a pair of stops against the Bruins Was credited with a half-sack in the win over Nevada Blocked a field goal in the win over Idaho State. 2003: Finished the year with 18 tackles with three for losses. 2002: Saw some action as a reserve and on special teams. 2001: Redshirted his first season on campus. High School: Prepped at Canyon High School Had 15 sacks and 20 hurries as a senior... Got recruiting looks from Colorado State, Utah and several Pac-10 schools... All-Century League pick as both a junior and senior... Team MVP and defensive player of the year as a senior... Lettered two years in football and two in basketball. Personal: Born Aug. 5, 1983, in Van Buren, Ark. Is an economics major... Brother, Kody Miller, played at Pittsburgh. MILLER S CAREER STATISTICS Career Statistics G UA-AT-TT TFL-Yds. Sacks Int. PD FF FR Totals Career Highs: Tackles: 5 vs. Wyoming (10/23/03); TFL: 1, three times; Sacks: 0.5 vs. Nevada (9/25/04); FR: 1 at UCLA (9/27/03). MILLING 34jerry linebacker HEIGHT: 5-10 WEIGHT: 235 HOMETOWN: Palmdale, Calif. PREVIOUS SCHOOL: Palmdale High Middle linebacker who will vie for playing time in 2006 behind senior Joe Martin... Strong spring campaign with four tackles in the first scrimmage... From the same high school as defensive back Kwincy Edwards and safety T.J. McKay. 2005: Utilized his redshirt season. High School: Was an all-league, all-cif and all-los Angeles Daily News selection at Palmdale Had 90 tackles and four fumble recoveries as a senior Was an allregion selection by the Los Angeles Times Earned three varsity letters in football. Personal: Born April 14, 1987, in Hampton, Va. Son of Jerry Milling and Stephanie Anthony Undecided on a major Would like to start an internet company when his playing days are complete Also considered Boise State and Fresno State. 10 marcus MONTGOMERY wide receiver HEIGHT: 6-2 WEIGHT: 215 YEAR/EXP: So.-SQ HOMETOWN: Oceanside, Calif. PREVIOUS SCHOOL: Oceanside High Had a solid 2006 spring campaign, catching the game-winning touchdown in the Red & Black game... Should be in the mix for immediate playing time at one of the receiver slots A strong, athletic player One of SDSU's most physical receivers. 2005: Did not see any playing time. 2004: Redshirted his first year on campus. High School: One of the top receivers in San Diego County San Diego Union- Tribune all-san Diego section first team Caught 51 passes for 986 yards as a senior His 11 touchdown receptions were second best in San Diego section Averaged 19.3 yards per reception Third-team all-state selection by CalHi- Sports.com A SuperPrep all-far West selection and was listed as the No. 92 prospect in the six western states by the magazine Team MVP All-North County Times. Personal: Born Jan. 13, 1986, in Oceanside Son of Maverick and Jaclyn Montgomery Majoring in exercise and nutritional science. 43aaron MOORE defensive back HEIGHT: 6-0 WEIGHT: 190 HOMETOWN: Tampa, Fla. PREVIOUS SCHOOL: Jefferson High An athletic defensive back who ended spring drills as one of the backups at one cornerback spot behind returning starter Donny Baker... One of three Aztecs from Jefferson High School in Tampa, Fla., joining classmate Josh Walker and senior Jonathan Bailes. 2005: Redshirted as a true freshman... Earned defensive scout team weekly honors prior to the New Mexico game... Had five tackles in the Red & Black spring game and four in the third scrimmage. High School: A first-team all-county selection and a second-team all-league choice at Jefferson... Had nine interceptions over the last two seasons and returned one for a touchdown Recorded 46 tackles as a senior for a team that advanced to the state championship game and went 13-3 Also earned three letters in baseball, hitting.346 as a senior to help the Dragons to a 21-7 record and a trip to the regional finals. Personal: Born Sept. 10, 1986, in Tampa, Fla. Son of Teneca and Edward Moore Majoring in criminal justice. 4 darren MOUGEY quarterback HEIGHT: 6-6 WEIGHT: 230 YEAR/EXP: So.-1L HOMETOWN: Scottsdale, Ariz. PREVIOUS SCHOOL: Chaparral High Saw action in six games in his first competitive season as the team s No. 2 quarterback in An athletic quarterback who has the size and speed to be a dual threat in the Aztec attack Will continue to compete for more playing time in his 84 GOAZTECS.COM

sophomore campaign. 2005: Played in six games, including each of the team s first four outings... Completed 50 percent of his passes (13-for-26) for 116 yards and a touchdown.

.. Saw his most extensive action vs. San Jose State, engineering a pair of fourth-quarter scoring drives... Threw his first career touchdown, a 23-yarder to DeMarco Sampson.

.. Appeared in the Air Force game, completing 3-of-5 passes for 26 yards... Also had three carries for 24 yards, including a long of 15 yards.

High School: A SuperPrep All-America quarterback Considered the No. 25 quarterback in the country by the publication, as well as the No. 3 prospect in Arizona Athletic, mobile signal caller Rivals.

19 sophomore campaign. 2005: Played in six games, including each of the team s first four outings... Completed 50 percent of his passes (13-for-26) for 116 yards and a touchdown... Also ran 17 times for 96 yards... Completed a pass for nine yards and ran for 11 more vs. Wyoming... Was in on one drive of the New Mexico contest, rushing three times... Saw his most extensive action vs. San Jose State, engineering a pair of fourth-quarter scoring drives... Threw his first career touchdown, a 23-yarder to DeMarco Sampson... Also ran for 55 yards, including a long of 30, vs. the Spartans... Connected on 2-of-5 passes for seven yards at Ohio State... Also carried the ball once for a six-yard gain against the Buckeyes... Appeared in the Air Force game, completing 3-of-5 passes for 26 yards... Also had three carries for 24 yards, including a long of 15 yards... Saw his first collegiate action in the opener against UCLA, entering the game in the second half... Was 5-for-9 for 42 yards and also ran three times. 2004: Redshirt. High School: A SuperPrep All-America quarterback Considered the No. 25 quarterback in the country by the publication, as well as the No. 3 prospect in Arizona Athletic, mobile signal caller Rivals.com listed him as the No. 19 dual-threat quarterback in the country and among the top 10 players in Arizona Excelled in the classroom Led Chaparral High School to the state semifinals as a senior and a state title as a junior Passed for 2,200 yards and 32 touchdowns with just three interceptions as a senior and ran for 290 yards All-state selection by Arizona's prep coaches as well as the Arizona Republic East Valley Tribune offensive player of the year All-state, all-divisions co-first team quarterback. Personal: Born April 7, 1985, in Scottsdale, Ariz. Son of Linda Mougey and the late Doug Mougey Named pronounced MOO-jee Is a business major. MOUGEY S CAREER STATISTICS Career Statistics G Att. Com. INT Yds. TDs Eff. Tot. Off Career Highs: Attempts: 9 vs. UCLA (9/3/05); Completions: 5 vs. UCLA (9/3/05); Passing Yards: 42 vs. UCLA (9/3/05); Long Pass: 23 vs. San Jose State (9/24/05); Carries: 5 vs. San Jose State (9/24/05); Rushing Yards: 55 vs. San Jose State (9/24/05); Longest Rush: 30 vs. San Jose State (9/24/05). MOUGEY GAME-BY-GAME Passing Rushing Att. Com. INT Yds. TDs Att. Yds. TDs UCLA (9/3/05) at Air Force (9/10/05) at Ohio St. (9/17/05) San Jose St. (9/24/05) BYU (10/1/05) -CD at UNLV (10/8/05) -CD at Utah (10/15/05) -CD UNM (10/22/05) TCU (10/29/05) -CD at CSU (11/12/05) -CD WYO (11/19/05) at Hawai i (12/3/05) -CD 96peter NELSON defensive lineman HEIGHT: 6-5 WEIGHT: 270 HOMETOWN: St. Charles, Ill. PREVIOUS SCHOOL: St. Charles North High An athletic defensive lineman who made the travel squad on several occasions as a true freshman. 2005: Appeared on the Aztec two-deep at defensive tackle for several early contests, but ended up redshirting. High School: Two time all-conference pick at St. Charles North High School Led the team to two Upstate Eight League titles... Also played basketball for the North Stars, garnering all-conference honors. Personal: Born Feb. 14, 1987, in San Diego, Calif.... Son of Anita and Greg Nelson... Won three tournaments as a junior golfer in Seattle, Wash.... Is majoring in business. 79 robert NELSON HEIGHT: 6-10 WEIGHT: 330 YEAR/EXP: Sr.-1L HOMETOWN: Gilbert, Ariz. (Skyline High) PREVIOUS SCHOOL: Scottsdale College Will look to play a larger role in his final season at San Diego State... Moved from tackle to guard in 2005, but is expected to move back to tackle in Has been limited by injury most of his Aztec career... Is the tallest player in SDSU history and could be the tallest in college football. 2005: Saw action in seven games as a reserve. 2004: Arrived on campus with a shoulder injury that led to surgery and an eventual redshirt season in Personal: Born Nov. 20, 1983, in Germany Son of Charles and Young Nelson Majoring in criminal justice... Did not play football until his junior year in high school... Excellent athlete who turned down volleyball offers out of high school Also practiced tae kwon do as a youngster, becoming a third-degree black belt and placing first in the Junior Olympics at age ornan NWANSI defensive lineman HEIGHT: 6-2 WEIGHT: 310 YEAR/EXP: Jr.-RS HOMETOWN: Richmond, Calif. (El Cerrito High) PREVIOUS SCHOOL: Contra Costa College A physical player who will add depth to the defensive line Ended spring practice as the backup at nose tackle behind returning starter Jonathan Bailes. 2005: Redshirted his first year on campus. At Contra Costa/College of Marin: First-team all-conference selection at Contra College in 2004 and at College of Marin in High School: Earned all-conference honors his senior year at El Cerrito High A scholar-athlete who was named to the honor roll. Personal: Ornan Okechukwu Nwansi was born March 9, 1985, in San Francisco, Calif. Son of Ornan, Sr. and Kate Nwansi Majoring in criminal justice. 06 SEASON COACHES PLAYERS REVIEW OPPONENTS RECORDS HISTORY UNIVERSITY GOAZTECS.COM 85

