Tarleton State Texans football
The Tarleton State Texans football program is the intercollegiate American football team for Tarleton State University located in the U.S. state of Texas.[2] Through the 2019 season, the team competed in NCAA Division II as members of the Lone Star Conference, but will move to the NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) beginning in the 2020 NCAA Division I FCS football season. Tarleton State's first football team was fielded in 1904. The team plays its home games at the 10,000-seat Memorial Stadium in Stephenville, Texas. The Texans are coached by Todd Whitten.
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First season | 1904 | ||
Athletic director | Lonn Reisman | ||
Head coach | Todd Whitten 5th season of 3rd stint, 11th overall season, 79–37 (.681) | ||
Stadium | Memorial Stadium (Capacity: 10,000) | ||
Location | Stephenville, Texas | ||
League | NCAA Division I | ||
Conference | FCS Independent | ||
Colors | Purple and White[1] | ||
Website | TarletonSports.com |
- For information on all Tarleton State University sports, see Tarleton State Texans
History
Notable former players
Notable alumni include:
Richard Bartel, Quarterback: Dallas Cowboys, Cleveland Browns, Jacksonville Jaguars, Washington Redskins, Sacramento Mountain Lions, Arizona Cardinals. 2007-2012. Offensive coordinator: Atlanta Legends. 2019.[3]
Marv Brown, Halfback: Detroit Lions. 1957.[4]
Walter Bryan, Defensive Back: Baltimore Colts. 1955.[5]
James Dearth, Long Snapper: Cleveland Browns, New York Jets, Washington Redskins, San Diego Chargers, New England Patriots. 1999-2011.[6]
Saalim Hakim, Wide Receiver: New Orleans Saints, New York Jets, Kansas City Chiefs. 2012-2015.[7]
Rufus Johnson, Defensive End: New Orleans Saints, New England Patriots, Washington Redskins, Oakland Raiders. 2013-2017.[8]
Garrett Lindholm, Kicker: Atlanta Falcons, Indianapolis Colts, Milwaukee Mustangs, St. Louis Rams, Arizona Rattlers, San Antonio Talons, New Orleans VooDoo, Orlando Predators, Los Angeles KISS. 2010-2016.[9]
Tywain Myles, Defensive Tackle: Jacksonville Jaguars, Atlanta Falcons. 2008-2009.[10]
Deshaun Phillips, Cornerback: Dallas Cowboys, New York Jets, Washington Redskins, Pittsburgh Steelers, Dallas Renegades. 2014–Present.[11]
Derrick Ross, Fullback: Kansas City Chiefs, Cologne Centurions, Montreal Alouettes, Winnipeg Blue Bombers, San Angelo Stampede Express, Dallas Vigilantes, Philadelphia Soul, Los Angeles KISS, Las Vegas Outlaws, Jacksonville Sharks. 2006-2017.[12]
E.J. Speed, Linebacker: Indianapolis Colts. 2019–Present.[13]
Nick Stephens, Quarterback: Tennessee Titans, Utah Blaze, Dallas Cowboys, Baltimore Ravens, San Jose SaberCats. 2012-2014.[14]
Camp Wilson, Fullback: Detroit Lions. 1946-1949.[15]
Randy Winkler, Offensive Tackle: Detroit Lions, Atlanta Falcons, Green Bay Packers. 1968-1971.[16]
Year-by-year results
Championships
References
- "Graphic Identity Standards". Retrieved April 19, 2016.
- "Tarleton State University Athletics - Official Athletics Website". tarletonsports.com. Retrieved 2020-02-21.
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