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The Sons of Montezuma Podcast is dedicated to all things SDSU football and basketball. Compelling interviews of SDSU players and media personalities—the Sons of Montezuma keep you informed & entertained while celebrating the SDSU Aztecs traditions of the past.
San Diego State Fall Camp is underway and today we speak with Assistant General Manager Sam Popper on what the team is doing and where they're at in preparing for their first season in the Pac-12.
San Diego State Football kicks off Fall Camp this week and we get you ready with the top storylines heading into the huge first season in the Pac-12. Also, we give a Swish League Playoff Update and get into the confusing NCAA Eligibility ruling for College Basketball players. See you in the chat!
Andrew Bauhs of Andrew's CFB Tour joins the show to talk of his pursuit of gameday at every FBS stadium. We get his perspectives on the Pac-12, San Diego State, and the rest of College Football in America. Also, who is talking trash a bout SDSU?
July is here and San Diego State is Officially in the PAC-12. We are back to talk all about what it truly means for SDSU moving forward and what's the latest in Aztec Nation.
This episode we touch base with Back to Back Swish League Pro-Am Championship Coach Brian Ganster. We'll get into what's new for his Elite Ballers in the 2026 Summer season, skills training trends, and SDSU Basketball updates.
On Sunday, May 31, 2026 hundreds gathered together at the Parma Payne Goodall Alumni Center on the campus of San Diego State University to celebrate the life of SDSU Alumnus and Super Fan, Chet Carney.
In this episode we present our audio recording of the ceremony featuring speakers: Don Jones, Sarah Eishen, Jim Herrick, Steve Fisher, Brian Dutcher, and Michael Brunker.
Chet Carney enrolled at San Diego State in the late 1970s where he was an SDSU yell leader for the 1978-79 athletic year. He returned to the role in the early 1980s, leading cheers from the football field at the school's request. When that ended, Carney became an unofficial cheerleader for the school he loved — and arguably SDSU's most recognizable fan.
The #1 Seed Aztecs put together some big time performances in the Mountain West Conference Tournament but fell in the Championship game vs Washington State. The Spitballer's return to put a big picture perspective to the amazing turn-around season for the Aztecs and what it means going forward.
337: SDSU Basketball Adds Oregon State Transfer—Isaiah Sy. But the team also loses Nick Anderson for the season. In this episode we take a look at Sy's game, the roster as a whole and get into more topics around college basketball.
The Spitballer's return to take an overview of San Diego State's last MW Tournament. The Aztecs caught fire at the end of the season and now are the #1 seed. Washington State, Air Force, UNLV, Nevada, and New Mexico fill in the rest of the bracket and it's going to be a hot one out in Mesa, Arizona.
The Aztecs have won a share of the Mountain West Conference Regular Season Title and head into the final week of the season before the Conference Tournament in Arizona. Jon and Sean are back to discuss it all including: potential matchups in the bracket and where the team stands nationally if they can get into regionals.
San Diego State Shooting Around the World with the addition of 22 Year old Luca Vincini of Italy. We high-light his game and update the roster.
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SDSU Baseball is having a turn around season. Jake & Ryan Jackson join the Sons of Monty Spitballers to share about the Aztecs baseball program, their year playing together, and what's next for the season.
San Diego State goes even further internationally with the pickup of David Torresani, guard out of Italy. We look at his game, what he brings to SDSU, how he fits the Aztecs and the growing trend of overseas signings.
Jon & Sean—the Sons of Monty Spitballers are back to recap San Diego State baseball's 8 game win streak and Preview their big home weekend series vs 1st place Nevada.
Another week into the off season and the Aztecs have signed 6'9" big man, Luka Skoric from Croatia. We discuss what Luka brings to the San Diego State's lineup, what it means for Dutcher to recruit Europe, and more topics involving SDSU basketball.
The SoM Spitballers Sean and Jon give a Conference Season Update on Aztec softball and baseball games. SDSU Baseball keeps battling strong—After winning so many in a row, can Softball actually miss the Mountain West Tournament?
The Basketball Transfer Portal is Closed and San Diego State basketball added Two more players so far. Guards Nick Anderson & Chance Gladden join the Aztecs but has SDSU done enough? We'll take a look at both players and how the roster is filling out.
The SoM Spitballers Sean and Jon return from their two week hiatus to recap the recent Aztec softball and baseball games. SDSU Baseball Throws a No-Hitter—But Softball is in a Major Slump.
Aztecs Basketball is in the thick of the transfer portal now. Coach Dutcher & staff add big man Bear Cherry, but then lose Taj DeGourville on the same day. The guys are back to talk about it all and some other potential names in the hunt.
The 2026 Basketball Season is complete with a new NCAA Champion. Now the Transfer Portal is officially open and a lot of SDSU Aztecs are in it. We'll go through the action to this point and recap all we learned from the season.
March Madness is almost over, but not before Miles Byrd & BJ Davis announce they've been taken by 'The Portal'! AZTEC WBB Season comes to an end and we get into all the Final Four Madness.
The Spitballers-Sean & Jon recap and preview all that's going on the diamond at San Diego State baseball & softball. The Aztecs have been inconsistent on both programs and are in need of some big time performances.
With no true mid-major runs, the 2026 tournament is shaping up to be one of the most predictable in recent memory. Or is it? What it means for San Diego State, Gonzaga, and Utah State and the new Pac-12?
Both San Diego State Baseball & Softball Hit the Road This Week to get into Conference Play. The SoM Spitballers are back to get you caught up on what's been going on!
San Diego State GM Caleb Davis Takes us Inside Aztecs Football to Talk Recruiting, Sean Lewis' Vision for SDSU's Rise in the New Pac-12 & How the Aztecs are Using Analytics to Outsmart the Portal Era for a College Football Playoff Push.
San Diego State finished the weekend winning 2 of 3 games and earning their 17th MW Tournament Championship game. But that's where it ended. Sons of Montezuma is back to recap our Aztecs weekend in Las Vegas and why the team got left out of the NCAA Tournament for the first time in five years.
SDSU prepares to take on Colorado and Washington State on the Mesa. Sean & Jon get into a big week up on the Mesa. For more episodes, articles, and our online shop visit: sonsofmontezuma.com
The final season in the Mountain West has come to the final week. The #2 Seed San Diego State will need to win the conference tournament to reach the Big Dance. Sons of Montezuma will be making our way to Las Vegas for it all and we'll preview the Aztecs chances along with all the other matchups.
SDSU No-Hit Long Beach Softball, Beat the Dirtbags Baseball in the Same Day. The Spitballers recap both teams and how they are very different from last year already at this early point in the season.
March is Here! We recap San Diego State's road loss vs New Mexico and take a closer look at the final week of the Mountain West regular season now in March.
SDSU Destroys Utah State to Tie for 1st Place Again. The women's team also wrapped up the conference outright by beating Boise State. Join us as we dive into all things SDSU Basketball as the season's come to the final stretch run.
SDSU Baseball Upsets #1 UCLA in a dramatic 3-hitter. Sean & Jon recap both San Diego State baseball and softball's tough weekend at the Tony Gywnn Classic and the Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic.
Aztec WBB Win the Mountain West Regular Season Championship. Aztecs MBB however drop their 2nd game in a row. We recap what went right & what went wrong with special guest interview, WBB assistant coach, Gregg Gottlieb.
SDSU Football's 1st Pac-12 Schedule Drops and Aztecs Should be Favored in many of the games. Matteo & James come back to talk some football and get into each game on the exciting season coming up.
SDSU Baseball Sweeps LIU in their Opening Series this season. Meanwhile Softball Walk-Off Winners in 6 of their games to start! The SoM Spitballers are back to everything on the diamond at SDSU.
Magoon Gwath Returned to San Diego State on Valentine's Day and they defeated Nevada, 71-57. The guys were together for the game and took a couple brief minutes to recap while cruising in the SoM Creeper Van for the 1st time.
San Diego State 2026 Baseball Preview–New Coaches, Key Players, & Matchups.
Join the SoM Spitballers as Sean & Jon take a look now at SDSU Baseball and everything on the Mesa down on the diamond.
The Sons of Monty Spitballers are back! Spring is almost here and Sean & Jon will be previewing the upcoming 2026 San Diego State Softball season.
The SDSU Men's team dropped a rough road game vs Utah State and the Women's team beat Nevada to stay unbeaten in conference. Both programs still in 1st place but now in a bit different situation as the the Mountain West races heat up.
SDSU soundly beat UNLV on the road to remain in 1st place. Up next they return home Wednesday vs Colorado State and then hit the road Saturday at 2nd place Utah State. We discuss all the latest and preview the two games.
San Diego State defeated New Mexico in another hard-fought, classic matchup between these two. With the win the Aztecs stand alone in 1st place of the Mountain West and have now won 7 straight conference games. We recap the game and preview the Aztecs next opponent, Grand Canyon U.
Join us as we take a closer look at the Midway of the season Momentum that SDSU hoops has winning five straight and heading into a tough two game stretch at Wyoming and home vs New Mexico.
Join us Live as we recap San Diego State's BIG road Victory over the Nevada Wolf Pack, 73-68. The Aztecs are undefeated in Mountain West play and next face Fresno State on Saturday.
Episode #300 kicks off 2026 with SDSU defeating Boise State in a Triple Overtime Instant Classic! The Aztecs are 3-0 in Mountain West play and next travel to Reno for a quick turnaround game vs 3-0 Nevada.
The 2025 SDSU Football season ends with a loss vs North Texas in the New Mexico Bowl, 49-47. The Aztecs finish with a 9-4 record and today we recap the bowl game, give our grades on the season, and explore what's next as the transfer portal looms ahead.
Lucky Sutton makes it official to return to SDSU in 2026. Join us as we update you on everything San Diego State Football and their matchup vs North Texas in the New Mexico Bowl.
Join us as we recap the SDSU out of conference season. The Aztecs basketball team now begins their final Mountain West season and it will take a Mountain of a performance to make it special.
San Diego State vs North Texas in the New Mexico Bowl is set. The game will take place on December 27 at 2:45pm PST on ESPN. But not just a few hours after the announcement news broke of SDSU DC Rob Aurich had been hired away by Nebraska. We break it all down here.
