Just three years ago, quarterback Joey Aguilar was readying for his second season at the helm of the Diablo Valley Community College Vikings.
Just two years ago, he was heading into the season as a back-up at Appalachian State, slotted second on the depth chart behind someone named Ryan Burger.
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