2019-20 Mesa Football News
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2021 Olympian Football
March 02, 2021Head Coach Gary Watkins is heading into this 2021 season after the best "off-season" local recruiting in our programs history, with just over 60 local San Diego players committing. After this unprecedented pandemic and the lock-downs that followed, he and his staff are fired up to get back on the field with all of this local talent. -
Congratulations to former Olympian linebacker Eric Munoz
March 02, 2021Congratulations to former Olympian linebacker Eric Munoz! Eric transferred from San Diego Mesa College to Utah State university, played for 2 seasons and graduated this December with his degree and one year of athletic eligibility left to play. Eric entered the NCAA Transfer Portal as a Graduate Transfer looking for another opportunity to compete. FBS, BIG XII Kansas State offered Eric and he accepted. We are proud of this young man and excited to see him play this coming season.
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Join the Brotherhood - San Diego Mesa College Football
March 02, 2021San Diego Mesa College Football is looking for talented players who are committed to their individual success as a student athlete and are looking for an opportunity to compete and earn a scholarship to play at the next level. WHO'S NEXT? For more information on an opportunity to join our OLYMPIAN FOOTBALL FAMILY contact us on our team TWITTER: @SDmesafootball or @coachJMc32 or @coachdanruiz
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Who’s Next?
March 02, 2021These are just some of our most recent, former defensive players who have earned scholarships and moved on from San Diego Mesa College to 4 year programs, continuing their education and football careers. We are extremely proud of these young men and looking forward to helping even more young student athletes make the most of their time here with us.
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Academic Excellence
March 01, 2021Head coach Gary Watkins and his staff have proven their commitment to players' academic success with over half of the football roster earning a 3.0 GPA or higher. Coach Watkins elevated the expectations for his players' academics. His players bought in and committed to the expectation and all during lock down, with on-line learning. Congratulations to these student athletes!
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San Diego Mesa College Football Fantastic Four
March 01, 2021Four former Olympian players accepted their scholarship offers to first year D1- Tarleton State University. All four played this past Sunday and contributed to Tarleton State's first victory at the D1 level. Tarleton dominated their upper level opponent, FBS - New Mexico State University 43-17. Coach Watkins is proud to see his former players making the most of their opportunities and having success at the next level.
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Darriel Weathers Commits to West Texas A&M
June 15, 2020Congratulations to Darriel Weathers on signing with West Texas A&M where he will continue his education and football career.
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Dom McManus Commits to Lindenwood University
May 18, 2020Congratulations to Dom McManus on signing with Lindenwood University to continue his education and football career.
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Eric Payton Commits to Colorado State University – Pueblo
May 18, 2020Congratulations to Eric Payton on signing with Colorado State University – Pueblo to continue his education and football career.
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Hunter Allen Commits to the University of Montana
May 18, 2020Congratulations to Hunter Allen on signing with the University of Montana to continue his education and football career.
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Missed opportunities and costly error dooms Mesa, loses Patriotic Bowl to El Camino College 54-45
November 24, 2019Story to follow.
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Olympians on national stage, will play in Patriotic Bowl
November 21, 2019When Gary Watkins took over the helm of the San Diego Mesa College football team, he knew there were many challenges to face. Besides recruiting against traditional powerhouses like Southwestern College, Grossmont College, and Palomar College, Watkins also wanted to play the best teams opting to join the Southern California Football Association- Central League
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Victory Monday | Mesa 23, Cerritos 22
October 29, 2019Head coach Gary Watkins talks about the 23-22 victory over Cerritos College.
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Monday Morning with Coach Watkins
October 07, 2019Head coach Gary Watkins discusses the recent game against Riverside City College.
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#1 Riverside hands Mesa College first loss of the season.
October 05, 2019
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Victory Monday | Mesa 49, Grossmont 14
September 30, 2019Another Victory Monday for Mesa College as the Olympians defeat Grossmont College 49 - 14.
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San Diego Mesa wins DeVore Trophy
September 25, 2019The San Diego Mesa athletics department has won the DeVore Trophy for the 2018-19 calendar year.
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Victory Monday: Mesa 49, LA Pierce 6
September 22, 2019Another victory Monday at Mesa College. Head coach Gary Watkins discusses this weekends homecoming victory and previews our next match against Grossmont College.
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Mesa football defeats Golden West College 51-33
September 16, 2019The San Diego Mesa College football team remains undefeated defeating Golden West College 51-33. Video interview to follow.
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Game Recap with Coach Watkins | Mesa 14, Southwestern 4
September 08, 2019SD Mesa College football head coach Gary Watkins talks about the win against cross-town rival Southwestern College. This is Mesa's first win against Southwestern College since 2008.
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Mesa defense overwhelms Southwestern College 14-4
September 07, 2019
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2019 Mesa College Football Home Opener
September 06, 2019Head coach Gary Watkins discusses the upcoming 2019 season. Mesa College will host Southwestern College on Sept. 7, 2019.