Join us as we recap our SDSU Basketball Feast Week at the PlayersEra Festival in Las Vegas. The Aztecs came back 1-2 with maybe more questions than answers. So which team will we see in the next three home games before their showdown vs Arizona?
The Mountain West Football Championship is set. Join us as we recap the San Diego State vs New Mexico game and give our take on all the Mountain West's final shakeup. Will Sean Lewis leave SDSU and where will the Aztecs play next for their bowl game?
The Aztecs head to Las Vegas and the Players Era Festival Tournament. But they will be licking their wounds after a 2OT loss to Troy at home. Can the Aztecs beat Michigan and then Oregon? We'll take a little closer look before our trip.
We recap the Aztecs tough victory over the Broncos, 17-7. SDSU is in control of their destiny and with two games left, there is a lot to break down and discuss. Will San Diego reach the MW Championship game?
SDSU got drowned by Hawai'i last weekend, 38-6. It was the worst loss of the season, at the worst time. Can the Aztecs regroup in time against the Broncos this Saturday? The Mountain West Championship could be on the line.
San Diego State's season opening victory over 'The Beach' was a display of Ruthless Aggresssion! We Recap the game and then dive a little deeper into Aztecs Football vs Hawai'i this weekend! Can the guys Win 7 in a row?!
San Diego State earns it's sixth win in a row after beating Wyoming 24-7. The Aztecs are now in 1st place in the Mountain West and have a tough stretch to finish the season. How far can they go? Plus, Aztecs MBB begins their official season vs Long Beach State. We'll give our preview of the game and answer some questions.
It's a Homecoming/Halloween Football/Basketball Split Show! We take a look at Homecoming AZTECS vs Wyoming with Tight End #19 Seth 'Boogeyman' Adams and we also give our SDSU Basketball Season Preview. Don't be scared, it's a big one!
The Aztecs Won their big rivalry game against the Bulldogs and earned a ton with it. We recap the 23-0 victory and put into perspective how good this team is playing right now. Wyoming is Next!
It's Rivalry Week between San Diego State (5-1) vs Fresno State (5-2). It's practically a must win game for both if they plan on heading to the Mountain West Championship. Can the Aztecs win their fifth in a row? Or will the Bulldogs play spoiler and take back the Old Oil Can Trophy?
We recap SDSU's 44-10 smackdown of Nevada last weekend. The Aztecs dominated from the start in all 3 phases and up next head into the bye week. K5 James makes a special appearance for the first time this season and adds his optimism to the analysis of the team at the poing.
SDSU Wins Big 45-24 over Colorado State. The Aztecs are now streaking with 3 straight wins, eclipsing last year's total before the halfway point of the season. A road game vs Nevada is up next and the guys talk about SDSU's new glyph logos.
San Diego State has now won two in a row after defeating Northern Illinois on the road. The Aztecs return home in a short week turnaround game vs Colorado State. The Rams struggled in the non-conference shedule and now are desperate to start hot in Mountain West play vs SDSU.
San Diego State bounced back in a major way by defeating previously unbeaten CAL 34-0 and Sean Lewis finally gets his signature victory as head coach. Up next is a road trip back to Lewis' home state as the Aztecs and Sons of Monty head to Northern Illinois to face the Huskies.
Today we Preview the Week-4 San Diego State vs CAL game. Joining us in the conversation is former Aztecs Offensive Lineman, Pearce Slater to talk about the game, his journey, and SDSU Championship memories from his 2015 season.
Most every college football team has a chaplain on staff. We sat down with Pastor Morgan Mitchell—Chaplain for the San Diego State Aztecs football team—about faith in football, his experiences as a believer, and Charlie Kirk.
We react to SDSU's frustrating road loss to Washington State 36-13. The Aztecs go into their 1st Bye week to prepare for CAL. Also we give a Men's BBALL Update on the schedule release and the program's latest commitment.
San Diego State opens 2025 with a BIG Week-1 Victory over Stony Brook, 42-0. We recap it all and discuss the main takeaways that can carry over against Washington State next.
The 2025 SDSU Football Season begins with FCS Stony Brook this Thursday, August 28 in San Diego. Sean Lewis and the Aztecs are ready to prove all their hard work was worth it. How will the team perform? We'll get into it all with special guest, SDSU QB Jack Hawley Jr.
The SDSU Football season is under two weeks away. Now in the final stages of Fall Camp and after the FanFest Scrimmage, we'll take an updated look at the team position by position,
Aztecs Defensive Edge Trey White burst onto the National Stage in the College Football scene last season. His 12.5 sacks ranked #3 all-time in SDSU single season history. What can he do for an encore this year? Trey just wants to win and his San Diego State football team is winding down their Fall Camp in this 2025 season.
San Diego State football is aiming to surprise the college football world this 2025 season. If they are to do that, Tano Letuli their captain and All-Mountain West Pre-Season 1st team Linebacker will be a big reason why. In this interview Tano in his Junior season discusses his journey coming back home to San Diego after spending a year at West Point with the Army and also gives insights to this years Aztecs football season.
Aztecs Football heads to the Mountain West Media Days and we get into ALL things SDSU Football with former writer from the Mountain West Wire, Ted McGovern.
The SoM Spitballers return to give their look at new SDSU Baseball head coaching hire Kevin Vance. What happened to get to this point and what are the bright spots in the new direction.
It's Official, The PAC-12 Conference adds Texas State. What it means for the league moving forward and what's next?
We speak on the new PAC-12's pathway to legitimacy. And Swish League's Multi-Goods GM Jeff Goodall and Valley Farm GM Kevin McFarland join the show.
The PAC-12 and Mountain West are locked in a mitigation battle, but a lot is hanging in the balance before they can add an 8th football team. And we talk with the Swish League's newest team San Diego Suns CEO Eric Brown.
It's a San Diego State Miracle! The Aztecs Off-Season just got a whole lot better. Miles Byrd officially announced his withdrawal from the NBA Draft and is coming back to SDSU for the 2025-26 season.
The Spitballers react to SDSU Baseball's sweep of Wazzu to get into the MW Conference tournament. How will they perform in the play-in game? And Softball's season is over. Sean & Jon take a closer look at all the action on the diamond up on the MESA.
We update Miles Byrd's NBA Draft Combine performance, SDSU Softball's LA Regional Tournament, and we talk to the 'Underdogs' of the Swish League—TEAM HIT!
The Aztecs softball team heads to face ASU in the NCAA Tournament after winning the Mountain West Tournament for the 3rd year in a row. We take a look at all the teams in the bracket they might face—ASU, UCLA, and UC Santa Barbara.
SDSU Basketball off season update, how is Miles Byrd's NBA Draft Combine going, and we speak with the 2024 SWISH League Champions Elite Ballers about the upcoming season #7!
Sean & Jon return as Sons of Montezuma Spitballer's episode catches up on SDSU Baseball's struggles and Softball starts to heat up in Mountain West play.
The Aztecs are now stacked with talent in Louisiana Tech transfer Point Guard Sean Newman Jr., San Jose State transfer Guard Latrell Davis and 4-star High School recruit Elzie Harrington from LA. In Dutch We Trust!
Aztecs men's basketball is RELOADED for 2025. Assistant coach JayDee Luster joins the Sons of Montezuma to talk about the wild transfer portal off season and how the MESA Foundation is making the future possible.
New Aztecs transfer forward, Jeremiah Oden tells us how happy he is to be an Aztec and Holy Crap it is happening...Magoon Gwath has announced he is returning to SDSU.
The 2024-2025 Aztecs basketball season is over. The guys get back together to recap everything we've learned and where the team goes next after losing two starters, Magoon Gwath and Nick Boyd, to the transfer portal.
Sean & Jon are back in SoM Spitballer's Episode #2 and they recap both SDSU Baseball & Softball's progress up to this point. Both programs have held highs & low's and the guys dig a little deeper on it all.
We take a closer look at Tuesday's NCAA Play-in game of San Diego State vs North Carolina. Aztecs vs Tarheels in a controversial matchup that everyone will be watching. What will it take for SDSU to get over the ACC.
Join us as we recap a wild week in Las Vegas as both Aztecs Basketball teams earned their way to the NCAA Tournament. Both had very different routes to get there and we talk about them all.
San Diego State Aztecs beat up Nevada in the final game of the regular season. Next, we look at the MW Conference Tournament bracket and preview our trip to Las Vegas for all the festivities.
We react to the Aztecs WILD win in Wyoming. Is this team peaking at the right time? Is the Mountain West a 3 or 4 bid league? We get into it all as only two regular season games remain.
We react to San Diego State's BIG victory over New Mexico, 73-65. Short-handed but playing at home, the Aztecs used a total team victory on both sides of the ball. Wyoming is next and Dutcher's team will need a continued boost for their NCAA Tournament hopes.
It's always crazy when SDSU visits Utah State and this was no exception. We'll deep dive into what went wrong and preview the Aztecs vs the Lobos...and maybe an Update on Magoon Gwath's status
Today we celebrate our 250th episode with a brand new show! Sons of Montezuma Spitballers Episode 1. Join Aztecs4Life Sean & Jon as they talk all about San Diego State Baseball, Softball, and everything else San Diego related on the diamond!
Aztecs take Fresno State to Flavortown! We take a closer look at the Aztecs third win in a row and recent blowout of Fresno State. We also talk with our friend Justin aka 'Flavor Guy' in SDSU's student section The Show. We also look ahead to this Saturday's BIG road test vs Utah State.
The Aztecs put it all together with San Diego State's dominate victory over Boise State including stand out performances by Nick Boyd, Wayne McKinneyIII and Magoon Gwath. Up next SDSU hosts Fresno State on Tuesday before they hit the road next weekend vs Utah State.
Our Colorado road trip was fun but didn't bring home a W. We react to the Aztecs missed opportunity to gain ground in the Mountain West Conference after a 68-63 loss to the Rams in Fort Collins, Co. Next game vs San Jose State is here quick. Get caught up!
The Aztecs beat San Jose State and Wyoming at home this week to stretch their win streak to 4 games. We recap Saturday's victory over Wyoming and preview our road trip this coming Saturday at Colorado State. Also Kevin Sandoval from the Convos with Kev Podcast joins the show!
