2014 Texas A&M–Commerce Lions football team
American college football season
The 2014 Texas A&M–Commerce Lions football team represented Texas A&M University–Commerce in the 2014 NCAA Division II football season . They were led by head coach Colby Carthel , who was in his second season at Texas A&M–Commerce. The Lions played their home games at Memorial Stadium and were members of the Lone Star Conference (LSC). With a 9–3 record, the Lions were outright Lone Star champions for the first time since 1990. They were selected to participate in the C.H.A.M.P.S. Heart of Texas Bowl , where they defeated East Central in their first postseason win since the 1991 NCAA Division II playoffs.
Schedule
Date Time Opponent Rank Site TV Result Attendance September 4 7:00 p.m. East Texas Baptist * W 98–206,327
September 13 6:00 p.m. Stephen F. Austin * SFA All-Access L 17–387,821
September 20 10:00 a.m. vs. Texas A&M–Kingsville W 55–2013,024
September 27 4:00 p.m. at Eastern New Mexico W 48–322,347
October 4 7:00 p.m. Tarleton State Memorial Stadium Commerce, TX W 53–256,103
October 11 7:00 p.m. at Angelo State W 41–404,863
October 18 7:00 p.m. West Texas A&M No. 23 Memorial Stadium Commerce, TX W 48–217,048
October 25 7:00 p.m. at Midwestern State No. 22 L 37–40 OT 8,521
November 1 4:00 p.m. McMurry Memorial Stadium Commerce, TX W 91–139,496
November 8 4:00 p.m. Tarleton State* Memorial Stadium Commerce, TX (Lone Star Conference Playoff) W 56–494,556
November 15 4:00 p.m. Angelo State* No. 24 Memorial Stadium Commerce, TX (Lone Star Conference Playoff) L 33–353,227
December 6 6:00 p.m. vs. East Central * No. 24 W 72–2117,21
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Postseason awards
All-Americans
Ricky Collins , First Team Receiver
Vernon Johnson , First Team Receiver
Saul Martinez, Second Team Placekicer
Toni Pulu, Third Team Defensive Line
All-Lone Star Conference
LSC Superlatives
Defensive Player of the Year: Toni Pulu
Receiver of The Year: Vernon Johnson
LSC First Team
Ricky Collins, Wide Receiver
Ron Fields, Cornerback
Vernon Johnson, Wide Receiver
Saul Martinez, Kicker
Toni Pulu, Defensive End
Charlie Tuaau, Defensive Tackle
LSC Second Team
Steven Baker, Safety
Joe Bergeron, Running Back
Elwood Clement, Offensive Tackle
Izzy Eziakor, Safety
Tyrik Rollison, Quarterback
Davarus Shores, Linebacker
Seth Smith, Wide Receiver
Charles Woods, Linebacker
LSC Honorable Mention
Tyree Barton, Linebacker
Michael Boyefio, Center
Jordan DeCorte, Offensive Guard
Ashton Dorsey, Defensive End
Rumzee Fakhouri, Offensive Tackle
Shawn Hooks, Return Specialist
Traven Johnson, Cornerback
Taylor Peasha, Tight End
Cole Pitts, Linebacker
Cameron Rogers, Deep Snapper
Shane Thompson, Offensive Guard
Chase Thrasher, Punter [ 2]
References
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