1984 East Texas State Lions football team

The 1984 East Texas State Lions football team represented East Texas State University in the 1984 NCAA Division II football season. They were led by head coach Ernest Hawkins, who was in his 20th 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 ourth in the Lone Star Conference.

1984 East Texas State Lions football
ConferenceLone Star Conference
1984 record5–5 (1–3 LSC)
Head coach
Offensive coordinatorErnest Hawkins
Defensive coordinatorEddie Vowell (2nd season)
Home stadiumMemorial Stadium
(Capacity: 10,000)
1984 Lone Star Conference football standings
Conf  Overall
TeamW L T  W L T
No. 10 Angelo State $ 4 0 0  8 3 0
Texas A&I 3 1 0  6 5 0
Abilene Christian 2 2 0  3 7 0
East Texas State 1 3 0  5 5 0
Howard Payne 0 4 0  1 8 1
  • $ Conference champion
Rankings from NCAA Division II Football Committee poll

Schedule

DateOpponentSiteResult
September 9at Cameron Aggies*
L 33-22
September 15Southern Arkansas Muleriders*
W 35-14
September 22Northwestern State Demons*
W 48-20
October 6at Central Oklahoma State Bronchos*
W 35-10
October 13Sam Houston State Bearkats
L 24-18
October 20at Eastern New Mexico Greyhounds
  • Greyhound Stadium
  • Blackwater Draw, NM
W 40-30
October 27Texas A&I Javelinas
L 29-23
November 3Angelo State Rams
L 17-14
November 10at Howard Payne Yellowjackets
W 23-7
November 17Abilene Christian Wildcats
L 24-14
  • *Non-conference game

[1]

Postseason Awards

All-Americans

  • Alan Veingrad, First Team Offensive Tackle
  • Donnie White, Second Team Linebacker

LSC First Team

  • Javier Cardenas, Tight End
  • Bubba Elmore, Defensive Back
  • Wes Smith, Receiver
  • Alan Veingrad, Offensive Tackle
  • Donnie White, Linebacker
  • Curtis Williams, Center

LSC Second Team

  • Bruno Briones, Quarterback
  • Mark Copeland, Linebacker
  • Ricky Dirks, Tailback

LSC Honorable Mention

  • Stan Haggerty, Fullback
  • Larry Hamilton, Defensive Line
  • Ralph Oberdieck, Offensive Tackle
  • Mark Spencer, WR [2]

References

  1. "Lion Football History" (Press release). Texas A&M University Commerce Department of Athletics. December 12, 2016. Retrieved July 24, 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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