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1993 San Diego State Aztecs Offense - Ted Tollner

The head coach of the 1993 San Diego State Aztecs football team was Ted Tollner.

Ted Tollner ran a pro-style offense during his tenure as the head coach of the San Diego State Aztecs football team. This offensive system emphasizes a balanced attack between running and passing plays, and it typically features a quarterback who operates under center and makes pre-snap reads and adjustments based on the defensive alignment.

Ted Tollner is a former American football coach who has had a long and successful career at both the college and professional levels. He was born on October 28, 1941, in Berkeley, California. Here are some of his notable achievements and experiences:

Tollner played college football at the University of the Pacific, where he was a quarterback and earned all-conference honors in the Big West.

After college, Tollner began his coaching career as an assistant at his alma mater in 1965. He later coached at Cal State Hayward, San Francisco State, and Brigham Young University.

Tollner served as the head coach at the University of the Pacific from 1978 to 1980, where he compiled a record of 16-18-1.

In 1981, Tollner was hired as the offensive coordinator at USC, where he helped lead the Trojans to a national championship in 1984.

Tollner was then hired as the head coach at San Diego State in 1986, where he spent six seasons and led the Aztecs to two bowl victories.

After leaving San Diego State, Tollner had coaching stints with the NFL's San Diego Chargers, the Detroit Lions, and the San Francisco 49ers.

Tollner also served as the athletic director at the University of the Pacific from 1995 to 1997.

Throughout his career, Ted Tollner has been known for his offensive expertise and his ability to develop quarterbacks. He has mentored numerous successful signal-callers at the college and professional levels, including Rodney Peete, Todd Marinovich, and Ryan Leaf.

During his tenure as the head coach at San Diego State, Ted Tollner had some successful seasons and led the Aztecs to a number of notable victories. Here are some highlights of his teams:

In Tollner's first season in 1986, the Aztecs went 8-4 and won the Holiday Bowl, defeating the Iowa Hawkeyes 39-38 in a thrilling game.

In 1987, the Aztecs finished with a record of 7-5 and played in the Freedom Bowl, where they lost to the University of Oregon.

The 1988 season was a bit of a down year for San Diego State, as they finished with a record of 4-8.

In 1989, the Aztecs bounced back with a 6-5-1 record and a victory over the University of Southern California in the opener.

The 1990 season was one of the most successful under Tollner, as the Aztecs finished with a record of 9-2-1 and played in the Freedom Bowl, where they defeated the University of Utah 31-28.

In 1991, the Aztecs finished with a record of 5-6, but they did defeat the University of Miami, which was ranked #16 at the time.

In Tollner's final season in 1992, the Aztecs finished with a record of 5-6 and did not play in a bowl game.

Overall, Ted Tollner's teams at San Diego State were known for their strong offenses, which featured talented quarterbacks and a balanced attack. Tollner's offensive expertise and ability to develop quarterbacks helped make San Diego State a competitive program during his tenure.

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