1993 East Texas State Lions football team

The 1993 East Texas State Lions football team represented East Texas State University in the 1993 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 fifth the Lone Star Conference.

1993 East Texas State Lions football
Conference	Lone Star Conference
1993 record	5-6 (1-4 LSC)
Head coach	Eddie Vowell (8th season)
Home stadium	Memorial Stadium (Capacity: 10,000)

1993 Lone Star Conference football standings
	Conf							Overall
Team	W		L		T			W		L		T
No. 19 Texas A&M–Kingsville $^	5	–	0	–	0			7	–	6	–	0
Abilene Christian	3	–	2	–	0			7	–	3	–	0
Angelo State	3	–	2	–	0			7	–	3	–	0
Central Oklahoma	2	–	3	–	0			7	–	3	–	0
East Texas State	1	–	4	–	0			5	–	6	–	0
Eastern New Mexico	1	–	4	–	0			1	–	8	–	1
$ – Conference champion ^ – NCAA Division II playoff participant Rankings from NCAA Division II Football Committee poll

Schedule

Date	Opponent	Rank	Site	Result
September 4	Central Arkansas Bears*	No. 6	Memorial Stadium Commerce, TX	W 16-13
September 11	Northwest Missouri State Bearcats*	No. 5	Mel Tjeerdsma Field Maryville, MO	W 45-11
September 18	at Henderson State Reddies*	No. 5	Carpenter-Haygood Stadium Arkadelphia, AR	L 7-0
September 25	at Northwestern Louisiana State Demons*	No. 19	Turpin Stadium Natchitoches, LA	L 30-19
October 2	No. 10 Central Oklahoma Bronchos	No. 20	Memorial Stadium Commerce, TX	W 30-27
October 9	at Texas A&I Javelinas	No. 12	Javelina Stadium Kingsville, TX	L 28-3
October 16	Delta State Statesmen*		Memorial Stadium Commerce, TX	W 19-14
October 23	Eastern New Mexico Greyhounds		Greyhound Stadium Blackwater Draw, NM	L 15-0
October 30	Abilene Christian Wildcats		Memorial Stadium Commerce, TX	L 17-10
November 6	at No. 13 Angelo State Rams		San Angelo Stadium San Angelo, TX	L 31-8
November 13	Texas Southern Tigers		Memorial Stadium Commerce, TX	W 16-7
*Non-conference game Rankings from Coaches' Poll released prior to the game

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Postseason Awards

All-Americans

• Fred Woods, Linebacker, First Team (Consensus)
• Billy Watkins, Placekicker, First Team
• Duane Hicks, Defensive Tackle, Third Team
• Kevin Mathis, Cornerback, Honorable Mention

Cubby Gillingwater, Punter, Honorable Mention

LSC First Team

• Eric Herrick, Offensive Guard
• Duane Hicks, Defensive Tackle
• Fred Woods, Linebacker

LSC Second Team

• Clint Dolezel, Quarterback
• Cubby Gillingwater, Punter
• Brian Jones, Offensive Tackle
• Kevin Mathis, Cornerback
• Billy Watkins, Kicker
• Donald Wesley, Wide Receiver

LSC Honorable Mention

• Marcus Gates, Defensive Back
• Michael Hightower, Running Back
• Clarence Nobles, Linebacker [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.