UNIVERSITY HISTORY RECORDS OPPONENTS REVIEW PLAYERS COACHES O6 SEASON 7 kevin O CONNELL quarterback HEIGHT: 6-6 WEIGHT: 225 HOMETOWN: Carlsbad, Calif.

.. First in school history in career rushing yards by a quarterback (749) and tied for second in career rushing TDs by a QB (6).

2005: Played and started all 12 contests... Ended the year ranked 47th nationally in passing efficiency (132.10) and 29th in total offense (255.4/g).

20 UNIVERSITY HISTORY RECORDS OPPONENTS REVIEW PLAYERS COACHES O6 SEASON 7 kevin O CONNELL quarterback HEIGHT: 6-6 WEIGHT: 225 HOMETOWN: Carlsbad, Calif. PREVIOUS SCHOOL: La Costa Canyon High Has been SDSU s starting quarterback in each of the last 17 games, including all 12 a year ago... First in school history in career rushing yards by a quarterback (749) and tied for second in career rushing TDs by a QB (6)... A dual-threat QB Has a rare signal-caller combination of size and athleticism... An intelligent, mature player who finished spring drills as the team s top QB. 2005: Played and started all 12 contests... Ended the year ranked 47th nationally in passing efficiency (132.10) and 29th in total offense (255.4/g)... His 3,065 yards of total offense rank ninth in Aztec history... His 402 yards on the ground are a school single-season record by a quarterback... Thrown at least one TD in 16 of his last 18 games... Set several career highs in the finale at Hawai i, completing 33 of his 51 pass attempts for 421 yards and three scores... First Aztec to throw for over 400 yards since Completed 25 passes for 235 yards vs. TCU... Threw for three scores and ran for another in win at Utah... Was also team s leading rusher against the Utes with a career-long 61- yard rush in the second quarter... Streak of 88 straight pass attempts without an INT snapped at UNLV... Completed his first 12 pass attempts vs. BYU, finishing the game 21-for-31 for 243 yards... Also added a rushing TD against the Cougars... Career-high 271 yards passing (23-for- 29), four touchdowns and no INTs in the rout of San Jose State... Also ran for 49 yards on a career-high 23 carries against the Spartans... Completed 12-of-17 passes for 159 yards at Ohio State... Connected on a career-long 80-yard touchdown strike to Brett Swain in the Aztecs first play from scrimmage in the first quarter at OSU... Passed for 227 yards, including an 18- yard touchdown against Air Force, and ran for 52 yards on 11 carries (4.7 avg.) and a touchdown... Threw for 204 yards and ran for 50 more vs. UCLA. 2004: Started the final five games of the season and led SDSU to a 2-3 record Got his first start at New Mexico, becoming the first freshman quarterback to open a game for the Aztecs since Spencer Brinton in 1997 Against BYU, he became just the second Aztec quarterback to rush for 100 yards since 1980 and the first player in SDSU history to rush for 100 yards (101) and pass for 200 (229) in the same game Nearly turned that trick again when he rushed for 82 yards at Air Force Tossed a TD pass in each of the last six games of the season, including two against Utah and Air Force Lone rushing touchdown of the season came against the Utes Came off the bench to rally SDSU to 11 fourth-quarter points and a late lead against Colorado State Finished third in the league in total offense for conference games (215.9 yards) and fifth in passing (174.9) and passing efficiency (102.0) Had a season-best 252 passing yards against undefeated Utah In the two season-ending wins over Air Force and UNLV, he was 33-of- 57 for 407 yards with three TDs and one INT Finished third on the team with 347 rushing yards... Ended the year as a team captain. 2003: Redshirted his first year on campus. High School: A football and basketball standout Had a big senior season after losing part of his junior year to injury... All-region by SuperPrep and honorable mention all-region by PrepStar Passed for 1,950 yards and 19 touchdowns for the 7-4 Mavs... Also ran for 310 yards... An all-league, all-north County and all-san Diego selection... Team MVP... Earned three letters in football and two letters in basketball... Threw for 980 yards and seven scores as a junior on 56 completions. Personal: Born May 25, 1985, in Knoxville, Tenn.... Son of Bill and Suzanne O'Connell... Father is employed by the FBI Majoring in political science. O CONNELL S CAREER STATISTICS Career Statistics G Att. Com. INT Yds. TDs Eff. Tot. Off , , , ,065 Totals , ,740 Career Highs: Attempts: 51 at Hawai i (12/3/05); Completions: 33 at Hawai i (12/3/05); Passing Yards: 421 at Hawai i (12/3/05); Long Pass: 80 at Ohio St. (9/17/05); Touchdowns Passing: 4 vs. San Jose State (9/24/05); Carries: 23 vs. San Jose State (9/24/05); Rushing Yards: 101 at BYU (11/6/04); Rushing TDs: 1, four times; Longest Rush: 61 at Utah (10/15/05). O CONNELL GAME-BY-GAME Passing Rushing Att. Com. INT Yds. TDs Att. Yds. TDs Idaho State (9/4/04) at Michigan (9/18/04) Nevada (9/25/04) at UCLA (10/2/04) at Wyoming (10/9/04) Colorado State (10/16/04) at New Mexico (10/23/04)* Utah (10/30/04)* at BYU (11/6/04)* at Air Force (11/13/04)* UNLV (11/20/04)* UCLA (9/3/05)* at Air Force (9/10/05)* at Ohio St. (9/17/05)* San Jose St. (9/24/05)* BYU (10/1/05)* at UNLV (10/8/05)* at Utah (10/15/05)* UNM (10/22/05)* TCU (10/29/05)* at CSU (11/12/05)* WYO (11/19/05)* at Hawai i (12/3/05)* * = games started 72 joran OHNSTAD HEIGHT: 6-2 WEIGHT: 320 YEAR/EXP: So.-SQ HOMETOWN: Carlsbad, Calif. PREVIOUS SCHOOL: La Costa Canyon High Moved from defensive to offensive line during spring drills, giving the Aztecs added depth. 2005: Appeared in one game against New Mexico, recording one tackle. 2004: Redshirted as a true freshman. High School: A second-team all-conference defensive lineman at La Costa Canyon Was voted as the most improved player by his coaches Picked for the Alex Spanos All-Star Classic game... Earned three varsity letters in track and wrestling Was a CIF champion in wrestling Played on the offensive line as a junior... From same high school as SDSU quarterback Kevin O Connell and wideout Jon Toledo. Personal: Born Dec. 22, 1985, in Vista Son of Peter-Rolf Ohnstad Majoring in kinesiology. 86 GOAZTECS.COM

.. Started all 12 games at defensive tackle in 2005, but will likely move back outside this season. 2005: Started all 12 games... Ended up with a career-best 47 tackles with 3.5 for loss.

