The document summarizes the top 75 football players and coaches in the 75-year history of the Lone Star Conference (LSC). It lists the names and provides brief highlights of several players and coaches who were honored, including many who went on to success in the NFL and Super Bowls. It also notes the LSC's championship success from 1969-1979 when it won 10 NAIA national titles.

1. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Wednesday, October 18, 2006
Contact: Melanie Robotham, (972) 234-0033
LSC Football standouts honored as part of 75th
anniversary celebration
RICHARDSON, Texas – The top 75 football players and coaches from the Lone Star
Conference’s first 75 years have been honored in a listing announced by league officials
Wednesday as part of a year-long anniversary celebration.
The LSC, known to be the oldest collegiate athletic conference in the southwestern
United States, is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year with a tribute to the outstanding
teams and great sports personalities. An NCAA Division II conference with 15 member
institutions in Oklahoma, New Mexico and Texas, the LSC was founded on April 25, 1931.
The 1931-32 athletic seasons were the first for the league.
The Top 75 listing is an impressive compilation of well-known names throughout both
college and professional football, with eight of the selections - Johnny Bailey, Rodney
Cason, Darrell Green, Pierce Holt, Wilbert Montgomery, Dwayne Nix, Richard Ritchie and
Gil Steinke – having been inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame.
At least six of the former LSC players on the list have gone on to win Super Bowl
rings, including an amazing four rings by former Steeler Dwight White and three by former
Bronco and Patriot Keith Traylor.
Twenty-nine members of the list participated during the LSC’s famed 11-year national
championship run in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA). In 11
years from 1969 to 1979, LSC teams won 10 NAIA National Championships. Some of the
greats from that era who made the list are Darrell Green, Harvey Martin, Dwight White,
Wilbert Montgomery and Clint Longley, plus coaches Gil Steinke and Jim Wacker.
Green left his mark in the LSC during the 70’s as a standout at A&I. The former
seven-time All-Pro defensive back for the Washington Redskins played in three Super
Bowls, winning in 1988 and 1992. He was also tabbed the World’s Fastest Athlete in 1991.
Martin was named to three All-America teams when he helped East Texas State (now
Texas A&M-Commerce) to the NAIA title in 1972. He went on to be a four-time Pro Bowl
selection and start in three Super Bowls, winning in 1978 and losing in 1976 and 1979 for
the Dallas Cowboys. Martin is one of five defensive players to win the Super Bowl MVP
award.
White, an All-American defensive end at ETSU, played in four Super Bowls and won
four Super Bowl rings as a member of the famed Pittsburgh Steelers “Steel Curtain”
defense. He was also named to the Pro Bowl in 1973 and 1974.
Montgomery left ACU as its all-time leading rusher after leading the Wildcats to the
1973 national title. He set a collegiate record with 70 touchdowns in his career before
playing in the NFL. In eight seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles, he set seven team
rushing records, received two Pro Bowl invitations and led the NFL with 2,012 all-purpose
yards in 1979.
Longley, a standout at ACU, led the Wildcats to the 1973 NAIA national
championship. He went on to play in the NFL for three years. Longley was with the
Cowboys for two seasons, including the 1976 Super Bowl team.
Steinke, the longtime Texas A&I head coach, finished his 22-year career with a record
of 182-61-4, while Southwest Texas (now Texas State) head coach Jim Wacker led the
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Members
Abilene Christian University
Angelo State University
Cameron University
University of Central Oklahoma
East Central University
Eastern New Mexico University
Midwestern State University
Northeastern State University
Southeastern Okla. St. University
Southwestern Okla. St. University
Tarleton State University
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Texas A&M University-Kingsville
Texas Woman’s University
West Texas A&M University
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Members
Abilene Christian University
Angelo State University
Cameron University
University of Central Oklahoma
East Central University
Eastern New Mexico University
Midwestern State University
Northeastern State University
Southeastern Okla. St. University
Southwestern Okla. St. University
Tarleton State University
Texas A&M University-Commerce
Texas A&M University-Kingsville
Texas Woman’s University
West Texas A&M University

