Aug. 15, 2002
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SAN DIEGO - Led by strong play at linebacker and in the secondary, San Diego State's black-shirted defense dominated the first major football scrimmage of the fall, held Thursday morning at SDSU's practice complex.
Linebackers Kirk Morrison and Beau Trickey led the defense with help from two more returning starters, corners Jeff Shoate and Ricky Sharpe.
"We have more speed and depth on the defensive side of the ball," said first-year head coach Tom Craft. "I think that really showed up today. Offensively, we've lost our legs, but I don't feel today is very indicative of our level of play on offense up to this point. It wasn't just the quarterbacks. The backs and receivers need to improve as well."
Newly-named starting quarterback Adam Hall completed 12 of his 25 attempts for 110 yards. He also suffered two interceptions, including one by Morrison on the first series of the day when the Aztec offense was on the march. The turnover came after Sharpe had deflected the pass.
"We'll be fine on offense," Hall said. "We will continue to improve and get better. We have a pretty good defense going against us."
San Diego State's younger players also got into the act with interceptions by redshirt freshman Marcus Demps and true freshman Terrell Maze. Demps was also credited with two pass break-ups and four tackles.
The Aztecs return to the field on Saturday morning with Family Day at Tony Gwynn Stadium. The gates open at 9 a.m.
SAN DIEGO STATE Passing StatisticsAdam Hall: 12-25 passes for 110 yards, 2 interceptionsDustin Guglielmelli: 1-1 passes for 30 yardsLon Sheriff: 2-6 passes for 25 yards, 1 interceptionBrett Strum: 1-2 passes for 7 yardsKevin Pierce: 0-0 passesMatt Dlugolecki: 0-1 passesTEAM TOTAL: 16-35 passes for 172 yards, 3 interceptions
SAN DIEGO STATE Rushing Statistics (Includes Sacks)Michael Franklin: 8 rushes for 42 yardsJames Truvillion: 3 rushes for 15 yardsFrederick Collins: 6 rushes for 9 yardsGarric Simmons: 3 rushes for 5 yardsDarron Howard: 2 rushes for 1 yardKevin Pierce: 1 rush for -3 yardsDustin Guglielmelli: 1 rush for -7 yardsAdam Hall: 5 rushes for -15 yardsLon Sheriff: 6 rushes for -33 yardsTEAM TOTALS: 35 rushes for 14 yards
SAN DIEGO STATE Receiving StatisticsJ.R. Tolver: 4 receptions for 40 yardsKassim Osgood: 3 receptions for 35 yardsKyle Conerly: 2 receptions for 29 yardsJeffrey Webb: 2 receptions for 16 yardsRonnie Davenport: 2 receptions for 11 yardsBrian Spinks: 1 reception for 30 yardsMichael Franklin: 1 reception for 8 yardsDavid Gorman: 1 reception for 3 yardsTEAM TOTAL: 16 receptions for 172 yards
SAN DIEGO STATE Punting StatisticsBrian Simnjanovski: 8 punts, 357 yards, 44.6 yards per punt, 2 inside the 20
SAN DIEGO STATE Field Goal StatisticsTommy Kirovski: 3-4 (28g, 37g, 37ng, 44g)
SAN DIEGO STATE Tackle StatisticsBlake Lobel: 6 tackles (6 assisted)Robert Miller: 5 tackles (4 unassiste, 1 assisted)Jared Cleaver: 4 total (4 unassisted)Marcus Demps: 4 total (2 unassisted, 2 assisted)Matthew McCoy: 4 total (2 unassisted, 2 assisted)Marviel Underwood: 4 total (3 unassisted, 1 assisted)Freddie McCutcheon: 3 tackles (3 unassisted)Akbar Gbaja-Biamila: 3 total (1 unassisted, 2 assisted)Kirk Morrison: 3 total (1 unassisted, 2 assisted)Josh Dean: 2 total (2 unassisted)Hubert Caliste: 2 total (2 unassisted)Jeff Shoate: 2 total (2 unassisted)Beau Trickey: 1 tackle (1 unassisted)Terrell Maze: 1 total (1 unassisted)Rodney Allen: 1 total (1 unassisted)Heath Farwell: 1 total (1 unassisted)Brandon Rager: 1 total (1 assisted)Robert Miller: 1 total (1 assisted)Keith Ellison: 1 total (1 assisted)Randon Jorgenson: 1 total (1 assisted)Ricky Sharpe: 1 total (1 assisted)Stephen Larsen: 1 total (1 assisted)Ryan Berry: 1 total (1 assisted)
SAN DIEGO STATE Interception StatisticsMarcus Demps: 1 interception returned for 34 yardsKirk Morrison: 1 interception returned for 32 yardsTerrell Maze: 1 interception returned for 17 yards
SAN DIEGO STATE Sack StatisticsAmon Arnold: 2 sacks for a loss of 14 yardsBlake Lobel: 2 sacks for a loss of 13 yardsAkbar Gbaja-Biamila: 1 sack for a loss of 7 yardsBrandon Rager: 1 sack for a loss of 6 yardsMathew McCoy: 1 sack for a loss of 4 yardsJared Ritter: 1 sack for a loss of 4 yardsCredited to team: 1 sack for loss of 6 yards
SAN DIEGO STATE Tackles for Loss StatisticsBlake Lobel: 1 tackle for a loss of 4 yardsKirk Morrison: 1 tackle for a loss of 3 yardsBrook Miller: 1 tackle for a loss of 3 yards
SAN DIEGO STATE Fumbles Forced StatisticsKirk Morrison: 1 forcedEric Cardella: 1 forcedHeath Farwell: 1 forced
SAN DIEGO STATE Fumbles Recovered StatisticsJacob Elimimian: 1 recoveryRodney Allen: 1 recoveryStephen Larsen: 1 recoveryRyan Berry: 1 recovery
SAN DIEGO STATE Passes Broken Up StatisticsRicky Sharpe: 2 break-upsMarcus Demps: 2 break-upsMarviel Underwood: 1 break-upTerrell Maze: 1 break-up