We recap San Diego State's dominant victory over Nevada 69-50. After needing a buzzer beater to beat Air Force earlier in the week, the Aztecs put it all together in this fine performance.
SDSU's Wayne McKinney III scores a buzzer beater to save the Aztecs from falling to Air Force in what would've been a Quad-4 loss. Regardless of the way they played, a win is a win, is a win. But with Nevada coming up on Saturday, they cannot afford to play this same way against a hungry Wolf Pack team at home.
In this episode we take a closer look as the Aztecs took another home conference loss to a hot Runnin' Rebels team. What does it mean for SDSU's tournament hopes and the Mountain West?
A recap of Miles Byrd's incredible night as the Aztecs beat Colorado State 75-60 to leapfrog them in the standings. We're joined by former sports columnist & reporter Bill O'Rear to shed some light on the upsets in the Mountain West, Miles Byrd, and to preview this Saturday vs UNLV.
SDSU suffered a tough loss to New Mexico in the Pit Saturday morning, 62-48. The Aztecs head home for two must win games this week and need to rebound quickly.
These young Aztecs love a good challenge. We recap & react to San Diego State's big road Quad-1 victory over the Broncos and preview Air Force & New Mexico this week.
SDSU's shocking 1 point loss to Utah State and subsequent fall out of the Top-25 is the topic to end the year. Is this the respect THE Mountain West power deserves? We'll get into it all and take a look at what's next. See you in the chat!
Merry Christmas! Brady Anderson is officially an Aztec 4 Life. The SDSU Linebacker entered the transfer portal this off season only to rejoin his Aztecs brothers for his senior season in 2025. After enduring injuries, team struggles, and the loss of his father in the pre-season, Brady is letting his father's words shape what counts—his character, "Tough times don't last, Tough people do."
After a crazy travel schedule the Aztecs ended their non-conference season with a triumphant victory. Monday night we recap SDSU's BIG 71-50 Beatdown of CAL in the San Jose Tip-off.
After arriving with 1st year Aztecs HC Sean Lewis for one season, QB1 Danny O'Neil has now entered the Transfer Portal. Today we discuss the cause & effect of this and share who is going & who is staying so far at San Diego State.
The Aztecs Paint the Town RED with a 74-57 victory over USD. Now at #23 in the AP Poll, SDSU pushes their win streak to three and we talk all about it all.
San Diego State is in the Top-25 after an impressive Players Era Festival. We discuss our review of the fun Thanksgiving week/end in Las Vegas.
The Aztecs said hello to Las Vegas last week and said goodbye to their bowl hopes. Slumping at 3-7 won't get easier on the road at Utah State up next.
Join us Live as we discuss San Diego State's early season loss vs Gonzaga, 80-67. The Aztecs with an undermanned lineup struggled to score against the Nation's #3 ranked Bulldogs. We'll dive into all the ups & downs. See you in the chat!
Aztecs got a solid win over UC San Diego to open the season 1-0. With Occidental coming up Tuesday night, we discuss what we saw with this team as a powerful Gonzaga is on the horizon.
After a bad loss to New Mexico, the Aztecs now must win out to complete the year at .500 and become bowl eligible. UNLV this Saturday is a huge challenge in their way.
Our full SDSU Basketball Season Preview is here, as the 2024-2025 schedule begins this week. Get to know the new look Aztecs and take a look at their 1st opponent the UCSD Tritons.
The Aztecs in order to become bowl eligible, must win 3 of the next 4 games to end the season. Can they do it after a crushing loss at Boise State? New Mexico is up next this Friday and it won't be easy.
Join us at 8pm as we dive into all things SDSU Football. Coming off a tough loss to Washington State, the Aztecs must quickly battle Boise State Friday night. If they lose again, they'll be labeled undisciplined. If they pull out the win, they'll find themselves unbeaten in Mountain West play. See you in the chat!
As the days get closer to a new SDSU Men's Basketball season, legendary Aztec point guard DJ Gay joins the Kiss The Rings crew to talk about great memories, his new venture into coaching at the high school level and his outlook of this years SDSU team.
The SDSU Aztecs football season is at the halfway point and up next is a homecoming match vs future PAC-12 opponent Washington State. We discuss Coach Lewis' explosive mindset and how the second half of the season may play out.
The Aztecs Are Going Streaking! We recap San Diego State's big road victory over Wyoming and all our adventures in Laramie. The Aztecs improve to 2-0 in Mountain West play going into a bye week and the Sons of Montezuma were there for it all.
The Aztecs are back in the win column as we recap a BIG victory over Hawai'i Saturday night and we'll take a little time to get into some Padres talk as they even the series 1-1 with LA.
Sons of Montezuma goes Live on a Monday to recap & react to the tough Aztecs 1-point loss on Saturday. How much do you trust the process of turning this program around? We'll get into it all.
Expansion plans got a lot tougher for SDSU and the PAC-12 as both the AAC and Mountain West lock down their members from leaving. What does it all mean?
The Aztecs drop their second loss, this time on the road at CAL-Berkeley, 31-10. Today we recap our thoughts on the game and also react to the news of SDSU joining the PAC-12 and what it all means for the Mountain West, AAC, ACC, and more.
The Aztecs suffered their first loss of the season against Oregon State 21-0. Up next, they must face a CAL Berkeley team after they've beaten Auburn of the SEC. Also, former SDSU QB #11 David Lowery stopped by to talk all things Aztecs.
San Diego State's season opening victory was a tale of two halves. But the Aztecs will need a complete game if they are to beat upcoming Oregon State this coming Saturday night.
San Diego State begins their 2024 football season and the Sean Lewis era. Joining us today to give some insight to the team and the week 1 matchup vs Texas A&M Commerce, is former Tight-end and current SDSU Offensive Graduate Assistant, Parker Houston.
Carlos Gutierrez is fighting to save the Aztec Warrior that had led all of the San Diego State Aztec athletic teams for decades. Through his https://www.aztecwarriorfoundation.com, they are creating a scholarship fund for a new Aztec Warrior to unofficially keep the fan favorite alive. Here he sits down and shares his experiences, his purpose and plans for the future of the Aztec Warrior.
Head coach Sean Lewis continues to make his mark at SDSU by naming true freshman Danny O'Neil as QB1 to start the season. Some are eager to see what Danny O'Neil can do, some fear it quickens his chances of leaving. We react to all the questions & answers since the unprecedented decision was made.
Today we recap the Aztecs Football Fall Camp at the FanFest last weekend as the Quarterback competition heats up. And we catch up with Aztec4Life former QB, Jack Hawley.
Devin Watson stops by the show to share about his awesome game winning shot in the Swish league to upset the top seed in the playoffs. He shared some insight on what he's been up to since his days hooping on the Mesa and what his future holds in playing overseas and mentoring others in the game of basketball.
Just in time for Mountain West Media Days, the first SDSU Football depth chart has come out for 2024. The Sons of Montezuma take you through Coach Sean Lewis' team from top to bottom.
Which Aztecs are making a big impression at this Summer's Swish League? We're back to give our reactions to the players participating in the San Diego Summer Pro-Am. Also, Jaedon LeDee & Keshad Johnson get signed to NBA franchises.
After many years battling in the SDSU Football depth chart, Wyatt Draeger is making himself big for a big role on the Defensive Line. The Senior #45 joins us to talk all about football and the football family he has made in his time on the Mesa.
Senior Linebacker #58 Cody Moon makes his Sons of Montezuma debut to share about the new Aztecs defense for 2024. The New Mexico native shares about his football journey, including his experiences transferring from the Lobos to San Diego State complete with a Rocky Long story or two.
Our first Football episode of the year. The Aztecs are locked in on Summer conditioning and the guys catch up on all thats going on in College Football along with an announcement or two.
Join us as we react to the news of Aztecs basketball's newest hire, UC Irvine top assistant Ryan Badrtalei. We comment on it all from his ascencion up the ranks, to his style of coaching, his relationship with the great Kobe Bryant and more.
NEXT MAN UP. Hometown Hero—Wayne McKinney III Commits to San Diego State Basketball. To replace Lamont Butler has it’s big challenges. But here's your 1st look at the newest AZTEC and where his game excels.
We react to the latest transfer news of Lamont Butler to Kentucky and Elijah Saunders entering the portal. What possible moves are next for the SDSU and what does this mean to the future of NIL.
The Aztecs new big man, Middle Tennessee State transfer Jared Coleman-Jones joins the show Live the same day he committed to SDSU. Jared tells us all about his recruitment and why he chose SDSU. Also, how will this Aztec team look now that Lamont Butler has declared himself into the transfer portal?
FAU's Nick Boyd officially commits to San Diego State, Micah Parrish transfers out, and the Aztecs are looking for a Big Man Next. To get an FAU perspective, the youngest credentialed media member in college basketball history JJ Metz of the 'Inside the Burrow Podcast' joins the show.
After a busy Transfer Portal weekend in San Diego, the Aztecs have set their sights on a few potential targets and we are here to talk about two names in particular that made on campus visits to the Montezuma Mesa.
Our 1st ever interview with an SDSU Softball player. Alyssa Garcia #19 the hometown hero, joins the Sons of Montezuma Podcast, NIL Team, and she shares about the Aztecs rest of the season.
Episode #200 is here! We tie a bow on the 2023-2024 men's basketball season that ended with a disappointing loss to UConn. We will still however give our thoughts on a successful Sweet-16 appearance and discuss what's next in line for 2024-2025.
The Aztecs destroyed Yale in the Round of 32 behind a season high thirteen 3-pointers. San Diego State's victory over Yale sends them to the Sweet-16 and a rematch against last year's National Champion, UConn.
The Aztecs beat UAB and can earn their first back to back Sweet-16 appearance in program history with a win over the Bulldogs. It's a (5) San Diego State vs (13) Yale matchup this Sunday in the Round of 32 of the NCAA Tournament. But Yale cannot be taken lightly after upsetting a tough Auburn team.
5 SDSU vs 12 UAB este viernes por la mañana en la primera ronda del Torneo de la NCAA. Únase a Sons of Montezuma Live a las 7 p.m. mientras brindan una vista previa del gran juego en YouTube.
The NCAA Tournament is here and the Aztecs are in as a #5 seed. The guys discuss all about SDSU's wild weekend in Las Vegas or the Mountain West Tournament and Preview our 1st Round matchup against the #12 seed UAB Blazers.
