SDSU Names Five Captains, Including First Three-Time Captain in Two Decades
San Diego State players voted five captains for the upcoming Pac-12 season, with linebacker Tano Letuli becoming the first three-time captain since Kevin O'Connell. Running back Lucky Sutton, also a local product, was selected along with three other seniors. The Aztecs open against Portland State on Sept. 5.
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Letuli's captaincy continues a remarkable recovery arc. He suffered a right ACL tear in November against Wyoming yet still earned honorable mention All-Mountain West recognition for a second straight season. His preseason accolades include first-team All-Pac-12 nods from three major publications and a spot on the Polynesian Player of the Year watch list.
Sutton's breakout junior year produced 1,297 rushing yards and 10 touchdowns, ranking 13th in program history for a single season. He remains on watch lists for the Doak Walker, Walter Camp, and Maxwell awards. Denegal, meanwhile