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Hiring of Sean Lewis signals a major shift, refinement for Aztecs football

The former offensive coordinator at Colorado and head coach at Kent State has helmed some of the most dynamic offenses in the country

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In an era of college football characterized by uptempo play and wide-open offense, San Diego State has had success in playing a style straight out of black-and-white television.

The gritty, grinding running game, coupled with crushing defenses under head coaches Brady Hoke and Rocky Long made for 13-straight seasons of bowl eligibility and three Mountain West titles.