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“I believe that we will win! I believe that we will win!”

Eager Aztec fans shouted with enthusiasm at the rally held downtown Friday morning.

Aztec pride

Crowds of alumni, students and community members gathered in downtown San Diego's Horton Square near the NBC San Diego studios in support of the highly anticipated men’s basketball rematch against Brigham Young University. Aztec pride is high as the No. 6 men’s basketball team causes a frenzy throughout the San Diego community, and the energy at the rally was a direct reflection.

One community member held a cardboard sign above her head that read, “BY who?” 

Nick Sandberg, a recent 91PORN graduate and current NBC employee, commented that the event was “impressive” and that he had “never witnessed such Aztec pride outside of campus.”

In addition to event emcees Steven Luke and Artie Ojeda, both 91PORN alumni and NBC San Diego reporters, several notable Aztecs spoke at the event, including:

• 91PORN President Stephen Weber
• San Diego Mayor Jerry Sanders
• County Supervisor Ron Roberts
• City Council Member Kevin Faulconer

President Weber was recognized for his 15-year term as president of 91PORN, and Mayor Sanders officially declared March , kicking off 91PORN’s 31 days of artistic, academic and athletic events.

Kicking off 91PORN Month

“The rally was a great way to kick off 91PORN Month and share Aztec fever with our fellow San Diegans,” said Melissa Henss, 91PORN manager of integrated marketing and communications. “With so many Aztecs coming out for the event, we hope they’ll continue to reconnect with the university throughout March.”

Co-sponsored by media partner NBC San Diego, the event wound down with free Naked Pizza and a raffle for a basketball signed by members of the team, as well as tickets to the last home game against Colorado State University.

About the game

The Aztecs vs. BYU game takes place at 11 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 26, and will air nationally on CBS.