21 94nick OSBORN defensive lineman HEIGHT: 6-5 WEIGHT: 260 HOMETOWN: Kensington, Calif. PREVIOUS SCHOOL: Berkeley St. Mary s High Another returning starter for the Aztecs on the defensive side of the ball... Has the size and strength to play tackle and the speed and athleticism to be a defensive end... Started all 12 games at defensive tackle in 2005, but will likely move back outside this season. 2005: Started all 12 games... Ended up with a career-best 47 tackles with 3.5 for loss... Tallied a pair of sacks, tied for third on the team... Had a breakout game at Utah, recording his first two career sacks and logging a career-high 10 tackles... Recorded seven tackles (three solo) at UNLV... Recovered his first career fumble in the win over BYU, returning it seven yards to set up an SDSU touchdown... Chipped in with eight tackles at Air Force... First career start versus UCLA. 2004: His debut was delayed by an elbow injury Saw his first action in the third game of the season against Nevada Had three tackles at Brigham Young and in the season finale against UNLV Was credited with a half-tackle for a loss at BYU Ended the season with eight tackles. 2003: Redshirted his first year on campus. High School: Played tackle and tight end on offense and tackle on defense during his career... Credited with 84 tackles and 7.5 sacks as a senior and caught 10 passes for 190 yards as a tight end... Was his team's defensive MVP and voted most inspirational player... Was an all-league selection and a top 20 player in the area, according to the West County Times... Was an honor roll student... Earned three varsity letters in soccer and one in track. Personal: Born Nov. 21, 1984, in Berkeley... Son of John and Marcia Osborn... Is a biology major and would like to pursue a career in DNA research... His older brother, Martin, played football at Colorado State. OSBORN S CAREER STATISTICS Career Statistics G UA-AT-TT TFL-Yds. Sacks Int. PD FF FR Totals Career Highs: Tackles: 10 at Utah (10/15/05); TFL: 2.0 at Utah (10/15/05); Sacks: 2.0 at Utah (10/15/05); FR: 1 vs. BYU (10/1/05) OSBORN GAME-BY-GAME G UA-AT-TT TFL-Yds. Sacks Int. PBU FF FR Idaho St. (9/4/04) at Michigan (9/18/04) Nevada (9/25/04) at UCLA (10/2/04) at WYO (10/9/04) CSU (10/16/04) at UNM (10/23/04) Utah (10/30/04) at BYU (11/6/04) at Air Force (11/13/04) UNLV (11/20/04) UCLA (9/3/05) at Air Force (9/10/05) at Ohio St. (9/17/05) San Jose St (9/24/05) BYU (10/1/05) at UNLV (10/8/05) at Utah (10/15/05) UNM (10/22/05) TCU (10/29/05) at CSU (11/12/05) WYO (11/19/05) at Hawai i (12/3/05) garrett PALMER place-kicker/punter HEIGHT: 6-3 WEIGHT: 185 HOMETOWN: Rialto, Calif. PREVIOUS SCHOOL: Eisenhower High SDSU's starting place-kicker for the third year in a row... Has a strong leg and improved his accuracy in 2005, making all but two attempts to earn honorable mention all-conference honors... Nine career field goals from 40 or more yards... Tied for fifth in school history in career FGs (27) and is fourth in career field-goal percentage (.711)... Also a backup at punter. 2005: Made 15-of-17 field goal attempts on the year... Perfect from 29 yards or less... Made 4-of-5 from beyond 40 yards... Mountain West Conference honorable mention pick... Nailed two fourth-quarter field goals to help SDSU rally to beat Wyoming... Conference player of the week after tying a career game high with three field goals in windy conditions at Colorado State... Hit on a season-long 48 yarder and also was good from 47 yards versus the Rams, before adding a 22- yarder... Made a 37 and 36-yard field goal versus TCU... Had a 43-yarder against UNM and a 22-yarder at UNLV... Converted on a 33 yarder versus San Jose State... Was 3-for-3 on field goals against Air Force with makes from 33, 29, and : Finished the season 12-of-21 on field-goal attempts Was 26-of-27 on extra points Led SDSU with 62 points Was 5-of-10 from beyond 40 yards with a long of 50 vs. Nevada and a 48- yarder against Colorado State Connected from 47 yards at Brigham Young Hit all three of his field-goal attempts in the slushy weather at Air Force (MWC player of the week) and hit three of his four attempts vs. Colorado State Four of his threepointers were blocked Averaged 39.7 yards on six punts, including a 50-yarder. High School: An all-league, all-county, all-area and all-inland Empire selection after connecting on 10 of his 12 field-goal attempts with a long of 49 yards Team MVP and an all-cif honoree Perfect on 36 extra-point attempts... Averaged 41 yards on his punts Also saw time as a receiver at Eisenhower... Also played golf. Personal: Born Aug. 25, 1985, in Redlands Son of Lori Sager and Ed Palmer Majoring in communications and would like to pursue a career in broadcasting Originally began his career at Utah but left Salt Lake City well before the first game of the season. PALMER S CAREER STATISTICS Career Stats FGM-A Pct Lg. Blk Totals (25g) (46ng, 49ng) (50g, 43g) (36g) (27g, 37ng) (48g, 23ng, 48g, 27g) (40ng) (40ng) (35ng, 47g) (26g, 37g, 29g) (25ng, 54ng) (33g, 29g, 47g) (33g) (30g) (48ng, 22g) (43g) (35ng, 37g, 36g) (47g, 48g, 22g) (32g, 27g) (28g) - g and underline - indicates good; ng - no good; No. - indicates yardage. 06 SEASON COACHES PLAYERS REVIEW OPPONENTS RECORDS HISTORY UNIVERSITY GOAZTECS.COM 87

UNIVERSITY HISTORY RECORDS OPPONENTS REVIEW PLAYERS COACHES O6 SEASON PARRINGTON 48trevor linebacker HEIGHT: 6-1 WEIGHT: 240 YEAR/EXP: Sr.-2L HOMETOWN: Corona, Calif.

2005: Played in 11 of the team s 12 contests, missing only the Air Force game. 2004: Was a member of virtually every SDSU special teams unit Credited with a 10-yard kickoff return vs. Utah.