2. Bobcats to 42-8 record which included three LSC titles and a pair of NCAA Division II national
championships in his four years at the helm.
Gene Upshaw, a former Javelina offensive lineman, is another notable name on the list. He is the
Executive Director of the NFL Players Association, after a successful 16-year pro career as a player. He
appeared in six Pro Bowls and was named Lineman of the Year in the AFC in 1973 and 1974. In 1977, he
was voted top lineman in the NFL. Upshaw is the only player in NFL history to play in three Super Bowls in
three different decades – in the 60’s, 70’s and 80’s.
Another TAMUK lineman on the list is Jermane Mayberry, a first round draft choice of the Eagles who
was All-Pro in 2002 and played in the 2005 Super Bowl. The former Javelina standout is currently with the
New Orleans Saints.
Holt, a three-time All-American for ASU, played for the 49ers in Super Bowls in 1989 and 1990,
winning both. He was also a Pro Bowl pick in 1992.
Two players who made the LSC’s Top 75 list are both current starters for the NFL’s hottest team this
year as Danieal Manning and Roberto Garza are both enjoying key roles for the undefeated Chicago Bears
after playing collegiately for ACU and TAMUK, respectively.
Below is the list of all 75 players and coaches in alphabetical order followed by a listing with
biographical information:
Name School Pos. Years Hometown
Joe Aska Central Oklahoma RB 1993-94 Oklahoma City, Okla.
Alfredo Avila Sul Ross DB
Johnny Bailey Texas A&I RB 1986-89 Houston, Texas/Jones
Autry Beamon East Texas State S 1971-73 Kaufman, Texas/Kaufman HS
Drew Beard Southeastern Oklahoma QB 2001-04 Rush Springs, Okla.
Stan Blinka Sam Houston State LB 1975-78
Phillip Boggs Midwestern State QB 1999-2003 Hallsville, Texas
Carlton Booe Northeastern State RB 1998-1999
J.W. Boren Tarleton State K 1999-02 Stephenville, Texas
Stan Carraway West Texas A&M WR 1985-86 Carson Calif.
Rodney Cason Angelo State OL 1968-71
Ned Cox Angelo State QB 1983-86
Larry Collins Texas A&I RB 1974-77 San Antonio, Texas /Edison
Romar Crenshaw Southeastern Oklahoma WR 2000-2003 Broken Bow, Okla.
Pence Dacus Texas State QB 1951-53
Karl Douglas Texas A&I QB 1967-70 Houston, Texas/Worthing
Grant Feasel Abilene Christian OL 1979-82
John Fitzgerald Central Oklahoma OL 1997-00 Oklahoma City, Okla.
Charlie Franklin Angelo State RB 1971-74
Cyril Friday Texas State LB 1980-83 Austin, Texas/LBJ HS
Gonzalo Garcia Texas State OG 1947-49
Roberto Garza Texas A&M-Kingsville OL 1997-2000 Rio Hondo, Texas /Rio Hondo

3. Jim Gray East Texas State QB 1951-53
Darrell Green Texas A&I DB 1978, 1980-82 Houston, Texas/Jones
Andy Hawkins Texas A&I LB 1976-79 Van Vleck, Texas/Van Vleck
David Hill Texas A&I TE 1972-75 San Antonio, Texas/Highlands
Pierce Holt Angelo State DT 1984-87 Marlin, Texas
Arthur James East Texas State RB 1967-69 Texarkana, Texas/Dunbar HS
Randy Johnson Texas A&I QB 1962-65 San Antonio, Texas
Steve Kelly Tarleton State QB 1999-01 Burleson, Texas
Rex Lamberti Abilene Christian QB 1984-86, 1993
Clint Longley Abilene Christian QB 1971-73 Wichita Falls, Texas
Clay Lowry Sam Houston State WR 1976-79
Johnny Luter Central Oklahoma LB 1994-98 Lawton, Okla.
Danieal Manning Abilene Christian DB 2003-05 Corsicana, Texas
Harvey Martin East Texas State DE 1969-72 Dallas/South Oak Cliff HS
Kevin Mathis East Texas State CB 1993-96 Gainesville, Texas
Jermane Mayberry Texas A&M-Kingsville OL 1993-95 Floresville, Texas /Floresville
Todd Mayfield West Texas A&M QB 1984-86 Panhandle, Texas
Sam McCord East Texas State QB 1957-59 Gainesville, Texas/Gainesville HS
Dustin McNeal Central Oklahoma OL 1994-97 Owasso, Okla.
Mike Miller Texas State QB 1978-81 La Grange, Texas
Cle Montgomery Abilene Christian WR 1974-77
Wilbert Montgomery Abilene Christian RB 1973-76 Greenville, Miss.
Mark Moseley Stephen F. Austin K 1967-69 Lanesville, Texas
Dwayne Nix Texas A&I TE 1965-68 Kingsville/H.M. King
Johnny Perkins Abilene Christian WR 1974-76
John Randle Texas A&I DE 1988-89 Hearne, Texas /Hearne
John Reese Texas State OT 1960-63 Freer, Texas
Dominic Rhodes Midwestern State RB 1999-2000 Abilene, Texas
Richard Ritchie Texas A&I QB 1973-76 Mineral Wells, Texas /Mineral Wells
Derrick Ross Tarleton State RB 2004-05 Huntsville, Texas
Ken Sanders Howard Payne DL
Heath Sherman Texas A&I RB 1985-88 El Campo, Texas /El Campo
Michael Sinclair Eastern New Mexico DL 1986-1990 Galveston, Texas
Chuck Sitton Abilene Christian DB 1974-77