SDSU All-Time Leading Shot Blocker Skylar Spencer joins the show to catch up on his basketball journey since his days on the Montezuma Mesa. Spencer has spent his years playing overseas all over the world and currently is a member of the Pallacanestro Varese Team in Varese, Italy.
The Aztecs finish the regular season on a two-game slide, after suffering their first home loss & final home game of the season to Boise State. Up next SDSU faces UNLV in their opening Mountain West Tournament matchup on Thursday.
SDSU got off to another slow start and came up just short, in a rare road loss in Las Vegas. Just one regular season game remains at home this Friday night vs Boise State. Can the Aztecs finish strong as they begin March Madness next week?
San Diego State gets by San Jose State to get their 20th home win in a row behind Jaedon LeDee's 27 & 11. But despite all the craziness towards the end of the season, they still need some help to win the Mountain West Championship.
Saturday night was crazy in the Mountain West with several upsets. But the Aztecs took care of the Bulldogs on the road 73-41. The guys take a couple minutes to discuss and project the final three games of the regular season.
Los Hijos están de regreso para mantenerte actualizado sobre lo que ha estado sucediendo en el baloncesto de sdsu. A medida que la temporada se acerca al final, ¿podrán los aztecas terminar fuertes y ganar el título de la liga de Mountain West?
The Aztecs lost a tough, close road contest vs Utah State. So what does it all mean? The Sons of Montezuma react to the game and preview Fresno State this Saturday.
San Diego State got a big win over New Mexico this past Friday night and now face a big road game against Utah State. The Aztecs vs Aggies where winner takes command of the Conference. Plus Matteo & Fiend got to sit in on the Aztecs practice and give a report.
We recap the incredible Victory over Colorado State and Preview the Huge Round-2 matchup as the Aztecs host the Lobos this Friday night. Also joining us will be MESA Foundation President Jeff Smith to share whats new with SDSU's Premier NIL movement. See you there!
The Aztecs lost to Nevada on Friday night and the Mountain West race is heating up. Join us tonight at 8pm PST as the guys recap our trip to Reno and preview a huge week at home for San Diego State.
The Aztecs Men's basketball team made some big changes and beat up on the Aggies this Saturday in front of the home crowd. In this episod the guys recap the win and welcome in special guest Jon Schaffer or AM760 the radio home of San Diego State Athletics.
SDSU Women's basketball players Kim Villalobos & Adryana Quezada join the show and mark the first time we hold an NIL event with a livestream. The two discuss their motivations, share insights to their Mountain West opponents, and more.
The Aztecs lost a wild one against Colorado State on the road. The Kiss The Rings crew discuss all the ups & downs. Then, special guest Aztec4Life #42 Jeremy Hemsley joins the show to share and reconnect with Aztec Nation!
Lamont Butler was electric and the rest of the team stepped up around Jaedon LeDee to give the Aztecs a home victory over the Cowboys.
Join us Live at 8pm PST to talk about SDSU's 4th loss of the year, this time coming up just short against Boise State 67-66. The offense once against struggled in a hostile environment and seek to bounce back this Tuesday vs Wyoming.
The Aztecs dropped their road game to New Mexico on Saturday 88-70 and the Sons of Montezuma were there in the Pit to witness it all. We discuss all the shenanigans that took place in our road trip review and what this Wednesday's home game vs Nevada truly means.
Jaedon LeDee continues his All-Amerian season and Jay Pal is Not Your Friend—He's Ours. The Aztecs improve to 14-2 overall on the season and 3-0 in Mountain West play after defeating San Jose State in a thrilling last second defensive stand. The guys give a full recap and preview of New Mexico this Saturday.
SDSU Basketball improves to 13-2 with a 72-61 win over UNLV. The Aztecs have now won six games in a row, and 22 of the last 24 against the Rebels. Heading into week#2 of Mountain West play, the Kiss The Rings crew is back to talk about it all and San Jose State coming up.
¡Los hijos de Montezuma han vuelto para hablar todo sobre de San Diego State! El equipo de baloncesto aztecas ahora tiene marca de 12-2 y el equipo de fútbol americano tuvo la clase de reclutamiento número uno en la montaña oeste. Únete al chat en español.
The Aztecs Take down of Gonzaga 84-74 in the Kennel Friday night. San Diego State improves to 11-2 on the season, and 3-1 against Gonzaga All-Time. The Kiss The Rings crew recap this and much more.
The Aztecs travel to Spokane, Washington to face the Gonzaga Bulldogs in the final game before Mountain West conference play begins. The Sons of Montezuma Podcast Kiss The Rings are back to preview it all.
Merry Christmas from the Sons of Montezuma! SDSU Basketball star Micah Parrish makes his Sons of Montezuma Podcast debut and shares some insight to his basketball journey from Detroit and motivations for this season.
Our Annual Early National Signing Day is here and so are the guys to talk about each new player to join the SDSU Football team this coming Spring 2024. Coach Sean Lewis has electrified the Aztec Nation and we look forward to talking about it all.
SDSU Football lands commitments from not one but two top QB recruits in ONE Week. Sons of Montezuma's Coach-C joins to talk on YouTube as we look closer at Coach Sean Lewis' AztecFast Offense and what makes it so special.
Sons of Montezuma Podcast KISS THE RINGS Go Live as they share insights on the 8-2 Aztecs, after another miraculous victory over UC Irvine. Like & Subscribe today on YouTube.
The Kiss The Rings crew discuss the Aztecs last two games—a win over UCSD and a loss against Grand Canyon. Can SDSU bounce back against a tough UC Irvine squad this Saturday? The guys get into it all.
Los hijos han regresado para compartir todo su entusiasmo por el nuevo entrenador de SDSU, sean lewis, y una actualización sobre el baloncesto de los aztecas
Per Pete Thamel's report, SDSU is expected to hire former Colorado OC & Kent State HC Sean Lewis as the Aztecs 20th head football coach and the guys sit down with Aztecs4Life and Montgomery HS HC Freddy Dunkle & OC Demarco Sampson to talk all about it!
WIth one final game left in the football season, Sons of Montezuma looks into the two rising stars that SDSU has contacted for the new Head Coach position—Defensive Coordinator Tony White of Nebraska and Offensive Coordinator Brennan Marion of UNLV. Subscribe and watch on YouTube or listen here now.
The SDSU Aztecs came up BIG in Las Vegas by taking down both Saint Mary's and Washington to earn the Main Event tournament. The Kiss The Rings crew goes LIVE to recap all the craziness that went on in Las Vegas and just why is the team not ranked after Jaedon LeDee put on a National Player of the Week earning performance this year.
The Aztecs took apart Long Beach State 88-76. Up next, SDSU heads to Las Vegas for the Continental Tire Las Vegas Invitational against St.Mary's this Friday night. Are they prepared to get revenge from last season's stunning defeat against the Gaels? The Kiss The Rings crew share all their thoughts.
Aztec Nation woke up Monday morning with news that Coach Brady Hoke would retire from the SDSU Aztecs football program at season's end. Join the Sons of Montezuma Podcast YouTube Livestream as we react to this news and give our outlook moving forward.
El fútbol de la sdsu llega a su fin mientras el baloncesto azteca comienza a tomar vuelo. Los hijos de Montezuma han vuelto para hablar de todo.
SDSU Football drops another game at home against Utah State and now runs the risk of missing out on a Bowl game. Can they somehow pull it together in time or is the season lost? The gang gets into it all on this Livestream.
San Diego State Basketball is 1-0 after Dominating Cal State Fullerton. Join us and special guest 'The Show Skeleton' as we talk about the game, the team, the New Championship Banners ceremony and the upcoming BYU game. Kiss The Rings!
After an unprecedented NCAA Tournament run to the National Championship, SDSU Men's Basketball begins a new season. The Kiss The Rings Crew returns for their 3rd season of coverage and is here in this YouTube Livestream to talk all about The Team, The Team, The Team!
The Butler Did it Again, SDSU Basketball star Lamont Butler joins the podcast for the 2nd time. Recorded in front of a live audience for our exclusive NIL event at CaliWearSD in San Diego, Lamont shared with us all about his legendary Final Four buzzer beater, his off-season after the shot, this years team, being a vocal leader and what he is focused on to make this season a success.
SDSU Basketball star #13 Jaedon LeDee joins the podcast for a live in person NIL event at CaliWearSD in San Diego. The senior big man shares about his hoops journey, last years spectacular Final Four tournament run, and gives us insights into this upcoming season.
From 2007-2011, Billy White was not just an exciting SDSU Basketball player, but he started more games than any other Aztec and amassed the highest career field goal percentage as well. A two-time All-Mountain West Tournament team member, Billy White was a force to be reckoned with on the first SDSU Sweet-Sixteen Tournament team.
The SDSU Football team dropped down to 3-5 after an embarrassing loss to a no longer winless Nevada Wolfpack. The gang discuss the issues surrounding the loss, the program, and what's left of the season.
The 2024 Aztec MBB class is set to be one of the highest rated in SDSU history. 4-Star Forward Pharaoh Compton and 7 ft Center David Majak pledge their commitment to Brian Dutcher's team. Along with already committed Tag DeGourville, this new wave of youth might be San Diego State's best yet.
The Aztecs hold off a pesky Hawaii Rainbow team on the islands. Though the Aztecs stopped the losing streak at four, is Brady Hoke's team good enough to beat Nevada next and finish the season bowl eligible? The guys are back to discuss it all.
The Aztecs have lost 4 in a row and Coach-C takes a closer look at the struggles of the defense after their tough loss to Air Force. Can SDSU change the momentum and get a must win on the islands vs Hawai'i? We'll find out—because the Game Tape Don't Lie.
Los Aztecas han perdido 4 seguidos pero los Hijos De Montezuma han estado ganando gran atención en la televisión nacional. Los hijos han regresado para compartir sus pensamientos sobre el equipo de fútbol y lo que les entusiasma para la próxima temporada de baloncesto.
A much needed Bye week after an embarrassing loss to Air Force, now has SDSU on the road against Hawaii this Saturday on CBS Sports Network. Both teams are 2-4 on the year and struggling. But for SDSU, if the Aztecs cannot bring home the Win, does Coach Brady Hoke's seat start to get hot? The gang is back to discuss it all.
