Kirk Kenney
The Union-Tribune
San Diego, CA, United States
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College baseball wrapup: Aztecs lose weekend to wet weather, but questions linger
Shifting series from San Jose to San Diego ends up costing SDSU; USD drops series at No. 10 TCU; UC San Diego sweeps series against Northern Colorado → Read More
Aztecs defense gets best of offense in spring scrimmage
San Diego State's search for starters at wide receiver, running back and both sides of the line continues as it moves past midpoint of offseason practice → Read More
Aztecs in no rush to replace running backs coach as RBs carry on
Former SDSU assistant coach Jeff Horton's offer to help out for three weeks hits a snag; Kenan Christon and Jaylon Armstead emerging leaders in the backfield → Read More
College baseball wrapup: Aztecs open Mountain West play in fine fashion, take series from UNLV
San Diego State offense comes alive against Mountain West-favorite Rebels, highlighted by 28-run outburst in second game of conference series → Read More
Hilinski's Hope Foundation visits San Diego State to spread mental health message
After son's suicide, Mark and Kym Hilinski created Hilinski's Hope Foundation; they're giving 'Tyler Talks' on mental health to college athletes across country → Read More
Aztecs believe tight ends will play featured role in new-look offense
San Diego State, which graduated top two wide receivers and top two running backs, plans to tap into the tight ends; senior Mark Redman leads the group → Read More
College baseball weekend: Aztecs begin Mountain West play at UNLV
San Diego State picked to finish third in conference coaches poll after tying for last in 2022; USD travels to Oregon; UC San Diego hosts Santa Clara → Read More
Aztecs QB Jalen Mayden gets full offseason to grow in starting role
San Diego State senior has time to properly prepare for coming season after being thrust into starting QB role last year following switch to safety → Read More
SDSU, USD, UC San Diego part of Tony Gwynn Legacy event
Wet weather forces hosts SDSU, UC San Diego, USD to adjust schedule, but rain provides chance to share a memorable Gwynn moment from 1996 in Cincinnati → Read More
Aztecs looking for feedback from football season-ticket holders
San Diego State sending out survey to solicit input in effort to enhance value, improve game-day experience for fans in Year 2 at Snapdragon Stadium → Read More
Executive hire comes at SDSU's 'transformative moment'
With potential Pac-12 invitation looming, SDSU welcomes back Bob Moosbrugger as the Aztecs' executive associate athletic director for development → Read More
Aztecs start spring football with a spring in their step
San Diego State completes first of 15 spring workouts with an eye on player development while under the watchful eyes of three new assistant coaches → Read More
PLNU's homer happy Jakob Christian approaches record
Sea Lions first baseman has homered in seven straight games, two shy of NCAA record; USD gets third straight victory over Nebraska with Sunday's walkoff win → Read More
New coaches, incoming transfers among 5 things to watch as Aztecs start spring football
San Diego State faces several questions on the offensive side of the ball — like who is going to block, carry and catch — as it begins spring practice → Read More
Aztecs' TJ Fondtain powers Aztecs on the mound, at the plate
San Diego State junior left-hander is a two-way standout coming into his own as a pitcher while showing almost unprecedented power as a hitter → Read More
Jack Costello goes from last to first in Toreros' eyes
USD junior was overwhelmed by surroundings when he first stepped on campus in 2020, but has persevered to become one of the Toreros' team leaders → Read More
UC San Diego center fielder Jalen Smith a presence on the field and in the clubhouse
UCSD senior is a two-time all-Big West Conference player who is mature beyond his years, providing leadership during Division I transition → Read More
Aztecs football notebook: For Brady Hoke and staff, roster construction now a constant consideration
San Diego State begins spring practice on Feb. 20, plans Spring Game March 23 at Snapdragon Stadium and will scour transfer portal for players come May → Read More
Point Loma Nazarene gets baseball boost from two-way standout Hunter Otjen
Sea Lions counting on outfielder to be one of the team's offensive leaders while also filling a crucial role on the mound → Read More
Aztecs' Pumphrey hired as Sacramento St. running backs coach
NCAA's career rushing leader gets first full-time college coaching position; Former SDSU tight end Parker Houston hired by Aztecs as a graduate assistant → Read More