22 UNIVERSITY HISTORY RECORDS OPPONENTS REVIEW PLAYERS COACHES O6 SEASON PARRINGTON 48trevor linebacker HEIGHT: 6-1 WEIGHT: 240 YEAR/EXP: Sr.-2L HOMETOWN: Corona, Calif. PREVIOUS SCHOOL: Corona High A special teams staple who could provide experienced depth at the linebacker position heading into his senior campaign. 2005: Played in 11 of the team s 12 contests, missing only the Air Force game. 2004: Was a member of virtually every SDSU special teams unit Credited with a 10-yard kickoff return vs. Utah. 2003: Saw action on special teams. 2002: Redshirted his first campaign at SDSU. High School: Earned first-team all-league honors on defense and second-team honors as an all-conference Was selected to play in the Riverside-San Bernardino All-Star Classic. Personal: Born April 9, 1984, in Long Beach Son of Bob and Marlene Parrington Majoring in public administration. PARRINGTON S CAREER STATISTICS Career Statistics G UA-AT-TT TFL-Yds. Sacks Int. PD FF FR Totals ramal PORTER wide receiver HEIGHT: 5-10 WEIGHT: 185 YEAR/EXP: Sr.-3L HOMETOWN: Van Nuys, Calif. PREVIOUS SCHOOL: Birmingham High A speedy receiver who has been in the rotation each of the last three seasons Has the ability to produce big plays in the passing game Played in 23 career contests, most of any Aztec wideout returning for the 2006 season. 2005: Saw action in seven games, starting once vs. BYU... Caught just one pass for five yards against TCU... Rushed three times for five yards... Two carries for 12 yards in the win at Colorado State. 2004: Ended the season with 17 catches for 211 yards Got his first career touchdown on a 19-yard reception against Nevada Best game of the season came at the Rose Bowl when he had four catches for 55 yards against UCLA, including a 22-yard grab Ran the ball twice for 12 yards against the Bruins Caught four passes that covered 54 yards against Nevada Had a 19-yard catch at Michigan Had two receptions against the Wolverines, Wyoming and Brigham Young His 12.4-yards per reception average was second best on the squad for players with more than one catch on the season. 2003: Carried the ball 33 yards on an end-around in his first collegiate action (season opener vs. Eastern Washington) Ended the season with six catches for 55 yards Had an 18-yard reception against Ohio State and a 14-yard grab at Texas- El Paso Caught two passes in Mountain West play (one each vs. New Mexico and Air Force). High School: Averaged over 22 yards per catch his final two prep seasons... Ended his senior season with 44 catches for 1,011 yards and 11 touchdowns Returned three punts for TDs over his junior and senior seasons Patriots went 20-3 over his last two seasons... Was a state finalist in the 400 meters as a sophomore and also reached the state meet in the 4x100 and 4x400 relays Clocked an electronic time of 10.7 in the 100 meters. Personal: Born Dec. 15, 1983, and is the son of Karolyn Porter... Majoring in criminal justice. PORTER S CAREER STATISTICS Career Statistics Receiving Rushing G No. Yds. TD Avg. Att. Yds. TD Avg Totals Career Highs: Receptions: 4 at UCLA (10/2/04), vs. Nevada (9/25/04); Receiving Yards: 55 at UCLA (10/4/04); Receiving TDs: 1 vs. Nevada (9/25/04); Long Reception: 22 at UCLA (10/2/04); Carries: 2 at UCLA (10/2/04), at Colorado State (11/12/05); Rushing Yards: 33 vs. Eastern Wash. (9/30/03); Longest Rush: 33 vs. Eastern Wash (8/30/03) Game-By-Game Statistics Receiving Rushing Att. Yds. TD Avg. No. Yds. TD Avg. Eastern Wash. (9/30/03) at Ohio State (9/6/03) at Texas-El Paso (9/13/03) Samford (9/20/03) at UCLA (9/27/03) BYU (10/4/03) at Utah (10/11/03) New Mexico (10/18/03) Wyoming (10/25/03) at UNLV (11/8/03) at Colorado St. (11/15/03) Air Force (11/22/03) Idaho State (9/4/04) at Michigan (9/18/04) Nevada (9/25/04) at UCLA (10/2/04) at Wyoming (10/9/04) Colorado State (10/16/04) at New Mexico (10/23/04) Utah (10/30/04) at BYU (11/6/04) at Air Force (11/13/04) UNLV (11/20/04) UCLA (9/3/05) at Air Force (9/10/05) at Ohio State (9/17/05) San Jose St. (9/24/05) BYU (10/1/05) at UNLV (10/8/05) at Utah (10/15/05) UNM (10/22/05) TCU (10/29/05) at CSU (11/12/05) WYO (11/19/05) at Hawai i (12/3/05) 88 GOAZTECS.COM

76 will ROBINSON HEIGHT: 6-6 WEIGHT: 280 HOMETOWN: Pomona, Calif. PREVIOUS SCHOOL: Bishop Amat High One of two returning starters on the offensive line.

.. An athletic player who will only continue to improve. 2005: Appeared in all 12 contest... Started the final eight games... Team offensive lineman of the game on four occasions.

tackle Committed just two penalties in 544 snaps Was named offensive lineman of the game for his efforts at New Mexico. 2003: Redshirted as a true freshman.

23 76 will ROBINSON HEIGHT: 6-6 WEIGHT: 280 HOMETOWN: Pomona, Calif. PREVIOUS SCHOOL: Bishop Amat High One of two returning starters on the offensive line... Anchored the right tackle position a year ago, after playing three spots on the offensive line as a redshirt freshman in Listed as one of the starters at left tackle following spring drills... An athletic player who will only continue to improve. 2005: Appeared in all 12 contest... Started the final eight games... Team offensive lineman of the game on four occasions. 2004: Got the start in six games and saw action in eight over the course of the season Missed three games due to injury At one point during the season, he started at left tackle, left guard and right tackle Committed just two penalties in 544 snaps Was named offensive lineman of the game for his efforts at New Mexico. 2003: Redshirted as a true freshman. High School: An honorable mention allregion pick by PrepStar... A pulling guard for Bishop Amat... Prep squad reached quarterfinals... Did not allow a sack as a senior... Also earned varsity letters in basketball and track. Personal: Born Dec. 20, 1984, in Monterey Park... Son of Willie and Carolyn Robinson... Father is a deputy sheriff in Los Angeles County and is assigned to the SWAT team... Mom is a retired deputy sheriff who played college basketball at Cal State Fullerton... Majoring in political science. 27 steven ROBLES place-kicker HEIGHT: 6-0 WEIGHT: 165 YEAR/EXP: So.-SQ HOMETOWN: Redlands, Calif. PREVIOUS SCHOOL: East Valley High Backup place-kicker behind two-year returning starter Garrett Palmer... Saw action as a true freshman last season. 2005: Played his only game of the year in the opener against UCLA... Kicked-off three times versus the Bruins with one touchback. High School: Attended East Valley High School, lettering three years and serving as team captain one season... As a senior, 46 of his 55 kickoffs went into or out of the endzone... Wildcats were Citrus Belt League champs his junior campaign... Also played soccer and competed in track and field. Personal: Born Dec. 13, 1986, in Monterey Park, Calif.... Son of Steve and Rene Robles... Majoring in exercise and nutritional sciences. 78 eric ROUSER HEIGHT: 6-8 WEIGHT: 255 YEAR/EXP: So.-1L HOMETOWN: Camarillo, Calif. PREVIOUS SCHOOL: St. Bonaventure High Quickly moved into the starting line-up at right tackle a year ago after the injury to Mike Kravetz in the season s second game... Ended the 2005 campaign as the backup at left tackle... One of five Aztec offensive linemen in 2006 with previous starting experience... Athletic offensive line prospect in the Redwood mold of recent Aztec linemen, who will continue to add bulk and strength to his 6-8 frame. 2005: Made first career starts against San Jose State, Ohio State and Air Force... Team s of the game vs. the Falcons... Saw his first action as an Aztec in the first game of the year vs. UCLA. 2004: Redshirted as a true freshman. High School: Channel League and Ventura County of the year All-Far West (top 100 prospect in six-state area) pick by SuperPrep Top 100 player (No. 79) by Rivals.com Listed by ESPN as one of Southern California's top 120 players All-CIF selection From same school that produced former Aztec receiver Adam Gray-Hayward, as well as Florida State running back Lorenzo Booker Seraphs were 40-2 over his three seasons. Personal: Born March 26, 1986, in Fremont Parents are Bruce and Natalie Rouser Major is sociology. 19 demarco SAMPSON wide receiver HEIGHT: 6-2 WEIGHT: 205 YEAR/EXP: So.-1L HOMETOWN: Chula Vista, Calif. PREVIOUS SCHOOL: Castle Park High One of two just two true freshmen to earn a letter in Only true freshman to appear in all 12 contests... Saw majority of action on special teams, but also caught a pass in three games... Recorded his first career TD in his fourth career outing... Expected to see extensive playing time on offense this season, as the Aztecs look to replace a pair of starters... Was the backup at flanker in : Played in all 12 games... Finished year with six receptions for 60 yards and a touchdown... Tallied six tackles on special teams... Registered two tackles on special teams at Utah... Credited with a solo tackle at UNLV and versus Wyoming... First career touchdown reception, which went for 23 yards, in the win versus San Jose State... Recorded a solo tackle at Ohio State... Caught two passes for 15 yards at Air Force... Had three catches for 22 yards in his SDSU debut vs. UCLA. 2004: Originally signed with SDSU in February of 2004 and enrolled in classes in January of 2005 Showed dramatic improvement during month-long spring drills and had two long TD receptions in the Red & Black Game. High School: Electrifying high school player at Castle Park Earned San Diego Union-Tribune first team honors One of the county's leading scorers as a senior with 110 points Third-team all-state selection by CalHi-Sports.com One of the top 100 prospects (No. 97) in the Far West region according to SuperPrep as well as a top 100 prospect in California by Rivals.com Standout on both sides of the ball as well as on special teams. Personal: Born Dec. 19, 1985, in Oakland Son of Karen and DeMarco Sampson 06 SEASON COACHES PLAYERS REVIEW OPPONENTS RECORDS HISTORY UNIVERSITY GOAZTECS.COM 89

UNIVERSITY HISTORY RECORDS OPPONENTS REVIEW PLAYERS COACHES O6 SEASON Undecided on a major Mom's cousin is former NFL running back Icky Woods Received recruiting interest from Wyoming, Oregon State,

UCLA (9/3/05); Receiving Yards: 23 vs. San Jose State (9/24/05); TD: 1 vs. San Jose State (9/24/05); Long Reception: 23 vs. San Jose State (9/24/05). 42nick SANDFORD defensive back HEIGHT: 6-2 WEIGHT: 205 HOMETOWN: Orange, Calif.