The 2023-2024 College basketball season is a little over a month away. The Kiss the Rings crew collaborate with the Aztec Breakdown podcast to give a full Mountain West preview. This episode is the 2nd half. For the 1st half, listen to the Aztec Breakdown Podcast wherever podcasts are available.
SDSU sale a la carretera para enfrentarse a la Fuerza Aérea y necesita urgentemente una victoria. Este juego presenta un enfrentamiento difícil no solo contra una ofensiva poco común para la cual planificar el juego, sino también contra jugar en altitud y contra un equipo Falcon mucho mejor reclutado que en años anteriores.
If the Aztecs have any MW Championship hopes, this Saturday against Air Force is a must win! It's that time of the week again, where our very own Coach-C delivers real insight on how SDSU's offense has improved. But also how they need to clean up their mistakes and be aggressive against an Air Force Falcons team that should be ranked in the Top-25.
SDSU hits the road to face Air Force and are badly in need of a win. This game features a tough matchup against not only a rare offense to gameplan for, but playing in altitude, and against a much better recruited Falcon team than in years past. Can the Aztecs pull it off? They will need to if they have any hopes of being a Conference Champions.
San Diego State took an L on the road at Oregon State last weekend and the guys were in attendance to see it. This Friday the Aztecs host the Boise State Broncos to open up Mountain West conference play. It's not a must win game, but the guys discuss how big it is and how the Aztecs may be turning the corner.
El equipo de fútbol Aztecas del estado de San Diego perdió su primer partido de la joven temporada 2023. el calendario no es más fácil y ahora deben viajar para jugar contra los castores del Oregon State este sábado.
Coach-C is back again to talk about what went wrong vs UCLA and how the Aztecs can get their focus back to right the ship against a tough Oregon State Beaver team.
The SDSU Aztecs suffered their first loss of the season in a grueling defeat at home to UCLA. The road only gets steeper from here as they must now travel to Corvallis to take on a strong Oregon State Beavers team.
The 2-0 SDSU Aztecs finish their 3 game homestand to start the 2023 season with the UCLA Bruins. Four years ago SDSU history was made when they defeated UCLA for the first time in program history. Today, Coach-C details for us how SDSU can turn that one time occurance into a two-game win streak over the Bruins.
San Diego State football is now 2-0 after holding on to beat Idaho State in a less than stellar performance. Despite QB Jalen Mayden's record breaking rushing performance, the Aztecs come into their Week 2 matchup vs UCLA in need of some momentum both on the field and in the Snapdragon Stadium stands.
Los Aztecas están 1-0 y esperan vencer a Idaho State para estar invictos para la UCLA en dos semanas. Cheke, Jorge, El Chino y Big O hablan todos Aztecas!
Welcome to the first episode of our new Hijos de Montezuma podcast—an all SDSU sports show in Español. Host Cheke joins Aztecs 4 Life Jorge, Andrew 'El Chino' and Oscar 'Big O'. Tell a friend you think may be interested!
Bienvenido a nuestro primer episodio del podcast Hijos de Montezuma, un programa deportivo de SDSU en español. El presentador Cheke se une a Aztecas Por Vida Jorge, Andrew 'El Chino' y Oscar Big O. Dile a un amigo que creas que puede estar interesado!
The Aztecs are 1-0 after beating Ohio. But the game left a lot to improve upon if they are to make this season a success. Coach-C joins the show for his weekly coaching clinic and today he takes aim at how important pass protection was for Ohio and will be for SDSU moving forward against Idaho State and the rest of the year.
San Diego State opened the 2023 football season with a gritty victory over the Ohio Bobcats, 20-13. The guys are back to talk all about the game, preview Idaho State and talk about how SDSU can better build their fan support at their new Snapdragon Stadium.
The Aztecs begin the 2023 football season with a brutal 6 game opening stretch. First up is the Ohio Bobcats at Snapdragon Stadium. Our resident coach and Aztec4Life Coach C details the gameplan how SDSU can be successful—but it will mean beating a legitimate NFL prospect in Ohio's QB Kurtis Rourke.
After beating Hurricane Hilary, Game Week is finally here and the Aztecs are ready for some football. First up for San Diego State, a week zero matchup vs the Ohio Bobcats. There's MACtion at the Snapdragon this Saturday and the guys are back to talk all about it and more.
Cody Galea is one of the most versatile defensive ends/linebackers to play for the Aztecs in the Rocky Long era. He left his mark on some of the most exciting teams from 2011-2014 and when his time at State was done he changed the way Rocky's 3-3-5 operated at his position. Cody joins the show to update us on his life now, his SDSU family Legacy, and gives some cold hard truths about the business of professional football.
San Diego State football is just over a week away from their first game. Senior Defensive Lineman #39 Garret Fountain joined the show as our next NIL team member. Garret is a punishing defender with a strong work ethic. The avid hunter explains how attacking on defense relates to hunting his prey and the guys share big news about a new podcast show in the Sons of Montezuma family tree.
The 2023 SDSU Aztecs Football Fall Camp is in mid swing. Running Back #23 Kenan Christon has been working hard all off season and is now expected to be the feature back to the new look offense. From his San Diego high school days, to USC, and now back home at SDSU, Kenan shares on what he expects of himself this year, how SDSU differs from other programs, and what influenes him the most.
Fall Camp has begun and the 2023 SDSU Aztecs Football season is a little closer. From starting as a walk-on to earning a full ride scholarship, WR #83 Mekhi Shaw had a breakout season a year ago. Today he is the newest member of the Sons of Monty NIL team and he shares with us about his journey, his football family blood-lines, and what he and his teammates need to do to improve and be successful.
A new development in the College Expansion saga. Rumors began to take real shape that Colorado is close to going back to the BIG12 after over a decade in the PAC12. Does this make an invitation towards SDSU even more urgent to the PAC12 or is this another domino in the conferences demise? The guys freak out a little bit and discuss all the possibilities for our Aztecs.
SDSU Quarterback Jalen Moose Mayden our 1st Sons of Monty NIL Team member for the 2023 season joins the show. Moose Mayden has had quite the experience as a football player to get to San Diego State. Today Jalen details all about his journey, transferring in to SDSU, working with Coach Ryan Lindley and the upcoming season as QB1.
The Mountain West Media Days are underway in Las Vegas and with that came the official announcement that SDSU is once again back in the Conference. But for how long? The guys give their reaction to the news and discuss SDSU's prospects of joining a power 5 league now.
Happy Independence Day Aztec Nation! The Mountain West and SDSU continues to battle over semantics leaving the Aztecs potentially on the outside without a conference. But that may just be a blessing in disguise or perhaps orchestrated by the powers that be.
Coach Brian Dutcher and the SDSU Basketball staff are at it again. The Aztecs get a huge commitment from Magoon Gwatch, a 6'11" big man who can do it all. The Kiss The Rings crew discuss all about the new commitment and also tap into the Swish League, a few more Aztecs in the NBA and how conference expansion affects SDSU.
The deadline for the Aztecs to leave the Mountain West Conference is in 9 days. With all the letters back & forth between SDSU and the Mountain West, it looks like both sides are digging in for perhaps a short & bitter battle for what they both feel are their rightfully earned revenues. The Sons of Montezuma Podcast dig in to all the craziness & more in this livestream!
It's 6-1-9 Day San Diego and Coach Ku, Founder & CEO of the Swish League ProAm is back for the third time to preview season #5 of San Diego's Premier Summer Basketball league. Coach Ku explains how SDSU's Final Four run inspired him towards new features of this years league and he also gives us an update on Nathan Mensah's draft progress after SDSU.
With the returning core of Darrion Trammell, Lamont Butler, Micah Parrish, and now Jaedon LeDee, the SDSU Aztecs team seeks to make another deep tournament run in 2024. The Kiss The Rings Crew discuss the outlook of next season's team and wether the hype is real or not.
The wait on the next basketball transfer is over. The Aztecs get their guy in 6'9" Campbell transfer, Jay Pal. The guys gather together to chat about the latest big man to come from SDSU's Omaha, Nebraska pipeline. The South Sudanese Pal, is an interesting fit to the Aztecs who needed frontcourt help. But is he ready to face the step up in competition?
SDSU can't build a stadium? Got that done. SDSU won't ever be invited to a Power Conference. On the edge of joining the PAC-12. MLS will NEVER bring a team to an SDSU owned stadium. MLS is on the verge of calling Snapdragon home!
K5James & Dirtball Dan are back with MatteoSanDiego to talk all about the off season topics of the week—including where SDSU is with expansion and the reports MLS is coming to San Diego.
Today we share a few different views of SDSU's Final Four run. We wanted to hear from you listeners and we spoke with two die hard fans who had very different experiences and reactions to the Lamont Butler shot. Also we spoke with former Aztecs guard Caleb Giordano about how SDSU's Final Four run inspired him to continue his basketball journey.
Another week goes by in the NCAA Basketball World and the transfer portal is on fire. Is NIL influencing the college hoops scene too much? And how does it affect SDSU? The Kiss The Rings crew gather to discuss it all.
San Diego State Football in recent years has produced a large amount of NFL draft picks through it’s football program. Most recently Daniel Bollinger, Cam Thomas, Darren Hall, and Rashaad Penny. But not all the Aztecs in the NFL have gone by way of the draft. Just take a look at Daniel Brunskill to name one.
Either way SDSU football has continued to be very well represented among the pro football ranks and today we have three special guests from this years class who are all potential NFL Draft hopefuls.
Starting Center on the offensive line Alama Uluave, RB Jordan Byrd and WR Jesse Matthews each had incredible collegiate careers here at SDSU and they were kind enough to each sit down and share some thoughts leading into this life changing week.
So lets get into it with these three Aztecs 4 Life on the Sons of Montezuma Podcast episode #116.
Jon Rothstein's report that USC Guard and PAC-12 Sixth Man of the Year, Reese Dixon-Waters was committing to San Diego State has the Kiss The Rings crew recording an emergency podcast. Michael Maciejewski, Aztecs Hoops Nation, joins the guys to discuss it all and update the transfer portal situation for SDSU basketball.
