1981 East Texas State Lions football team

The 1981 East Texas State Lions football team represented East Texas State University in the 1981 NCAA Division II football season. They were led by head coach Ernest Hawkins, who was in his 17th 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.

1981 East Texas State Lions football
ConferenceLone Star Conference
1981 record7–4 (4–2 LSC)
Head coachErnest Hawkins (17th season)
Home stadiumMemorial Stadium
(Capacity: 10,000)
1981 Lone Star Conference football standings
Conf  Overall
TeamW L T  W L T
No. 4 Southwest Texas State $^ 6 1 0  13 1 0
Texas A&I 5 2 0  9 2 0
Abilene Christian 5 2 0  8 2 0
Angelo State 5 2 0  8 3 0
East Texas State 4 3 0  7 4 0
Sam Houston State 2 5 0  3 7 0
Howard Payne 1 6 0  3 7 0
Stephen F. Austin 0 7 0  1 10 0
  • $ Conference champion
  • ^ NCAA Division II playoff participant
Rankings from NCAA Division II Football Committee poll

Schedule

DateOpponentSiteResult
September 12Cameron Aggies*
  • Memorial Stadium
  • Commerce, Texas
W 17-13
September 17at Southern Arkansas Muleriders*
L 39-37
September 26Central Oklahoma State Bronchos
  • Memorial Stadium
  • Commerce, TX
W 31–28
October 3Northwestern Louisiana State Demons
  • Turpin Stadium
  • Natchitoches, LA
W 28-21
October 10Sam Houston State Bearkats
  • Memorial Stadium
  • Commerce, TX
W 37-14
October 17Howard Payne Yellowjackets
  • Yellowjacket Stadium
  • Brownwood, TX
W 42-0
October 21at No. 3 Abilene Christian Wildcats
  • Shotwell Stadium
  • Abilene, TX
L 19-14
October 31Southwest Texas State
  • Evans Field
  • San Marcos, TX
L 38-7
November 7Texas A&I Javelinas
  • Memorial Stadium
  • Commerce, Texas
W 37-13
November 14Stephen F. Austin State Lumberjacks
  • Memorial Stadium
  • Commerce, TX
W 30-6
November 21at Angelo State Rams
  • San Angelo Stadium
  • San Angelo, TX
L 44-32
  • *Non-conference game
  • Rankings from Coaches' Poll released prior to the game

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Postseason awards

All-Americans

  • Cary Noiel, First Team Running Back

All-Lone Star Conference

LSC First Team

  • Cary Noiel, Running Back

LSC Second Team

  • Anthony Brock, Linebacker
  • Frank Moore, Tight End
  • Peter Roos, Offensive Tackle
  • Ted Sample, Fullback
  • Darren Smith, Defensive Back
  • Randy Smith, Tight End

LSC Honorable Mention

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References

  1. "Lion Football History" (Press release). Texas A&M University Commerce Department of Athletics. December 12, 2016. Retrieved July 20, 2019.
  2. "A&M-Commerce Football Award History" (Press release). Texas A&M University Commerce Department of Athletics. December 12, 2016. Retrieved July 17, 2019.
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