2005: Redshirted as a true freshman. High School: Played football and ran track at El Modena... Played safety, linebacker and wide receiver for the Vanguards.

24 UNIVERSITY HISTORY RECORDS OPPONENTS REVIEW PLAYERS COACHES O6 SEASON Undecided on a major Mom's cousin is former NFL running back Icky Woods Received recruiting interest from Wyoming, Oregon State, San Jose State and Southern California. CAREER STATISTICS SAMPSON S Career Statistics Receiving G No. Yds. TD Avg Career Highs: Receptions: 3 vs. UCLA (9/3/05); Receiving Yards: 23 vs. San Jose State (9/24/05); TD: 1 vs. San Jose State (9/24/05); Long Reception: 23 vs. San Jose State (9/24/05). 42nick SANDFORD defensive back HEIGHT: 6-2 WEIGHT: 205 HOMETOWN: Orange, Calif. PREVIOUS SCHOOL: El Modena High Provides the team with depth in the defensive backfield... A good student, who earned a Big Red award (3.2 GPA or better) during the 2005 fall semester. 2005: Redshirted as a true freshman. High School: Played football and ran track at El Modena... Played safety, linebacker and wide receiver for the Vanguards... Unanimous first team all-league as a senior, despite missing three games with a broken leg... Team s second-leading tackler and averaged over 17 yards per catch at receiver with 23 catches for 394 yards and six touchdowns his senior campaign... El Modena s offensive MVP, Hit Man award-winner, while serving as captain... Nominee for the Brea Lions Club 46th Orange County Prep All-Star Football Game... Scholar-athlete for football... Ran the 100 and 200 meters in track, going undefeated in league competition in School record-holder in both events... Three-time league champ and Century League Sprinter of the Year. Personal: Born Sept. 15, Son of Paul and Nancy Sandford... Business major. SCHANTZ 45andrew linebacker HEIGHT: 6-1 WEIGHT: 235 YEAR/EXP: So.-1L HOMETOWN: Santa Clarita, Calif. PREVIOUS SCHOOL: Canyon High Energetic player who is a key figure in the Aztec linebacking corps... Leading candidate to start at one of the three linebacking spots along with fellow sophomore Russell Allen and senior Joe Martin... Has excellent speed on the outside. 2005: Played in all 12 games, starting on five occasions at strongside linebacker... Recorded 29 stops with four for a loss of 13 yards... Started at CSU, finishing with four stops, including one for a loss of six yards... Four tackles with two for a loss of five yards against New Mexico... Registered four tackles (three solos) at Ohio State... Had six tackles in his second career game at Air Force... Also forced his first career fumble in the Air Force game... Made his SDSU debut in a starting role against UCLA, tallying a pair of assisted tackles. 2004: Redshirted his first year at SDSU. High School: SuperPrep all-far West selection as one of the top 120 players in a sixstate area Listed by Rivals.com as the nation's No. 21 prospect at inside linebacker as well as the No. 52 prospect in the state of California All-league, all-cif and all-santa Clarita Valley selection 115 tackles as a senior. Personal: Born Aug. 23, 1986, in Burbank Mom's name is Ramona One of the first players in the 2004 recruiting class to commit to the Aztecs Criminal justice major. SCHANTZ S CAREER STATISTICS Career Highs: Tackles: 6 at Air Force (9/10/05); TFL: 2 vs. New Mexico (10/22/05); PBU: 1 vs. San Jose State (9/24/05); FF: 1 at Air Force (9/10/05). 1 chaz SCHILENS wide receiver HEIGHT: 6-4 WEIGHT: 220 HOMETOWN: Mesa, Ariz. PREVIOUS SCHOOL: Highland High A prototype wideout who is a returning starter... SDSU s leading returning receiver, logging all of his 34 career receptions a year ago... Came on during conference play with 24 grabs in the final six contests... Has worked hard in the off-season to add speed and bulk to his 6-4 frame. 2005: The team s starting flanker, who also saw action on special teams, recording six tackles... Played in all 12 games, starting seven times... First career 100-yard receiving game at Hawai i, logging eight catches for 119 yards and a touchdown... Career-long of 41 yards in the third quarter against the Warriors... Six catches for 85 yards, including his first career TD (20 yards), at Colorado State... Also made a then career-long 22-yard catch against the Rams... Three catches against TCU, Ohio State and Air Force... Four catches for 42 yards at Utah... Logged his first career reception in the third quarter of the UCLA game... Ended up with a pair of catches for 25 yards versus the Bruins. 2004: Did not catch a pass as a freshman, but saw spot duty in three games. 2003: Redshirted his first year on campus. High School: An all-region pick in Arizona as a free safety and receiver... Caught 35 passes for 648 yards... Recorded 53 tackles with six interceptions on the defensive side... Credited with four pass break-ups and caused three fumbles... Also earned four varsity letters in baseball and was an all-region selection as an outfielder An invitee to the Arizona state all-star football game... Was drafted in the 90 GOAZTECS.COM

Career Statistics 34th round of the Major League Baseball draft by the Detroit Tigers out of high school. Personal: Born Nov. 7, 1985, in Lancaster... Son of Tim and Kim Schilens.

0 Career Highs: Receptions: 8 at Hawai i (12/3/05); Receiving Yards: 119 at Hawai i (12/3/05); Long Reception: 41 at Hawai i (12/3/05) SCHILENS GAME-BY-GAME Receiving No. Yds. TD Avg.

0 Utah (10/30/04) at BYU (11/6/04) at Air Force (11/13/04) UNLV (11/20/04) UCLA (9/3/05) 2 25 0 12.5 at Air Force (9/10/05) 3 29 0 9.7 at Ohio St. (9/17/05) 3 41 0 13.7 San Jose St. (9/24/05) 0 0 0 0.

25 Career Statistics 34th round of the Major League Baseball draft by the Detroit Tigers out of high school. Personal: Born Nov. 7, 1985, in Lancaster... Son of Tim and Kim Schilens... An anthropology major. SCHILENS CAREER STATISTICS Receiving G No. Yds. TD Avg Totals Career Highs: Receptions: 8 at Hawai i (12/3/05); Receiving Yards: 119 at Hawai i (12/3/05); Long Reception: 41 at Hawai i (12/3/05) SCHILENS GAME-BY-GAME Receiving No. Yds. TD Avg. Idaho State (9/4/04) at Michigan (9/18/04) Nevada (9/25/04) at UCLA (10/2/04) at Wyoming (10/9/04) Colorado State (10/16/04) at New Mexico (10/23/04) Utah (10/30/04) at BYU (11/6/04) at Air Force (11/13/04) UNLV (11/20/04) UCLA (9/3/05) at Air Force (9/10/05) at Ohio St. (9/17/05) San Jose St. (9/24/05) BYU (10/1/05) at UNLV (10/8/05) at Utah (10/15/05) UNM (10/22/05) TCU (10/29/05) at CSU (11/12/05) WYO (11/19/05) at Hawai i (12/3/05) mike SCHMIDT HEIGHT: 6-2 WEIGHT: 315 YEAR/EXP: So.-SQ HOMETOWN: San Diego, Calif. PREVIOUS SCHOOL: Madison High Saw action in three games as a true freshman on the defensive line... Switched sides of the ball prior to 2006 spring drills... A walk-on who made a quick transition and ended the spring as the starter at right guard. 2005: Played in three games, including the season-opener with UCLA as a defensive lineman... Also logged minutes vs. UNLV and New Mexico... Had three assisted tackles, including two vs. the Lobos. High School: A three-year letterwinner, who played offensive tackle at Madison High School... Team captain as a junior and senior... Warhawks won the Harbor League title his sophomore and senior campaigns... Second team all-cif, league co-offensive player of the year and first team all-league as a senior... First team allleague in Played in the 15th annual Alex Spanos All-Star Classic... Union- Tribune All-Academic team honoree... Also lettered in track and field. Personal: Born March 22, 1987, in San Diego, Calif.... Son of Debra and Paul Schmidt... A criminal justice major. 81 steve SCHMIDT tight end HEIGHT: 6-5 WEIGHT: 250 YEAR/EXP: Sr.-1L HOMETOWN: North Vancouver, B.C. (Carson-Graham High) PREVIOUS SCHOOL: Butte College Joined the team late in fall camp The lone Canadian on the roster who will have a bigger impact in his final campaign at SDSU. 2005: Played in nine of the team s final 10 contests... Did not record a catch. Junior College: An all-region and all-conference pick at Butte College in Chico, Calif. Honorable mention All-American Caught 14 passes for 205 yards and a touchdown as a sophomore on a 9-2 Roadrunner squad. High School: Attended Carson-Graham High School in Vancouver Was a tight end and defensive end as senior and a wide receiver as a junior Voted a provincial all-star and played on a provincial championship team Also earned varsity letters in rugby, basketball and baseball. Personal: Born July 17, 1984, in Winnipeg, Manitoba Son of Simone and Dom Gesualdo and Gary Schmidt A sociology major. SCHMIDT S CAREER STATISTICS Career Statistics Receiving G No. Yds. TD Avg SEASON COACHES PLAYERS REVIEW OPPONENTS RECORDS HISTORY UNIVERSITY GOAZTECS.COM 91

A skilled long snapper who nailed down starting duties as a true freshman in 2004, and has been in the starting lineup ever since. 2005: Played in every game as the team s long snapper.

