Nick Gardinera Season 2024

Joined the Aztecs in spring 2021 ... A speedy, shifty running back.

FRESHMAN SEASON (2023)
Appeared in seven games, including his first two career starts ... Started each of the final two games of the year ... Had his first rushing attempt at Colorado State on Nov. 11.

REDSHIRT SEASON (2022)
Utilized his redshirt in his first year with the Aztecs.

HIGH SCHOOL
Earned three letters at nearby Scripps Ranch High School ... Named the 2019 City League Offensive Player of the Year ... Made the all-league team all three years ... Named to the Union-Tribune All Academic Team twice ... Scripps Ranch combined to go 21-7 during his three seasons including a 12-1 record his junior season ... Played with fellow Aztec wide receiver Mekhi Shaw ... According to MaxPreps, totaled 469 carries for 3,053 yards (6.5 YPC) and 37 touchdowns while also catching 34 passes for 424 yards and three more touchdowns ... Traveled 74 yards on his lone kickoff return ... Also played baseball for the Falcons.

PERSONAL
Nicholas William Gardinera was born October 18, 2003 in San Diego ... Son of Marlon and Tracy Gardinera ... His father, Marlon, played baseball at Oklahoma State and is the head football coach at Scripps Ranch High School in San Diego ... Chose San Diego State over Wake Forest, Fresno State, Nevada, and various Big Sky and Ivy League schools ... Is majoring in economics ... Worked as a restaurant busser over the summer ... Lists his favorite athlete as New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley.

SINGLE-GAME BESTS
Carries: 1 at Colorado State (11/11/23)