The sign on the door of the luxury box suite at Rice-Eccles Stadium said: “San Diego State Athletic Director.” Inside the luxury box, of course, there was no Athletic Director.
Though no doubt still embarrassed by the actions which led to his resignation earlier in the week, Jeff Schemmel probably felt fortunate he didn’t have to be in Salt Lake City on Saturday afternoon.
The SDSU football team, for the first time this season, brought back the ugly memories of recent years — a no-show like their former A.D. in a 38-7 loss to the Utah Utes.
Maybe it was to be expected.
The week kicked off with Brady Hoke’s young, improving team having its heart ripped out by Wyoming, the Cowboys scoring 24 unanswered points in the fourth quarter to all but end SDSU’s bowl hopes a week ago Saturday at Qualcomm, 30-27.
Then the Aztecs tried to recover from that drop-kick to the gut while the University’s Athletic Department was being shamed by the actions of Schemmel, who admitted to using the school’s funds to bankroll trips around the country for trysts with his mistress.
Schemmel resigned his post on Thursday. Less than 48 hours later, the Aztecs resigned officially from post-season play. Like Schemmel, they disappeared quietly.
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