2004: Was SDSU's long snapper on field goals and punts throughout the season.

.. Ranked second in the west in that category by Metropolitan Sports Review... A strong student. Personal: Born March 25, 1986, in Phoenix, Ariz.... Son of Lisa and Kevin Schmitt A business major.

2005: Did not play due to NCAA transfer guidelines. At Northern Arizona: Spent one season at Northern Arizona... Played in six games and caught two passes for 15 yards.

.. Had 32 receptions for 461 yards and nine touchdowns as a wideout and picked off seven passes on defense as a senior... First team all-league and CIF all-southern section honoree.

26 A skilled long snapper who nailed down starting duties as a true freshman in 2004, and has been in the starting lineup ever since. 2005: Played in every game as the team s long snapper... SDSU did not have a blocked kick all season long... Two tackles vs. New Mexico... Logged a tackle against UCLA and Utah. 2004: Was SDSU's long snapper on field goals and punts throughout the season. High School: All-state defensive end in Arizona who led the state with 20 quarterback sacks as a senior and had 31 in his career... Ranked second in the west in that category by Metropolitan Sports Review... A strong student. Personal: Born March 25, 1986, in Phoenix, Ariz.... Son of Lisa and Kevin Schmitt A business major. A transfer from I-AA Northern Arizona... Had a catch in two of the team s four spring scrimmages... One of four current Aztecs who attended Palmdale High School. 2005: Did not play due to NCAA transfer guidelines. At Northern Arizona: Spent one season at Northern Arizona... Played in six games and caught two passes for 15 yards... Named the most improved offensive player following spring drills. High School: Played on both sides of the ball at Palmdale High School... Threeyear starter and letterwinner... Had 32 receptions for 461 yards and nine touchdowns as a wideout and picked off seven passes on defense as a senior... First team all-league and CIF all-southern section honoree... Falcons were 12-2 in 2003, advanced to the CIF Div. III championship game and won the Golden League with a perfect 5-0 mark... His junior year, the team was 11-2 and finished as league cocamps... Recruited by SDSU as a prep... Listed as the 10th-best wide receiver prospect on the West Coast by Rivals.com. Personal: Born Nov. 28, 1986, in Long Beach... Son of Venus and James Shaw... Criminal justice major. UNIVERSITY HISTORY RECORDS OPPONENTS REVIEW PLAYERS COACHES O6 SEASON52tyler SCHMITT long snapper HEIGHT: 6-2 WEIGHT: 230 HOMETOWN: Peoria, Ariz. PREVIOUS SCHOOL: Cactus High 84justin SHAW wide receiver HEIGHT: 6-2 WEIGHT: 205 YEAR/EXP: So.-TR HOMETOWN: Palmdale, Calif. (Palmdale High) PREVIOUS SCHOOL: Northern Arizona 17 michael SHIELDS defensive back HEIGHT: 6-0 WEIGHT: 180 HOMETOWN: Berkeley, Calif. PREVIOUS SCHOOL: Angelo Rodriguez High One of several underclassmen who will compete for playing time in the Aztecs defensive backfield. 2005: Did not see action as a true freshman. High School: Attended Angelo Rodriguez High School in Fairfield, Calif.... Earned three varsity letters in football and served as team captain two years... Was an allleague pick as a junior and senior... Also competed in track in An outstanding student, who earned three academic excellence awards, two scholar-athlete awards and received a Governor's Scholars Award. Personal: Born May 11, 1987, in Berkeley... Son of Cecelia and Willie Shields, Jr.... Cousin, David Rose, played football at Kansas State... Majoring in electrical engineering. 59nick SMITH HEIGHT: 6-6 WEIGHT: 320 YEAR/EXP: Sr.-SQ HOMETOWN: Orinda, Calif. (Miramonte High) PREVIOUS SCHOOL: Diablo Valley College A heavily recruited community college player, who came to SDSU in the spring of Can play a variety of spots on the offensive line... Ended this past spring as a starter at left tackle or left guard... A fierce competitor who is expected to contribute right away this season. 2005: Practiced with the team but did not compete his first year on campus. Junior College: A first-team all-league selection and earned honorable mention All-America honors at Diablo Valley Offensive MVP and team captain Also an academic all-league selection. High School: Attended Miramonte High School and was an all-conference selection Also participated in rugby and wrestling. Personal: Born July 22, 1984, in Mobile, Ala. Son of Tim and Tina Smith Attended Arizona State out of high school but did not play football Selected the Aztecs over Oregon and Missouri Is an economics major. SOTO 56jonathan defensive lineman HEIGHT: 6-3 WEIGHT: 270 YEAR/EXP: So.-1L HOMETOWN: West Covina, Calif. PREVIOUS SCHOOL: Bishop Amat High One of two true freshmen to garner a varsity letter in Only true freshman to record a start... Was the backup at the nose tackle spot behind veteran Jonathan Bailes a year ago, but will likely move to tackle in Prepped at the same school that produced current Aztec Will Robinson. 2005: Played in 10 games as the backup at the nose tackle position... Recorded 11 tackles on the year, with nine solo efforts... First career start in place of the injured Jonathan Bailes against No. 20 TCU, making a career best five tackles... Made SDSU debut against Air Force, tallying a tackle... Played six of the last seven 92 GOAZTECS.COM

games, logging a tackle against San Jose State and Ohio State... Career-best two stops versus New Mexico. High School: Attended Bishop Amat High School in La Puente, Calif.

senior Was also an all-san Gabriel Valley selection for a Lancers team that went 7-5. Personal: Born Feb. 13, 1987 Son of Ada and Elman Soto... Majoring in business.

TCU (10/29/05) SPENCER 86waika tight end HEIGHT: 6-4 WEIGHT: 255 HOMETOWN: Honolulu, Hawaii PREVIOUS SCHOOL: Kamehameha High Should see plenty of action at tight end for the Aztecs as a redshirt

High School: Attended Kamehameha High School in Honolulu... Knee injury cut his senior year short, but still managed to log 21 catches for 421 yards and seven touchdowns.