The Thrill of Victory—The Agony of Defeat. The San Diego State Aztecs incredible 2023 basketball season came to an end Monday night in Houston losing to UCONN in the National Championship game. The Final Four ride was the culmination of the greatest sports moments in SDSU history and The Kiss The Rings crew reflect on how these Aztecs won the hearts & minds of the NCAA tournament.
Final Four week continues and the guys get together one more time before embarking on their journety to Houston. We discuss our Top-5 things to do in Houston this week, Preview SDSU vs FAU and is this team Brian Dutcher's team of destiny? Join us and stay tuned for much more this weekend.
It's Final Four week and SDSU will play against Florida Atlantic University for the right to make it in the National Championship. Coach Ku founder of the African Youth Basketball Organization & the Swish Pro Am, is back on the show for a 2nd time to talk about the Aztecs performances, his guy Nathan Mensah's story, and the condition of College Basketball.
For the first time in program history, SDSU is going to the Final FOUR! The Aztecs defeat Creighton 57-56 in a down to the wire rematch from their NCAA Tournament loss in last years first round matchup. The Sons of Montezuma Kiss The Rings crew gather together and recap their excitement and all that went on in the game. On to Houston for the Final Four vs FAU!
The big Sweet-16 game is just hours away. The guys go over their thoughts on the matchup and SDSportsFiend explains some keys how the Aztecs can come out with the big victory over Alabama.
The Aztecs Keep Dancing and are in the Sweet-16 after dominating the Furman Paladines. SDSU will now face the #1 team in the nation, the Alabama Crimson-Tide this Friday night. The Kiss The Rings crew gather together to recap the Furman game and preview SDSU vs Alabama on the BIG stage.
After a sloppy start, coach Brian Dutcher's #5 Aztecs muscled up #12 Charleston to survive and advance. The guys recap all about the big victory and discuss the next opponent #13 Furman. The Paladins just took down Virginia in one of the tournament's biggest upsets so far and this game's winner is heading to the sweet16 of the NCAA Tournament.
The Aztecs win the Mountain West Conference Tournament and are set in the South Bracket of the NCAA March Madness Tournament. The Kiss The Rings crew is back from Las Vegas and here to recap all that took place. Our special guest Bill O'Rear joins the show to give his opinions on the team moving forward against Charleston and the guys take a few items from our live listeners.
Dwayne Polee II, one of the most beloved Aztec basketball players, stopped by the show and shared his many memories of playing on the Mesa. From his Polee basketball legacy, being one of LA County's top high school players, transferring in from St.Johns, and his many highlights as SDSU's standard for the 6th man, Dwayne reveals a lot of behind the scenes aspects to some of the most iconic moments in SDSU Basketball history.
March Madness is here and so is the first step for the Aztecs quest to a deep run through it all. The Kiss The Rings Crew assemble to preview the Mountain West Conference Tournament before the guys hit the road to Las Vegas to see it all.
After squandering a lead with seconds left in the game, Lamont Butler hit one of the greatest buzzer beater shots in SDSU Aztecs Basketball history. Not only did his three pointer win the game against New Mexico, but it secured a share of the Mountain West regular season championship. The Kiss The Rings crew are back to discuss all of it and the more.
The Aztecs host Colorado State and travel to New Mexico after narrowly defeating Fresno State last week. The final four games of the regular season are here and the guys discuss just how the metrics align for SDSU's post season performance moving forward.
The Aztec Basketball Legend takes us into Shanghai where he has spent the last 8 seasons of his professional career. In quarantine, Jamaal recounts to us many of his greatest achievements at SDSU, personal stories of his experiences, and shares with us his views on playing overseas in China. Hope you enjoy this rare glimpse into the basketball life of arguably the most electric player to ever wear the Aztec uniform, Jamaal Franklin.
The Aztecs dominate UNLV 82-71 behind another explosive offensive performance. SDSU is now the most efficient offense in the Mountain West and sit alone in 1st place. The Kiss The Rings crew discuss the game, what they love about SDSU Basketball and tease the next exclusive interview with an Aztec Legend this Thursday. Stay tuned!
The original San Diego State sports podcast, the Sons of Montezuma have reached 100 episodes! MatteoSanDiego, K5James and Dirtball Dan are all back for an in-depth interview with strategic consultant TJ Altimore to learn all about PAC-12 Expansion and where SDSU fits in. Should you be getting excited? We think so.
After a beatdown of Boise State behind Nathan Mensah's breakout game, the Aztecs sit on-top of the Mountain West Conference standings and are just at #25 in the national polls. But is this sustainable? The Kiss The Rings crew discuss the teams progress & ineffeciencies. And even question the possibilities in San Diego of a Final Four run or a World Series.
What a performance by the Aztecs as Adam Seiko stole the show and SDSU beat Utah State 85-75. We give a brief overview and then open the doors to Jeff Smith, President of the MESA FOUNDATION the newest NIL Non-Profit group that is creating opporutnities for both Aztecs men's and women's teams and Aztecs fans.
SDSU Basketball defeats the Rocky Mountain Challenge at Colorado State and Air Force. Now they head home to San Diego for two games vs Utah State and San Jose State. The Kiss The Rings crew return to talk all about the wins, the Mountain West standings, venues and super fans. Is it March already???
SDSU Basketball split their home week series, soundly beating 1st place Nevada only to stumble against New Mexico. The Kiss The Rings crew is back to recap it all and preview Colorado State on Wednesday, Adam Seiko's offensive efficiency and what went wrong vs the Lobos.
This week's Shoot Your Shot Questions: How would you rennovate Viejas Arena? What is on Your Basketball Bucket list? And How would You motivate the team this week if you were Coach?
The Aztecs go into Laramie, Wyoming and steal a victory in the Dome of Doom! The guys recap the watch party, the Aztec's Women's Team, and the big win. Up next is the surprising team of the season, the Nevada Wolfpack at home.
The first episode of the new year is a Kiss The Rings special! The guys recap the SDSU Men's Basketball NYE victory over UNLV where the Aztecs own the Rebels, discuss who is the season MVP so far, and talk a little trash in the process.
2022 was a remarkable year for SDSU and Sons of Montezuma was there for the entire ride. From all the outstanding team and individual performances, the brand new Snapdragon Stadium, the potential conference expansion, and of course all the highs and the lows. So we wanted to take a look back on the year with YOU. Here is the Sons of Montezuma Podcast BEST of 2022.
The Kiss The Rings crew joins together again to get you up to speed with SDSU Basketball. The guys discuss their recent trip to Phoenix to watch SDSU vs St.Mary's, Whitney Houston songs, Coming to America, Shawshank Redemption and they discuss how the Aztecs can get it together for the upcoming Mountain West opponents.
Earlier this year we covered the career of Milky Phelps, as being a Champion for Men's basketball and a war hero. He had his jersey retired, but it's not hanging in the Viejas Arena rafters. Today's special guest is statistically the greatest Aztecs basketball player of all-time and also has had their jersey retired without seeing it hung. This awesome interview with the all-time points and rebound leader Judy Porter-Wonders will inspire you and also have you asking why her name is not honored in the SDSU arena.
It's an early Christmas for all the College Football Nation with the Early Signing Day. The Sons of Montezuma Podcast are back to recap all 18 of the newest Aztecs to put on the Red & Black. Listen as we go over their game film and give our thoughts.
The Aztecs Men's Basketball team returned from the Maui Invitational dropping 1-2 in the Thanksgiving tournament. But they quickly got back in the win column after a last second 3 pointer by Micah Parrish beat a tough UC Irvine team. The Kiss The Rings crew are back to discuss it all.
This week on the Sons of Montezuma Podcast the San Diego State 2022 football season is over at 7-5. But the Aztecs are going to the Hawai'i Bowl and the guys are back to recap the loss to Air Force and review the whole...dang...season.
The Aztecs men's basketball team have started the season 3-0 after wins against Cal State Fullerton, BYU, and Stanford. The Kiss the Rings crew are back to talk all about the differences with this team from last year. They also go over the Maui Invitational which is where SDSU will play against Ohio State in their fist round matchup.
The San Diego State Aztecs are bowl eligible for the 13th straight season thanks to an unbeveliable performance by Jalen Mayden and the offense. Down 14-0, Mayden guided the team to 38 unanswered points and a Mountain West offensive player of the week award. The guys discuss all about the game and what bowl opportunities may be ahead if the team can knock off New Mexico Lobos this coming Friday.
The Aztecs take down UNLV in the first homecoming game at the new Snapdragon Stadium. But that wasn't the biggest news of the week. Breaking news of the PAC-12 adding SDSU made waves on Monday morning. The guys recap the game but take a closer look at all the expansion hype & rumors.
The newest member of the Sons of Montezuma NIL Team, Lamont Butler joins the 'Kiss The Rings' Podcast crew to talk all about the upcoming Aztecs Basketball season. The junior guard is ready for a breakout season for himself and the rest of the super talented men's basketball team. The guys also discuss the team and first month of the schedule.
Some spooky business took place Saturday night in Fresno. The guys do their best to explain all the paranormal activity that resulted on the field that made the Aztecs throw away victory that was in their hands, and then wasn't. Was it all Dirtball Dan's fault? Also what's new with conference expansion.
Just a day before the big rivalry game between SDSU and Fresno State, the Sons of Montezuma Podcast have a conversation with our friendly rivals, the Beware of Bulldogs Podcast.
The Aztecs have now won two in a row after taking down the Wolfpack. QB Jalen Mayden looked smooth again and the defense dominated. Up next is rivalry week against the hated Fresno State. Both teams have struggled this year but the winner of this game will have the advantage in the West divison.
In 2012 SDSU football won their first Mountain West Championship. Ten years later, the guys sit down with the QB who led the Aztecs that year and to arguably the most excitin game in San Diego State history—Adam Dingwell.
In 2012 SDSU football won their first Mountain West Championship. Ten years later, the guys sit down with the QB who led the Aztecs that year and to arguably the most excitin game in San Diego State history—Adam Dingwell.
The San Diego State Aztecs got back in the win column after a tumultuous week. QB Jalen Mayden made his first ever start after switching back from the safety position and he racked up more passing yards than all previous games combined this season. The guys talk about it all as SDSU heads into the bye week.
