2006 Week 4

Kirk's Pick: Utah
Lee's Pick: Utah

Offensively, the Aztecs experiences the classic tale of two teams between the first half and second half. Junior quarterback Kevin O'Connell completed three touchdown passes on top of 244 first-half yards as San Diego State held a commanding 28-14 halftime lead. This went along with new set of QB Draw plays put in for O'Connell, which gave him 27 first-half rush yards. In the second half, however, this seemingly unstoppable offense put up 0 points. Don't let the 416 passing yards fool you. Those were only there because of the onslaught of final-minute deep balls (which also contributed to the 5 interceptions). However, the O'Connell-to-Schilens combo enjoyed such great success in the final minutes we wonder why we haven't seen more of it all year.

Unlike their offensive counterparts, the defense did not play well the entire game (save for the opening-possession interception of Brian Johnson). Had it not been for the Aztec offense completely dominated first-half T.O.P., the 56 points they let up could have just as easily been 76. The defensive line was simply manhandled by a superior unit for the second consecutive game, and we'd be on the lookout for some lineup changes there (i.e. Tony DeMartinis replacing Nick Osborn).

Offensive POW: Chaz Schilens, WR- 10 catches, 228 yards, 1 TD
Defensive POW: Jonathan Bailes, DT- 6 tackles, 1 sack

Injury Report: Kwincy Edwards left the game briefly in the first quarter after sustaining a bruised knee while making a tackle on a kickoff.... Kevin O'Connell left the game in the 4th quarter due to an apparent elbow injury while in the midst of a drive that could have brought the game within two scores. He later returned with the game out of reach