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What San Diego State coach Sean Lewis, players said after Oregon State’s 21-0 win
SAN DIEGO – Here were some post-game comments from San Diego State coach Sean Lewis, tight end Jude Wolfe and cornerback Chris Johnson following Oregon State’s 21-0 win Saturday night in Snapdragon Stadium:
Sean Lewis
About the performance:
“Tonight was not near good enough. We need to do a much better job in our club and get the guys where they need to be for a quality opponent that we had tonight in Oregon State. I wear the loss completely. We need to do a much better job. We need to have a much better week of preparation moving forward for a really good, talented Cal-Berkeley team, who went down to SEC country today and got a big win; they’ll be riding high.
“We have to do a great job bouncing back. I told the guys, “Every opportunity, you’re either going to win, or we’re going to learn.” We have to learn lessons as we move through this thing, and the adversity that we faced tonight is a part of it. We can grow, and we can become closer and tighter through that. I’m looking forward to that next step in this process as we move forward collectively as a team.”
How penalties hurt SDSU’s offensive rhythm:
“We have those self-inflicted wounds that really hurt. (We beat ourselves) in a lot of areas tonight, including those penalties. It puts you behind the chain, a little off schedule against a quality team and quality opponent. Our opponent can sit back, rally, and gain momentum. That comes back to us doing a great job as a staff, me in particular, making sure that we’re putting our guys in the best position to be successful and doing the things that they do best. Play in and play out.”
On San Diego State’s resilience:
“(We) don’t quit. That was an unbelievable effort. At no point in time did I see anyone hanging their heads. They’re going to fight, they’re going to be resilient, and we chose to respond, and they’ve done that in each asset and each facet of the game. Now, we need to do it at a higher level. There’s a desire to compete; they’re a connected group, and I look forward to seeing that bond grow. Great bonds are formed under heat and pressure. We’re feeling a little bit of heat and pressure for the first time. Let’s embrace that, and let’s come together as a unit, as a team, through this adversity, through trials and tribulations.
“Looking forward to the way that we respond. We’ve shown week after week that we have a good response that we will bounce back. We’ll learn from these hard lessons. Unfortunately, it’s part of this deal. As you go, as you step into the arena, there are going to be moments.”
On what the team needs to do to be efficient against programs like Oregon State:
“If we’re able to operate to the efficiency that I know that we’re capable of because of the plan that we put in place, we can play the game our way. It comes down to our execution and understanding of the plan. Let’s put together a great plan for the kids to be successful, and then go out and execute that play after play after play to have sustained success.”
Tight end Jude Wolfe
On the offensive performance:
“It was subpar. We didn’t perform to the level that we can. We had pre-snap penalties, and other mistakes we have control over. We can’t keep making those mistakes and then not executing when we have opportunities. We had some good shots there, but we just have to capitalize on it overall. We have to play a better game. “
On helping the team be resilient:
“We need to have better leadership from us older guys. When adversity hits, you can see at points guys on the sideline have their heads down. It’s on us as the leaders to try to inspire and rally the troops, to keep things going, and to keep our heads up regardless of what just happened to us.”
On Oregon State’s offense controlling the ball for a long period of time:
“As far as getting into the groove of things, it’s certainly frustrating that Oregon State had the ball for such a long time. It’s tough to get a real rhythm when you’re off the field for so long. But there’s no excuse for the way the offense performed today. We had plenty of opportunities and didn’t capitalize.”
Cornerback Chris Johnson
On Oregon State’s running game:
“They have a few great runners. It’s always hard to stop a great runner, and then it’s matched with a great offensive line. We matched up with the running backs perfectly. We have a great interior, exterior, secondary, and all that. Obviously, they just executed more times, and they were able to make bigger plays than we did.”
On flipping the page and focusing on the next game:
“Tomorrow, we’re right back at it, going over the tape, practicing, getting all the bumps and bruises out, and we’ll be done with this game after tomorrow. Some of those parts aren’t very pretty. We have to get through it.”
–Nick Daschel can be reached at 360-607-4824, ndaschel@oregonian.com or @nickdaschel.
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San Diego County will be the center of NASCAR nation this weekend, with fans flocking to Naval Base Coronado for three days of events.
This is the first-ever Cup race held in San Diego County and the NASCAR community is also presenting it as its way of celebrating the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Navy.
Tickets are completely sold out, but locals can still get in on the fun at various event and activities taking place across the region.
Here’s what to know about this one-of-a-kind weekend in San Diego. Full coverage of NASCAR San Diego Weekend can be found at sandiegouniontribune.com/tag/nascar.
What is NASCAR San Diego Weekend?
The three-day event begins with Friday’s Craftsman Truck Series race, continues with an O’Reilly Auto Parts series race on Saturday and wraps Sunday with the Anduril 250.
Grandstands with a capacity for 40,000 fans have been erected, with another 10,000 spectators expected to occupy standing areas around the grounds.
Here’s a turn-by-turn look at Naval Base Coronado’s race circuit
When is it taking place?
Parking lots, which are on base, open each day at 7 a.m. and gates open at 9 a.m.
The Craftsman Truck Series takes place Friday at 4 p.m. The O’Reilly Auto Parts series race blasts off at 2 p.m. Saturday. The main event, NASCAR Cup Series Race, happens Sunday at 1 p.m.
A race-by-race look at NASCAR’s San Diego Weekend
Each day will also feature entertainment, driver Q&As and other activities.
