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Rocky Long retiring from San Diego State, Brady Hoke to be new head coach

Rocky Long will no longer be the head coach at San Diego State. It was announced today that Long is retiring from his position with the Aztecs.

In his nine seasons in San Diego, Long lead the Aztecs to nine bowl games. He guided them to three conference titles. Last season San Diego State went 10-3, it marked the fourth time in the last five seasons they won at least 10 games.

To replace Long will be Brady Hoke. Hoke joined Long’s staff last season as the defensive line coach. He was the head coach at San Diego State for two seasons (2009 and 2010), before leaving for Michigan.