Aztec Football Practices Tuesday Afternoon, 11 Days Out From the Season Opener

Head coach Chuck Long releases updated depth chart prior to practice

Aug. 19, 2008

SAN DIEGO - San Diego State football held a two-and-a-half hour practice on Tuesday afternoon at the SDSU practice fields.

In addition to the typical practice segments, the Aztecs once again worked on short-yardage situations.

Prior to practice, head coach Chuck Long released an updated depth chart, marking the first change since fall camp began. He singled out junior Ikaika Aken-Mooleta for making the jump to the top line at right guard.

"Aken-Moleta has come a long way since we got here," Long said. "We were not sure if he was going to be here or not. He got overweight and he slimed down. He has done a great job this camp and has been a good story for us."

The junior's progress at right tackle enabled the coaching staff to move Lance Louis to right tackle.

"(Aken-Moleta) had a real good spring and got better and better," Long said. "His progression has helped us move Lance to the outside."

The Aztecs will hold their next to last two-a-day practice tomorrow. This is the final full week of fall camp, before the team begins its game-week preparations for the Aug. 30, opener against the Mustangs at Qualcomm Stadium.

Check out 2008 fall football central on the official website of SDSU Athletics, www.goaztecs.com, for updates throughout camp.