The San Diego State Aztecs got back in the win column after a tumultuous week. QB Jalen Mayden made his first ever start after switching back from the safety position and he racked up more passing yards than all previous games combined this season. The guys talk about it all as SDSU heads into the bye week.
Our resident Coach Carrassco joins the guys in Part Two of our SDSU vs Boise State recap episodes. Coach was on hand in person to witness last week's loss and he gives us some critical evaluations as to how the Aztecs struggled and what must be done to improve moving forward.
Our resident Coach Carrassco joins the guys in Part Two of our SDSU vs Boise State recap episodes. Coach was on hand in person to witness last week's loss and he gives us some critical evaluations as to how the Aztecs struggled and what must be done to improve moving forward.
The Aztecs reached their breaking point when they lost to the Broncos in Boise. The guys recap the game and cover all the staff changes and wild situations the football program is now in. The offense is headed by new familiar faces Jeff Horton and Ryan Lindley, and we even break some news on air. Part 1 of our LIVE stream podcast is here.
The Aztecs reached their breaking point when they lost to the Broncos in Boise. The guys recap the game and cover all the staff changes and wild situations the football program is now in. The offense is headed by new familiar faces Jeff Horton and Ryan Lindley, and we even break some news on air. Part 1 of our LIVE stream podcast is here.
The Aztecs take on Boise State this Friday on the Blue. It's been the craziest week for the Broncos coming into this game. Joining the show to talk all about the matchup is John Mallory co-host of Idaho Sports Talk on 953FM The Ticket in Boise.
The Aztecs take down the Rockets 17-14 behind some late offensive heroics. But many of the same issues remain. Will this win mark a turnaround or show what's to be expected all season long? The guys are all back to recap and discuss before the team heads to Boise State.
Suffering their second loss of the season was just the start of a really bad SDSU football weekend. The guys are back to discuss all about the good, the bad, and the really ugly parts of the game as well as the disappointing Will Haskell transfer portal situation.
SDSU football did the expected and beat Idaho State for the first victory of the season. Up next is a much tougher test as the Aztecs visit the #Utah Utes in Salt Lake City.
The Aztecs are looking to get back on track and earn their 1st victory of the season. Joining us to gain some insight of the Idaho State Bengals is Greg Woods, sports reporter for the Idaho State Journal.
The guys recap the 38-20 loss to the Wildcats and how the brutal heat spoiled the Snapdragon Stadium party.
SDSU Aztecs Senior wide receiver #45 Jesse Matthews took the Sons of Montezuma Podcast into the gym where he and so many other San Diego footballers train in the off-season to prove all the naysayers wrong. Alex Johnson Sports & Fitness is gym with a purpose.
Jesse has grown from a walk-on player at SDSU to now a senior captain of the Top-25 Aztecs football program. Watch as Jesse takes us into his work beginnings, family, work ethic, beliefs and outlook on 2022 football season. For more SDSU Aztecs news, graphics, merchandise and media, go to sonsofmontezuma.com. Go Aztecs!
It’s the Aztecs vs Arizona Week! It’s the 2022 Snapdragon Paige Spiranic Global Warming Bowl presented by AleSmith and stepping into the Monty’s Den today to give us all the facts about Arizona, is senior editor from WildcatAuthority.com Jason Scheer.
It’s the Aztecs vs Arizona Week! It’s the 2022 Snapdragon Paige Spiranic Global Warming Bowl presented by AleSmith and stepping into the Monty’s Den today to give us all the facts about Arizona, is senior editor from WildcatAuthority.com Jason Scheer.
It's Gameweek! SDSU vs UofA. SDSU opening up Snapdragon Stadium and a rematch of last years Aztecs victory. The guys take a position look at the depth chart for this opening game and get prepared to tailgate.
It's Gameweek! SDSU vs UofA. SDSU opening up Snapdragon Stadium and a rematch of last years Aztecs victory. The guys take a position look at the depth chart for this opening game and get prepared to tailgate.
SDSU and Alesmith Brewing Company just released their official beer collaboration—San Diego State Ale. Alesmith President and SDSU alum Brandon Richards joins the show to talk all about how Alesmith created the perfect football beer.
In San Diego, the void that was left in Mission Valley by the Spanos family uprooting decades of football tradition, cast a shadow upon all of the County when their plan of deception was complete. What was left was a severely fragmented sports fan base and political atmosphere.
This September 3rd marks the completion of SDSU’s Snapdragon Stadium—the greatest sports development success in all of San Diego history. In this episode, the Sons of Montezuma Podcast reviews their 1st experience of the stadium and reflect upon the SDSU vs SoccerCity 'Battle of Mission Valley' to set the record straight.
The 2022 Aztecs football Fall Scrimmage is about to take place and unleash the Snapdragon Stadium to season ticket holders. There we will see a scrimmage on the field and all the glory off the field. The guys discuss who we are most excited to see, who has the most pressure on them, our tailgating plans, and then we explore the recent Conference expansion situation.
Keshawn Banks has been one of the anchors of the SDSU Aztecs defensive line for quite some time. But this season is primed to be special. Banks just became our fifth member of the Sons of Monty NIL team and we sat down with him as the senior defensive lineman gives us his first in-depth interview.
Senior Linebacker #43 Seyddrick Lakalaka joins the Sons of Monty NIL team and we ask him questions all about his hometown of Hawaii, the Lakalaka SDSU football family, the transition it takes as a hawaiian player coming to the SDSU program, and his outlook on the upcoming season playing at the new Snapdragon Stadium. We are honored to have this football warrior on our team and we trust you will also after hearing this interview.
Kyahva Tezino will forever be an All-Time Aztecs linebacker. Despite being one of the highest ranked recruits in SDSU history, Tezino's football journey has always been full of obstacles. After completing this past spring in the USFL, his enthusiasm and perseverance to play the game he loves at the highest of levels screams out loud in this interview.
Now that the dust has settled a bit in College Football expansion news, is SDSU still a possible expansion to the P5? And if so, which is a better fit, the PAC-12 or the Big12? The guys are back to discuss this all and also give a general preview of the SDSU football team as fall camp is right around the corner.
Matt Mitchell was gracious enough to sit down with the Sons of Montezuma Podcast 'Kiss the Rings' crew just days before tipping off with the Denver Nuggets in the NBA2K23 Summer League. After playing a full year in Europe's French team Sig Strasbourg, Matt shared with us his experiences, history of hoops, SDSU memories and what he plans to bring to the NBA Summer league that he has learned.
We asked for CHAOS—AND we've got it! USC/UCLA ditch the PAC12 for the machine that is the B1G Ten. So where does that leave San Diego State? Is it the best opportunity for the Aztecs to make the jump to a bigger conference? The guys are back to look at all that unfolded in this wild & crazy college football world we live in!
The Kiss The Rings Crew got together to discuss the unexpected news of Chad Baker-Mazara being let go of the SDSU Basketball program. How does this affect Baker-Mazara's basketball journey moving forward and what does it mean for this upcoming years phenomenal basketball team?
The Swish League Pro-Am is San Diego's Premier Summer Basketball league. In this episode the founder & CEO Kwaku Amoaku aka Coach Ku, joins the Kiss The Rings crew to share all about it as the 2022 league is set to begin.
4:45 - Coach Ku & Swish beginnings
11:20 - Past notable Swish League players
15:45 - How teams, players & sponsors get involved
20:05 - SDSU Outlook & Nathan Mensah's Return
26:00 - How A.Y.B.O. is helping African Youth through Basketball
31:00 - SDSU players on 2022 Swish Rosters
MatteoSanDiego, K5James and Dirtball Dan are back together to give an early June SDSU Football report. The guys discuss:
3:30 K5James is sleeping with the enemy
4:00 SDSU are going to the P5 and it's all because of SDSU_Alum2003 on Twitter
14:30 Snapdragon Stadium Update
20:30 New Football Commitments!
28:50 New USC Transfer Kenan Christon analysis
2/3 of the 'Kiss The Rings' Crew is back! In this episode the guys discuss:
2:30 "Maverick" Mike Tourtellott explains why Kawhi Leonard isn't on his All-Time Aztecs list.
5:50 Nathan Mensah is coming back for another season!
9:45 Aztec Andy gives a full report on #22 Jersey retired Milky Phelps, The First All-Time Aztec basketball player
What if SDSU Basketball had truly taken off in the 1980's like how it should have? You cannot begin to talk about SDSU Aztecs Basketball without first mentioning the fascinating teams of that decade led by David Smokey Gaines, the great Tony Gwynn & Michael Cage amongst others. The Sons of Montezuma Podcast was fortunate to sit down with former SDSU assistant coach & community leader Michael Brunker about his amazing hoops journey and his time with those Aztecs teams.
The Sons of Montezuma attend the SDSU Basketball banquet to get an up close & personal view of the program. And our very own SD Sports Fiend accurately predicts and gives us his first analysis of the newest incoming transfer, Micah Parrish from Oakland University.
The Sons of Montezuma Podcast is going tailgating! Joining them at the new Snapdragon Stadium are the two anchors of the SDSU Football offensive and defensive line last season. Brothers Offensive lineman Zach Thomas and Defensive lineman Cam Thomas join the show just days before the NFL Draft!
Don't call him a kicker. Don't call him a punter. Call him a weapon. The 2022 All-American and Ray Guy Award winner, Matt Araiza joins the show. Just days before the NFL Draft, Araiza tackles the big questions about his journey from soccer player, to becoming the greatest college punter of all-time.
The SDSU Basketball season is over and so are the NCAA Championships. In this episode the Kiss The Rings crew is back to recap the final game and look ahead to what transfer portal components could come in to the Aztecs program this off season.
Tiffany Hecklinksi, wife of San Diego State offensive coordinator Jeff Hecklinski, stepped into the Sons of Montezuma Podcast to share her truly heartfelt story of cancer survival. It's been ten years since Tiffany's diagnosis that changed the Hecklinski family forever. After spreading portions of her interview all throughout the month of March, being the official colorectal cancer month of awareness, we have here today the full audio interview. Please give a listen, reflect, and share this episode with as many people as possible. You could be the real difference in saving a life.
