Dec. 9, 2015
SAN DIEGO - San Diego State junior cornerback Damontae Kazee (San Bernardino, Calif.) has been named a USA Today Second-Team All-American, the publication recently announced.
Kazee, who last Tuesday became the Aztecs' second conference defensive player of the year in school history, has 69 tackles (team-high 53 solo) to go along with 5.5 tackles for loss, seven interceptions, seven pass breakups and two forced fumbles in 13 starts this year. The seven picks are the most by a SDSU player since Larry Parker had seven in 2011, match the most by a San Diego State player since Tom Deckert had eight in 1969, are tied for the second most in MW single-season history and are tied for the third most in Aztec single-season history.
Kazee, who was also chosen as one of the team's defensive players of the year at the team banquet on Sunday, ranks second in the MW and is tied for seventh in FBS play in interceptions per game (0.54). Additionally, he has returned five punts for 70 yards (14.0 avg.), including a 66-yard touchdown.
San Diego State (10-3) plays Cincinnati (7-5) on Dec. 24 in the Hawai‘i Bowl. The Aztecs have won their last nine games, the third-longest active streak in the nation. SDSU finished a perfect 8-0 record in the Mountain West regular season and defeated Air Force, 27-24, on Saturday in the 2015 Sports Authority MW Championship for the school's 20th conference title. San Diego State is one of just 25 schools to advance to six straight bowl games and one of just three "Group of 5" programs.
Tickets for the Hawai‘i Bowl are on sale now and available for $45 with no limit on the amount of tickets allowed to be purchased. Season-ticket holders will be given priority seat placement (by points). Additionally, a special ticket and tailgate combo is available for $70. Fans also have the opportunity to sponsor a spirit squad member, a member of the military or a youth for $45.
Tickets are available through GoAztecs.com, Qualcomm Window E or by calling (619) 283-7378.