Where is it?
Naval Base Coronado will host the weekend’s activities. All fans in attendance must carry a valid government-issued photo ID at all times.
Going to this weekend’s NASCAR races in Coronado? Here’s what you need to know
All event parking will be located on Naval Base Coronado. There is no event parking available within the city of Coronado.
Who is racing?
Shane Van Gisbergen, Tyler Reddick, Mike McDowell, Chase Elliott and Ty Gibbs are just a few of the names to expect this weekend. A full lineup can be found at nascarsandiego.com/nascar-san-diego-mission-lineup.
These 13 Cup racers could all win Sunday’s Anduril 250 in Coronado
How to watch on TV:
Craftsman Trucks Series race: 4 p.m. Friday on Fox Sports 1
O’Reilly Auto Parts Series race: 2 p.m. Saturday on The CW
NASCAR Cup race: Sunday at 1 p.m. on Prime Video
Local events:
San Diegans have a range of options for getting in on the fun of NASCAR weekend in Coronado, including meet and greets with drivers, watch parties and fan zones.
Your guide to fan events during NASCAR San Diego Weekend
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CORONADO, Calif. (FOX 5/KUSI) — Final preparations are underway for NASCAR’s historic race weekend at Naval Base Coronado, where stock cars will compete on an active military installation for the first time in the sport’s history.
Crews, race teams, military personnel, first responders and event staff spent Thursday putting the finishing touches on the temporary road course as thousands of fans prepare to descend on the base for the inaugural event.
“The countdown is on,” as organizers work to transform portions of the installation into a race venue unlike any NASCAR has hosted before.
“It’s a very proud moment for NASCAR and myself and my company for being part of it,” said Jordan Litchko, a NASCAR production partner with ignition production. “It’s the America 250, so what a year to celebrate and be here on the naval base.”
Officials say the event marks the first time a NASCAR national series race has been held on a military base, bringing one of America’s most recognizable motorsports directly onto a working military installation.
Unlike traditional oval tracks, competitors will tackle a temporary road course built specifically for the event.
“It’s a road course race, which adds way more excitement, so it’s going to be ultra challenging,” Litchko said.
Thursday’s preparations included long lines of team members, vendors, staff and emergency personnel picking up credentials and completing security and base access requirements ahead of race weekend.
Meanwhile, drivers and crews got their first close look at the unique layout, which winds through portions of the base and presents a challenge far different from a conventional speedway.
With large crowds expected throughout the weekend, organizers are encouraging fans to plan ahead and allow extra travel time. Traffic delays are anticipated around Naval Base Coronado and nearby access points as spectators arrive for the event.
After months of planning and construction, the wait is nearly over.
On Friday, engines will roar to life aboard Naval Base Coronado, marking a milestone moment for NASCAR and creating a new chapter in the sport’s history. By the weekend’s end, fans will witness a race unlike any ever held before — stock cars competing on a military base in the heart of San Diego.
SAN DIEGO (CNS) – The City of San Diego is beginning to install 286 metered parking spaces this week in downtown San Ysidro in an effort to increase parking turnover, it was announced Thursday.
To develop the plan, city leaders worked with the San Ysidro business community. Revenue collected from the meters is reserved for transportation, parking and safety improvements in San Ysidro.
“Feeding parking meters feeds neighborhood repairs, and we can’t wait to get to work for the San Ysidro community,” said Naomi Chavez, interim director of the city’s Transportation Department. “This new parking zone will bring long overdue change that will help support local business activity and generate revenue that will be reinvested directly into improving neighborhood quality of life in San Ysidro.”
Crews began preparing the bases for the meters last week and installation work is expected to last through June. According to the city, these will be multi-space meter kiosks and drivers should be aware that they will need to go to the nearest kiosk to pay for parking since there won’t be a meter at each space.
Metered parking goes into effect on July 1 and will be enforced 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday, excluding holidays. The parking rate is $2.50 an hour, with a maximum time limit of four hours.
City-led parking studies determined vehicles were parking on the streets of the neighborhood for hours or days at a time, making street parking for the area’s businesses scarce.
Drivers who customarily use free street parking when traveling across the border to Mexico are encouraged to use “one of the many paid off-street parking lots in the area,” a city statement read.
“The findings [of the parking study] clearly demonstrate the need for action. High parking occupancy on unregulated segments, along with data showing that 37% of vehicles exceed the existing two-hour limit and an average parking duration of over five hours, indicate that current conditions reduce turnover and limit access for local businesses and visitors,” wrote Alfredo Ripa, president of the San Ysidro Community Economic Development Corporation. “The proposed introduction of approximately 286 metered spaces, along with better signage, clearer designations and continued enforcement, represents a thoughtful and data-driven approach to improving parking availability and supporting economic activity in the community.”
Areas where the meter kiosks will be installed include:
— East San Ysidro Boulevard between Border Village Road to Camino De La Plaza (both sides);
— Border Village Road between East San Ysidro Boulevard (north) to East San Ysidro Boulevard (south), (both sides);
— Front Street between Border Village Road to end of cul-de-sac (south side);
— Bolton Hall Road between East San Ysidro Boulevard to Border Village Road (south side);
— Louisiana Avenue between East San Ysidro Boulevard to end of cul-de- sac (south side);
— Virginia Avenue between East San Ysidro Boulevard to Border Village Road (both sides); and
— East San Ysidro Boulevard between Willow Road and East Park Avenue (south side).
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