KUSI TV reporter Brandon Stone covered the SDSU 2022 Spring Game last week and he joins the Sons of Montezuma Podcast to recap it all. The SDSU alumnus has his finger on the pulse of all San Diego sports but especially the local high school and SDSU football scene. Listen as he gives his insights from the sidelines of the big Spring Game and how SDSU is further building connections to the San Diego community.
Today is perhaps our finest hour here at the Sons of Montezuma Podcast. We got the G.O.A.T. and that is an undisputed FACT. Donnel Pumphrey the NCAA All-Time leading rusher joins the show. Several years removed from his time at San Diego State, Donnel peels back the layers on his football journey. From his high school experiences, to the NFL, and why now he's decided to take on coaching. Donnel speaks just as he played, fearless! Definitely an episode you won't want to miss!
San Diego State Aztecs Basketball great Winston Shepard III makes his Sons of Montezuma debut. Winston ranks high on the list in almost every statistical category in SDSU history. Several years removed from his time on the Mesa, he has taken his game all across the globe refining his game and experiencing new cultures. Back home in the United States after being forced to flee Ukraine under the oncoming war invasion of Russia, we are so honored that Winston would make time for us as our inaugural Sons of Montezuma Basketball interview. We hope you enjoy it.
The Sons of Montezuma Kiss the Rings Podcast is back with our 2nd episode! Today we recap another MW Championship game run by the SDSU Aztecs. Unfortunately another runner up position in the tournament. But the Aztecs are going dancing regardless. We take a closer look at our opponent Creighton and how best our Aztecs should attack the Blue Jays in the round of 64. March Madness is here!
In the inaugural episode of the Sons of Montezuma 'Kiss The Rings' SDSU Basketball Series...Matteosandiego is joined by fellow Aztecs hoops junkies, sdsportsfiend and Mike Tourtellot. The guys recap the end of the 2022 season and preview the upcoming MW Tournament in Las Vegas.
Just days before SDSU Football kicks off their annual Spring Camp, the Bash Brother linebackers Caden and Cooper McDonald join the show, along with standout wide receiver Jesse Matthews. All give their update for joining the Sons of Monty NIL team with their own jersey t-shirts for sale and also preview their upcoming weeks with the 2022 Aztecs football team.
On the day before the SuperBowl, Aztec4Life and current 49ers starting offensive lineman, Daniel Brunskill is in the neighborhood and stops by the Sons of Montezuma Podcast for the first time. Daniel talks all about his roller coaster football journey, the dynamics of playing for a dynasty organization in San Francisco, and he reminisces on his days as a back to back champion at San Diego State. This is an episode that you definitely won't want to miss and will want to share with all the football fans you know!
After a brief hiatus for the new year, the Sons of Montezuma are back to kickoff our 4th straight season of SDSU Aztecs Football coverage! The guys are back and today joined by Ruben Peña Sr. of SDFNL Magazine to talk all about the local SDSU Recruits and San Diego County high school football. And lastly our resident Coach C joins the show to give a full scouting report on the new Virginia Tech transfer QB Braxton Burmeister.
The 2021 San Diego State Football season is over and the Aztecs got out of Texas with the big Frisco Bowl victory and for the first time in program history 12 wins. In this episode the guys are back to talk about the Frisco Bowl, some transfer in & out news and even pay tribute to NLF Hall of Famer and former SDSU assistant coach, the legendary John Madden.
The Tropical Smoothie Cafe Frisco Bowl is upon us and we've got the perfect Podcast all about it. The Aztecs of San Diego vs the Roadrunners of San Antonio. Two of the Nation's top G5 Conference football teams look to finish the season ranked in the top 25. The Sons of Montezuma sit down with UTSA Podcast host Jared of the Alamodome Audible Podcast to get to know just who the Roadrunners are and what they will bring to the field on Tuesday night.
Our BIG SDSU Aztecs Recruiting Special is here! The Early Signing Day period welcomed in 13 total signings to the 2022 recruiting class. We discuss each new player added to the Aztecs football program and give some insights to what SDSU is focusing on for the future!
The guys are back for more punishment after a brutal SDSU loss to Utah State in the Championship game. Uncharacteristic mistakes and a costly COVID outbreak, finally reared its ugly head and affected the team. The Aztecs fall to 11-2 on the season and the guys recap the game, talk some Snapdragon Stadium news and look forward as the Aztecs prepare for the Frisco Bowl vs UT San Antonio.
On the verge of a Mountain West Conference Championship, San Diego State football faces the Utah State Aggies. The gang is back to recap last week's West division clinching beatdown over Boise and preview the Championship game. But today we welcome for the first time to the show, an Aztecs football legend, the all-time leading wide receiver in SDSU History, JR Tolver stops by and gives some great insight to Aztecs football and the upcoming matchup. Go Aztecs!
The Aztecs escaped Las Vegas with another huge victory to push their record to 10-1 and stay atop the West division in the Mountain West. All year long SDSU has taken it one game at a time mentality, but this weekend it truly is down to one game. Beat Boise State and the Aztecs are IN the Conference Championship game. But with a loss, SDSU can potentially miss out altogether. The guys are back to recap all thats been going on and look towards the big grudge match this Friday early morning!
The Aztecs seize control of the West division in the Mountain West Conference by pulling off the big last minute victory over Nevada. SDSU football improves their record to 9-1 and now rank at #19 in the College Football Playoff Poll for the first time ever. But to keep things on track for a Championship, they must push their luck in Las Vegas against the UNLV Rebels. The guys are back to talk about it all!
The Aztecs are back in the Winning column and on top of the West Division after a victory over Hawaii. SDSU football improves their record to 8-1 and control their own destiny once again. But it will take everything they've got to get over the Nevada Wolfpack.
After a tough first loss of the season to our conference rival, SDSU now heads to the islands of Hawaii, but not for vacation. The Aztecs need to get on the winning track again vs the Rainbow Warriors.
After a big road victory over Air Force, the San Diego State Aztecs are now 7-0 for the first time in 46 years. The guys are back to detail all what went down in Colorado Springs, talk about Sons of Monty's trip to ESPN's College Gameday and we preview all of our Fresno hate towards the HUGE Aztecs vs Bulldogs matchup this Saturday. The Mountain West Western division is on the line and we are ready for it!
It's Week-8 and after another gut wrenching overtime victory for the Aztecs, they find themselves climbing to #21/22 in both National polls. The guys are back to discuss all of the craziness from the big win over San Jose State, they take a look ahead to this Saturdays tough matchup against the 6-1 Air Force Academy, and they explain exactly why our fanbase is rated among the. most toxic in the nation! Kids, plug your ears!
It's Week-7 in College Football and Your San Diego State Aztecs are the only undefeated team in all the West Coast and the only Top-25 team from California. But up next is a revenge game. The defending Mountain West Conference Champion–San Jose State Spartans. The guys are back to discuss all of it and take a flame thrower at the pathetic San Diego sports media for their lack of professionalism and coverage of the ascending SDSU athletics programs. No one is safe from the Sons of Montezuma's wrath on this one. Parental advisory to our language on this listen!
MatteoSanDiego, K5James and Dirtball Dan pre-game the Aztecs Football game vs the New Mexico Lobos. San Diego State opens up Mountain West Conference play 4-0 and ranked #25 in the Nation.
The gang is back and spend some time spitballing about the SDSU victory over Towson game last week, the future of the young Aztecs Warriors offense, and the Colorado State/Air Force to the AAC rumors.
K5James and MatteoSanDiego recap an unbelievable triple overtime Aztecs football victory over Utah to improve to 3-0 on the season. SDSU has now won back to back PAC12 opponents and are 9-2 vs the PAC12 in the last 11 games. FCS Towson is next on the schedule and then a bye week.
Fresh off a big road victory vs the Arizona Wildcats, K5James, Dirtball Dan and MatteoSanDiego gather themselves and get ready for another huge PAC12 opponent, the Utah Utes. The guys discuss an emerging San Diego State offense, an always physical Aztecs defense, and pre-game the similarities between SDSU and Utah football programs as they set to do battle for the first time in 11 years since the Utes left the Mountain West Conference for the PAC12.
K5James, Dirtball Dan and MatteoSanDiego try to recover from an exhausting Aztecs football week 1 victory vs New Mexico State. The guys give their review of watching SDSU play live in Carson, CA for the first time and also look ahead towards San Diego State's next opponent—a rumble in the Tucson desert against the University of Arizona Wildcats.
K5James, Dirtball Dan and MatteoSanDiego preview the Aztecs 2021 Football season, their week one opponent New Mexico State Aggies, and discuss the Pac12 closing their expansion doors while the Big12 opens theirs.
Ken Ables, an Aztec4Life and the son of legendary Aztecs Superfan Tom Ables, joins the Sons of Montezuma Podcast to give us a crash course in Aztecs Football History.
Aztecs Senior Running Back #22 Greg Bell sits down with MatteoSanDiego and the Sons of Montezuma bring his San Diego football journey to life.
K5James shares some "hot takes" to Dirtball Dan and MatteoSanDiego about the recent Conference Chaos in College Football! Plus sonsofmontezuma.com is now LIVE!
MatteoSanDiego, K5James and Dirtball Dan are back together again to discuss all this off-season's Conference and Playoff expansion rumors.
Paul Garrison of the East Village Times joins Matteo on the Sons of Montezuma Podcast, to give an eye witness account of who stood out in the Aztecs Football Spring Game.
The guys quickly touch on the BYU game and the 2020 season in general then go on a deep dive preview of the early signing day for the 2021 football recruiting class.
The guys talk the CSU game, preview the BYU game and touch on the Great Mission Valley Stadium War.
Dan vents his spleen about the Colorado game and gives us a recruiting update. The guys give a look ahead to Colorado State.
Our first podcast back after a long break (and you can tell) so bear with us as we get back into it with this impromptu preview of the COVID season opener vs UNLV.
k5James breaks down the Boise State game, Sons of Montezuma Watch Party and touches on the Air Force game.
k5James discusses the missed games, previews the Boise State game and hits on the Measure G v Measure E topic.
K5James recaps the Stanford game, touches on MWC Football and previews the Sacramento State game.
In this episode of the Sons of Montezuma Podcast host James Cruz discusses the SDSU Aztec football Fan Fest Scrimmage at SDCCU Stadium and the latest news on the fight for Mission Valley.
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