Kirk Kenney is a sportswriter for The San Diego Union-Tribune, specializing in coverage of local sports in the San Diego area. With a passion for baseball, Kirk has also authored the book "100 Things Padres Fans Should Know & Do Before they Die." With his extensive experience in sports journalism, Kirk provides in-depth analysis and engaging stories for readers.
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Kirk Kenney's primary focus is on local sports, particularly college football and events in the San Diego area. He covers specific events such as the DirecTV Holiday Bowl and focuses heavily on providing event coverage and expert commentary.
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SDSU receives some welcome news
By: Kirk Kenney
At least this year's drama didn't prevent the DirecTV Holiday Bowl from announcing that No. 21 Syracuse will play Washington State in the 45th annual game.
By: Kirk Kenney
San Diego State will be looking for a new defensive coordinator and linebackers coach after it was announced Sunday evening that Eric Schmidt has been hired as the new head coach at North Dakota.
By: Kirk Kenney
The NCAA transfer portal officially opened on Monday, signaling the beginning of college football's “free agency” period.
By: Kirk Kenney
Advance notice for San Diego State football fans — keep the last Thursday in August open on your schedule.
By: Kirk Kenney
Advance notice for San Diego State football fans - keep the last Thursday in August open on your schedule.
By: Kirk Kenney
San Diego State wide receiver Jordan Napier, who said last week he was entering the NCAA transfer portal after a breakout season for the Aztecs, has changed his mind and will return for the 2025 season.
By: Kirk Kenney
Torrential rains in San Diego leading up to the 2010 Poinsettia Bowl put the game between San Diego State and Navy in jeopardy because of flooding on the field at Qualcomm Stadium.
By: Kirk Kenney
San Diego State quarterback Danny O'Neil this season became the first true freshman starting quarterback in the Division I history of the SDSU football program. O'Neil started every game, except one when he was sidelined by a knee injury that necessitated wearing a brace on his left knee the remainder of the season.
San Diego State on Friday announced three internal promotions on the football coaching staff, including elevating edges coach Rob Aurich to defensive coordinator. Aurich replaces Eric Schmidt, who …
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