27 games, logging a tackle against San Jose State and Ohio State... Career-best two stops versus New Mexico. High School: Attended Bishop Amat High School in La Puente, Calif.... A member of the all-serra League on offense as well as defense An all-los Angeles Times selection as well as an all-cif southern selection as a defensive lineman Had 58 tackles and six sacks as a senior Was also an all-san Gabriel Valley selection for a Lancers team that went 7-5. Personal: Born Feb. 13, 1987 Son of Ada and Elman Soto... Majoring in business.. SOTO S CAREER STATISTICS Career Highs: Tackles: 5 vs. TCU (10/29/05) SPENCER 86waika tight end HEIGHT: 6-4 WEIGHT: 255 HOMETOWN: Honolulu, Hawaii PREVIOUS SCHOOL: Kamehameha High Should see plenty of action at tight end for the Aztecs as a redshirt freshman... An athletic receiver who ended spring drills as one of the starters along with senior Steve Schmidt. 2005: Redshirted as a true freshman. High School: Attended Kamehameha High School in Honolulu... Knee injury cut his senior year short, but still managed to log 21 catches for 421 yards and seven touchdowns... Warriors won the state title his senior season Was an all- Interscholastic League of Honolulu (ILH) selection A second team all-state pick as a junior as well as an all-ilh honoree An all-west region selection by PrepStar magazine Also earned letters in baseball and track... Voted as his high school's outstanding student-athlete three years An honor student all four years of high school. Personal: Born Feb. 16, 1987, in Honolulu, Hawaii Son of Terry Malterre and Kaipo Spencer Is a sociology major Mother was a standout volleyball player at Hawaii and was part of a national championship team. 82brian SPINKS wide receiver HEIGHT: 6-2 WEIGHT: 210 YEAR/EXP: Sr.-SQ HOMETOWN: Stockton, Calif. PREVIOUS SCHOOL: Edison High A big, fast receiver who will be looking for the first substantial playing time of his career entering his senior season. 2005: Did not see any playing time... Caught four passes in the team s four scrimmages during spring drills. 2004: Saw limited varsity action. 2003: Saw limited varsity action. 2002: Redshirt. High School: Caught 43 passes for 960 yards as a senior at Edison Hauled in nine touchdown passes Was a first-team all-san Joaquin and all-area selection Also picked for the Lions Club All-Star Game Had six interceptions from his free safety spot as a junior Has been clocked at 4.4 in the 40 Played basketball and was a member of the track team A four-year honor student Was a football and basketball MVP. Personal: Born Aug. 13, 1984, in Stockton Son of Gerald and Robin Spinks Father is a sports consultant Is a relative of former Aztec and NFL star Webster Slaughter Was listed in Who's Who Among American High School Students Is a sociology major A cousin of running back Lynell Hamilton. 57 andrew STERNDALE defensive lineman HEIGHT: 6-4 WEIGHT: 270 HOMETOWN: Temecula, Calif. PREVIOUS SCHOOL: Chaparral High A walk-on defensive lineman. 2005: Redshirted his first year on campus. High School: Played on the offensive line at Chaparral High School... Pumas were league co-champs his junior year, ending up with a 9-3 record and advancing to the CIF-Southern Section Division V quarterfinals... All-CIF Southern Section and all- Southwestern League pick in Played in the Inland Empire All-Star Classic Football Classic as a senior... National Football Foundation Scholar-Athlete... Also lettered in track, competing in the discus and shot put... Finished seventh in both events at CIF as a senior... Chaparral High School Male Athlete of the Year. Personal: Born Sept. 15, 1987, in Fresno... Son of Gary and Cynthia Sterndale... Is majoring in business. 12 brett STURM safety HEIGHT: 6-2 WEIGHT: 220 YEAR/EXP: Sr.-3L HOMETOWN: Littleton, Colo. PREVIOUS SCHOOL: Heritage High Originally joined the program as a quarterback and has also worked at receiver Settled in at safety where his athleticism has warranted considerable playing time... Backup at strong safety in 2005 who will compete for the starting spot at free safety with the graduation of first-team all-conference honoree Marcus Demps. 06 SEASON COACHES PLAYERS REVIEW OPPONENTS RECORDS HISTORY UNIVERSITY GOAZTECS.COM 93

UNIVERSITY HISTORY RECORDS OPPONENTS REVIEW PLAYERS COACHES O6 SEASON 2005: Played in all 12 contests, starting once... Second on the team in interceptions with three.

.. Forced a fumble and logged his second career interception, returning it for 27 yards, vs. TCU... Recorded a career-high eight tackles, including five solo stops at Utah.

.. Recorded first tackles of the season at No. 9 Ohio State... A reserve in the UCLA and Air Force contests... Also saw significant time on special teams.

28 UNIVERSITY HISTORY RECORDS OPPONENTS REVIEW PLAYERS COACHES O6 SEASON 2005: Played in all 12 contests, starting once... Second on the team in interceptions with three... Had a career-best 26 tackles on the year... Five tackles at Hawai i with one pass breakup... Made a diving interception to end a Wyoming drive deep in SDSU territory in the second quarter... Forced a fumble and logged his second career interception, returning it for 27 yards, vs. TCU... Recorded a career-high eight tackles, including five solo stops at Utah... First career start against BYU... Returned his first career interception 44 yards for a touchdown in the fourth quarter vs. San Jose State... Also had two tackles against the Spartans... Recorded first tackles of the season at No. 9 Ohio State... A reserve in the UCLA and Air Force contests... Also saw significant time on special teams. 2004: Was a regular on special teams Recorded tackles against Idaho State and Nevada. 2003: Saw action primarily on special teams as a redshirt freshman. 2002: Redshirted his first year on campus. High School: A standout prep quarterback at Heritage High School in Littleton A second-team all-state pick Passed for 1,300 yards and ran for another 900 as a senior Also earned varsity letters in golf, baseball, track and basketball. Personal: Born Aug. 11, 1983, in Englewood, Colo. Son of Jerry and Deb Sturm Father played in the NFL for 13 seasons Majoring in criminal justice. STURM S CAREER STATISTICS Totals Career Highs: Tackles: 8 at Utah (10/15/05); INT: 1, three times; FF: 1 vs. TCU (10/29/05) STURM GAME-BY-GAME G UA-AT-TT TFL-Yds. Sacks Int. PD FF FR E. Wash. (9/30/03) at Ohio St. (9/6/03) at UTEP (9/13/03) Samford (9/20/03) at UCLA (9/27/03) BYU (10/4/03) at Utah (10/11/03) UNM (10/18/03) WYO (10/25/03) at UNLV (11/8/03) at CSU (11/15/03) Air Force (11/22/03) Idaho St. (9/4/04) at Michigan (9/18/04) Nevada (9/25/04) at UCLA (10/2/04) at WYO (10/9/04) CSU (10/16/04) at UNM (10/23/04) Utah (10/30/04) at BYU (11/6/04) at Air Force (11/13/04) UNLV (11/20/04) UCLA (9/3/05) at Air Force (9/10/05) at Ohio St. (9/17/05) San Jose St. (9/24/05) BYU (10/1/05) at UNLV (10/8/05) at Utah (10/15/05) UNM (10/22/05) TCU (10/29/05) at CSU (11/12/05) WYO (11/19/05) at Hawai i (12/3/05) brett SWAIN wide receiver HEIGHT: 6-1 WEIGHT: 200 HOMETOWN: Carlsbad, Calif. PREVIOUS SCHOOL: Carlsbad High One of the veterans of the Aztec receiving corps who has played in 20 career contests, starting on five occasions... Looks to take over one of the two the starting spots left open with the graduation of Robert Ortiz and Jeff Webb... A big-play receiver with six of his 15 receptions a year ago going for more than 20 yards (second-most on the team). 2005: Appeared in all but two games in his sophomore campaign... Has caught at least one pass in eight of the his last nine games... Did not play at CSU or vs. Wyoming due to injury... Returned to action in the finale at Hawai i, tallying one catch for nine yards... Two receptions for 51 yards against TCU, including a 30-yarder... Started vs. BYU, snagging three catches for 74 yards... Career-best four receptions for 38 yards against San Jose State... Caught an 80-yard touchdown pass from Kevin O Connell on the first play from scrimmage against No. 9 Ohio State... The touchdown was the first of his Aztec career, while the 80- yard reception was a career long... Caught his first two passes of the season at Air Force... Was a reserve in the UCLA contest. 2004: Ended the season with 13 catches covering 104 yards Also had a 23-yard run from scrimmage at UCLA Caught a season-long 31-yard 94 GOAZTECS.COM

pass at Wyoming Caught three passes against No. 9 Utah. 2003: Redshirted his first year on campus. High School: Played safety and wide receiver for the Lancers' 10-2-1 squad.

.. Also earned varsity letters in baseball and track. Personal: Born June 21, 1985, in North Carolina... Son of Steve and Rhonda Swain... A communications major who is considering a career in law.

