This week in Aztec sports history

Nov. 12, 1979

The late 1970s was a time of political turmoil. The U.S. embassy was seized in Iran and the country was still recovering from the Vietnam War.

Meanwhile in San Diego, Aztec football drew a crowd one Saturday night against the University of Arizona, as 38,581 fans at what is now Qualcomm Stadium watched SDSU easily dispatch Arizona 42-10 behind 35 second-half points.

The showstealer in those days, like it is today, was the defense.

The Wildcats turned the ball over on five consecutive possessions and were limited to just 50 yards passing.

Without a doubt, the game, which improved SDSU’s record to 7-2 (4-1 WAC), was one of the best defensive performances by Aztec football in its…