Joe Davis, who quarterbacked Aztecs to huge 1977 win over Florida State, has died

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San Diego State squad that went 10-1 in '77 became the first team in school history to beat a top 20 team with upset over No. 13-ranked Seminoles

Brett Davis has heard the story told by his father many, many times. Joe Davis never tired of telling anyone who would listen about San Diego State's 41-16 victory in 1977 over No. 13-ranked Florida State. The game was played in front of 50,543 fans — the second-largest crowd ever to see an

’s offensive coordinator from 1973-80, said on Saturday. “Every time his name would come up, I would think about the Florida State game. ... “Joe did a good job of recognizing the defense, not forcing any balls, getting it to the open guy and getting it there accurately.” Davis, 70, died Thursday in a hospital near his home in Arkansas. He suffered a stroke earlier in the week.

had in store for them. Davis completed 15 of 19 passes in the half for 181 yards and three touchdowns. All three scoring strikes went to wide receiver Ron Smith, who finished with nine catches for 121 yards.

 

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