0 Career Highs: Receptions: 4 vs. San Jose State (9/24/05); Receiving Yards: 80 at Ohio State (9/17/05); TD: 1 vs.

29 pass at Wyoming Caught three passes against No. 9 Utah. 2003: Redshirted his first year on campus. High School: Played safety and wide receiver for the Lancers' squad... As a senior, was credited with 48 catches for 990 yards (20.6 yards per catch)... Was named Avocado League offensive player of the year, all-cif and all-san Diego... Also earned varsity letters in baseball and track. Personal: Born June 21, 1985, in North Carolina... Son of Steve and Rhonda Swain... A communications major who is considering a career in law. SWAIN S CAREER STATISTICS Career Statistics Receiving Rushing G Rec. Yds. TD Avg. No. Yds. TD Avg Totals Career Highs: Receptions: 4 vs. San Jose State (9/24/05); Receiving Yards: 80 at Ohio State (9/17/05); TD: 1 vs. Ohio State (9/17/05); Long Reception: 80 at Ohio State (9/17/05); Carries: 1 at UCLA (10/2/04), vs. TCU (10/29/05); Rushing Yards: 23 at UCLA (10/2/04); Longest Rush: 23 at UCLA (10/2/04). SWAIN GAME-BY-GAME Receiving No. Yds. TD Avg. Idaho St. (9/4/04) at Michigan (9/18/04) Nevada (9/25/04) at UCLA (10/2/04) at WYO (10/9/04) CSU (10/16/04) at UNM (10/23/04) Utah (10/30/04) at BYU (11/6/04) at Air Force (11/13/04) UNLV (11/20/04) UCLA (9/3/05) at Air Force (9/10/05) at Ohio State (9/17/05) San Jose State (9/24/05) BYU (10/1/05) at UNLV (10/8/05) at Utah (10/15/05) UNM (10/22/05) TCU (10/29/05) at CSU (11/12/05) -INJ WYO (11/19/05) -INJ at Hawai i (12/3/05) jon TOLEDO wide receiver HEIGHT: 6-3 WEIGHT: 210 HOMETOWN: Encinitas, Calif. PREVIOUS SCHOOL: La Costa Canyon High Athletic local talent who looks to be a factor on the team s young receiving corps in From same high school as Aztec quarterback Kevin O Connell and offensive lineman Joran Ohnstad. 2005: Utilized his redshirt season at SDSU. High School: Prepped at La Costa Canyon, where he had 73 catches covering 1,572 yards for the fifth-best single-season yardage total in CIF history as a senior Was the area's leading receiver Caught 13 touchdown passes as a senior Junior numbers included 25 catches for 473 yards First high school reception came on a pass from Kevin O'Connell Honors include all-palomar League, CIF all-academic selection, all-north County, all-county and Palomar League offensive player of the year Also earned two varsity letters in basketball An all-region selection by PrepStar magazine... Four-year honor student. Personal: Born Sept. 21, 1986, in Omaha, Neb. Son of Chris and Katherine Toledo Visited Stanford and Washington during the recruiting process and also considered Colorado Brother, Joe, played at Washington and was picked in the fourth round of the 2006 NFL draft by the Miami Dolphins... Is majoring in business at SDSU. ULIBARRI 38josh fullback HEIGHT: 6-1 WEIGHT: 255 YEAR/EXP: So.-SQ HOMETOWN: Hemet, Calif. PREVIOUS SCHOOL: West Valley High A walk-on who moved between the offensive and defensive line last season... Played three games on the defensive side of the ball in Worked out with the running backs group this spring and is listed as a fullback... Originally joined the program in 2004 as an... A standout student who earned the department s highest honor, the Malik Award, for having the highest grade-point average in the spring of : Played in three games, making his collegiate debut versus Ohio State... Listed on the depth chart as a backup at defensive tackle behind Nick Osborn... Changed over to the offensive line mid-way through the campaign. High School: An all-league, all-county and all-cif selection at West Valley High School Selected to play in the Shrine Game Also participated in wrestling An honor student Played the french horn in the school band and in SDSU's concert band as a freshman. Personal: Born March 26, 1986, in Harbor City Son of Eunice Ulibarri Majoring in business. 13 josh WALKER defensive back HEIGHT: 6-2 WEIGHT: 190 HOMETOWN: Tampa, Fla. PREVIOUS SCHOOL: Jefferson High A tall, athletic player who was listed as one of the backups at cornerback at the end of spring drills... Attended the same high school as classmate Josh Walker and senior Jonathan Bailes. 2005: Did not play, redshirting his first season. High School: An all-district, all-conference and all-county player at Jefferson High School Had 68 tackles as a senior and intercepted five passes Credited with seven quarterback sacks Had six interceptions as a junior and returned two of those for touchdowns Also earned four varsity letters in track. Personal: Born Feb. 13, 1987, in Alexander, Va. Son of Derrick and Desirea Grahm Major is criminal justice Chose San Diego State over South Carolina Also had offers from North Carolina State, South Florida and Indiana. 06 SEASON COACHES PLAYERS REVIEW OPPONENTS RECORDS HISTORY UNIVERSITY GOAZTECS.COM 95

UNIVERSITY HISTORY RECORDS OPPONENTS REVIEW PLAYERS COACHES O6 SEASON 18 roberto WALLACE wide receiver HEIGHT: 6-4 WEIGHT: 210 HOMETOWN: Oceanside, Calif.

High School: One of the top 50 receiving prospects in the country, according to Rivals.com... Listed as the 59th-best prospect in the state of California, regardless of position Scout.

30 UNIVERSITY HISTORY RECORDS OPPONENTS REVIEW PLAYERS COACHES O6 SEASON 18 roberto WALLACE wide receiver HEIGHT: 6-4 WEIGHT: 210 HOMETOWN: Oceanside, Calif. PREVIOUS SCHOOL: Oceanside High One of the squad s most talented young receivers... Expected to see a lot of field time in : Redshirted his first year on campus. High School: One of the top 50 receiving prospects in the country, according to Rivals.com... Listed as the 59th-best prospect in the state of California, regardless of position Scout.com considered him the No. 63 player in California Was an all-region selection by PrepStar and SuperPrep magazine An allleague and all-cif selection after catching 46 passes covering 867 yards with six touchdowns for the CIF champion Oceanside Pirates Averaged 18.8 yards per reception as a senior Had 23 catches for 353 yards as a junior. Personal: Born May 10, 1986, in Panama City, Fla. Son of Roberto Wallace, Jr., and Elvia Wallace Legal guardian in U.S. is his aunt, Demaris Davis Took an official visit to Nebraska and cancelled a visit to Oregon State Michigan State and Washington State also offered scholarships, according to Rivals.com Grew up playing soccer and did not start playing football until his junior year at Oceanside after relocating to the U.S. from Panama... Undecided on a major. 6 mekell WESLEY wide receiver HEIGHT: 5-10 WEIGHT: 180 HOMETOWN: Chandler, Ariz. PREVIOUS SCHOOL: Hamilton High A speedster who could help the Aztecs on several fronts this season, including on special teams and as a wideout. 2005: Redshirted. High School: Selected as a high school All-American by PrepStar magazine and a SuperPrep all-region selection Played on two 5A state championship teams at Hamilton that went 26-2 in 2003 and 2004 Southeast Valley player of the year Selected to the all-arizona squad Set a school record with 1,087 receiving yards as a senior (on 57 catches) and set a single-game receptions record with 10 Also dangerous in the return game with nine career punts and kickoffs returned for scores Was a member of a state champion 4x100 relay team and earned four varsity letters in track Rivals.com listed him as the No. 67 receiving prospect in the country and one of the top 15 players in Arizona. Personal: Born May 29, 1986, in Phoenix, Ariz. Son of Dwight and Knarlle Wesley Undecided on a major. 69avery WILLIAMS defensive lineman HEIGHT: 6-3 WEIGHT: 250 HOMETOWN: Livermore, Calif. PREVIOUS SCHOOL: Granada High An athletic defensive lineman who recorded a 4.7 time in the 40 as a prep... Added bulk in the off-season to his 6-3 frame... Defensive scout team player of the year in : Did not play, using his redshirt year... Two-time scout team player of the week by the coaching staff. High School: Had 74 tackles and three quarterback sacks as a senior at Granada Was credited with 46 tackles and 11 quarterback sacks during his junior season with the Matadors Was an all-conference selection for coach Jerry Wicks An honor student... Named by the Valley Times as one of the top 20 players in the region. Personal: Born July 2, 1987, in Chico Son of Dean and Naomi Williams Father is a computer scientist and mom is a nurse Majoring in business and would like to pursue a career in real estate Took official visits to Oregon and Fresno State before deciding on the Aztecs. 96 GOAZTECS.COM

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Player Profiles. Inside: Returning Players Signing Class SAN DIEGO STATE FOOTBALL 2008 SAN DIEGO STATE FOOTBALL 67 Corey Boudreaux had three interceptions and 84 tackles in 2007, and is SDSU s returning starter at free safety. Inside: Returning Players 68 2008 Signing Class 96 67 AZTEC FOOTBALL MEDIA GUIDE PROFILES