1994 East Texas State Lions football team

The 1994 East Texas State Lions football team represented East Texas State University in the 1994 NCAA Division II football season. They were led by head coach Eddie Vowell, who was in his eighth season at East Texas State. The Lions played their home games at Memorial Stadium and were members of the Lone Star Conference. The Lions finished fourth in the Lone Star Conference.

1994 East Texas State Lions football
ConferenceLone Star Conference
1994 record5-5 (2-3 LSC)
Head coachEddie Vowell (9th season)
Home stadiumMemorial Stadium
(Capacity: 10,000)
1994 Lone Star Conference football standings
Conf  Overall
TeamW L T  W L T
No. 2 Texas A&M–Kingsville $^ 5 0 0  12 2 0
No. 13 Angelo State ^ 4 1 0  6 5 0
Central Oklahoma 2 2 1  6 3 1
East Texas State 2 3 0  5 5 0
Eastern New Mexico 1 3 1  6 4 1
Abilene Christian 0 5 0  3 7 0
  • $ Conference champion
  • ^ NCAA Division II playoff participant
Rankings from NCAA Division II Football Committee poll

Schedule

DateOpponentRankSiteResult
September 4at Central Arkansas Bears*
  • Estes Stadium
  • Conway, AR
L 20-6
September 10Northwest Missouri State Bearcats*
  • Memorial Stadium
  • Commerce, TX
W 49-13
September 17at Henderson State Reddies*No. 20
  • Memorial Stadium
  • Commerce, TX
W 25-13
September 24at Northwestern Louisiana State Demons*No. 18
  • Turpin Stadium
  • Natchitoches, LA
W 28-24
October 1at No. 11 Central Oklahoma BronchosNo. 13
  • Wantland Stadium
  • Wantland, OK
L 16-7
October 8No. 6 Texas A&M-Kingsville Javelinas
  • Memorial Stadium
  • Commerce, TX
L 31-0
October 16at Delta State Statesmen*
  • McCool Stadium
  • Cleveland, MS
L 19-14
October 22Eastern New Mexico Greyhounds
  • Memorial Stadium
  • Commerce, TX
W 23-7
October 29Abilene Christian Wildcats
  • Shotwell Stadium
  • Abilene, TX
W 42-35
November 5No. 13 Angelo State Rams
  • Memorial Stadium
  • Commerce, TX
L 14-6
  • *Non-conference game
  • Rankings from Coaches' Poll released prior to the game

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Postseason Awards

All-Americans

  • Chris Dolan, Punter, Third Team
  • LeRance Shaw, Linebacker, Third Team
  • Daryl Anderson, Wide Receiver, Honorable Mention
  • Bobby Connelly, Offensive Guard, Honorable Mention
  • Marcus Gates, Cornerback, Honorable Mention
  • Kevin Mathis, Cornerback, Honorable Mention

All-Lone Star Conference

LSC First Team

  • Chris Dolan, Punter
  • LaRance Shaw, Linebacker

LSC Second Team

  • Daryl Anderson, Wide Receiver
  • Bobby Connelly, Offensive Guard
  • Trent Dagen, Tight End
  • Jerry Epps, Defensive Tackle
  • Marcus Gates, Cornerback
  • Kevin Mathis, Cornerback

LSC Honorable Mention

  • Chandler Evans, Quarterback
  • Brian Jones, Offensive Tackle
  • Michael Kelly, Running Back
  • Margene Simmons, Linebacker
  • Jason Smith, Running Back
  • Jim Suiter, Offensive Tackle
  • Carl Walker, Defensive Line [2]

References

  1. "Lion Football History" (Press release). Texas A&M University Commerce Department of Athletics. December 12, 2016. Retrieved August 2, 2019.
  2. "A&M-Commerce Football Award History" (Press release). Texas A&M University Commerce Department of Athletics. December 12, 2016. Retrieved July 19, 2019.
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