4. Greg Stokes Angelo State DL 1992-95
Aundra Thompson East Texas State RB 1972-75 Richardson, Texas
Keith Traylor Central Oklahoma LB 1989-90 Malvern, Ark.
Darrell Tulley East Texas State RB 1936-38
Gene Upshaw Texas A&I OL 1963-67 Robstown, Texas /Robstown
Mike Walton Eastern New Mexico LB 1996-1999 Portales, NM
Clayton Weishuhn Angelo State LB 1978-81
Dwight White East Texas State DE 1968-71
Wade Wilson East Texas State QB 1977-80 Greenville, Texas
Wally Bullington Abilene Christian Coach 1968-76
Ron Harms Texas A&I Coach 1974-75, 1979-99 Houston, Texas /Lutheran
Ernest Hawkins East Texas State Coach 1964-85
Gary Howard Central Oklahoma Coach 1977-02 Tulsa, Okla.
Bill Miller Texas State Coach 1964-78
J.V. “Siki” Sikes East Texas State Coach 1954-63
M.A. “Catfish” Smith East Texas State Coach 1951-53
Gil Steinke Texas A&I Coach 1954-76 Ganado/Ganado
Jim Wacker Texas State Coach 1979-82
Jerry Vandergriff Angelo State Coach 1982-2004
Joe Aska Central Oklahoma RB 1993-94 Oklahoma City, Okla.
First-team All-LSC, Offensive Back of the Year, consensus first-team All-American and third in Harlon Hill Trophy balloting in
1994 after rushing for a school-record 1,629 yards.
Alfredo Avila Sul Ross DB
Avila posted a career high 5 interceptions (tying Andrew Jackson's performance against McMurry in 1990) in Sul Ross
State's 35-7 win over East Texas State in 1965. He had a season high 14 interceptions during the 1966 season to add to his
career of 36 (1963-1966), setting a school record. Avila also earned All-Conference and Little All-American Honors 1965-66.
Avila has something that only he and his Donna Redskins teammates can brag about -- a football state title. Avila was a key
figure of that 1961 Redskins team that won the Class AA state championship, and then was a success in both collegiate and
professional football. During the glory high school days in Donna, Avila also played on the Redskins basketball team that
finished fourth in the state tournament as a junior, and then he placed sixth in the 440-yard run at the State Track Meet as a
senior. He accepted a scholarship to play sports at Sul Ross College in Alpine, where he made varsity his freshman year in
football. The Lobos played in the 1964 All-Sports Bowl, won the Lone Star Conference championship in 1965, and
advanced to the NAIA championship game. He intercepted 16 passes in his senior season, when he was again named All-
LSC. He was drafted by the Washington Redskins in 1967, and played there during the pre-season. He also played with the
San Antonio Toros of the World Football League. Avila is currently a Professional Employer Specialist for Executive
Administration Services Incorporated (EASI) in San Antonio. He and his wife, Becky, have five children and two
grandchildren.
Johnny Bailey Texas A&I RB 1986-89 Houston/Jones
Three-time Harlon Hill Trophy recipient and runner-up the other year…all-time leading college rusher (6320) when he
concluded his career…Texas college all-time leading career rusher…AP Little All-America first team four years…AFCA All-
America first team four years…Football Writers of America All-America first team…College Football Hall of Fame…LSC Hall
of Honor…NCAA Division II Hall of Fame.
Autry Beamon East Texas State S 1971-73 Kaufman, Texas/Kaufman HS
A safety that won all-LSC and All-America honors all four years at A&M-Commerce.

5. Drew Beard Southeastern Oklahoma QB 2001-04 Rush Springs, Okla.
Beard completed his career as the most prolific offensive threat in Lone Star Conference history. The Rush Springs, Okla.
product amassed 9,684 yards of total offense while leading Southeastern to a 22-9 record and its lone trip to the NCAA
Division II playoffs in 2004. Beard was a multi-threat from the quarterback position accounting for 100 or more rushing yards
on eight occasions while passing for more than 300 yards four times. He twice eclipsed the century mark on the ground
while throwing for more than 300 yards through the air. Beard, a two-time first-team All-LSC selection, was a third-team
D2Football.com All-America selection in 2004.
Stan Blinka Sam Houston State LB 1975-78
Holds Bearkat career records for most tackles in a game (24), season (211) and career (536) ... played professional football
for the New York Jets from 1979 to 1983 and for the Denver Gold in the USFL in 1985.
Inducted into SHSU Lettermen's Hall of Honor 1985
Football letterman 1975 1976 1977 1978
Track letterman 1976 1977 1978 1979
NAIA All-America 1976 1977 1978
All-Lone Star Conference 1976 1977 1978
Phillip Boggs Midwestern State QB 1999-2003 Hallsville, Texas
A 2002 for the Harlon Hill Award, Boggs broke all MSU career passing records by completed 422-of-732 passes (20
interceptions) for 5,466 yards and 41 touchdowns in his career. He holds the MSU career total offense record of 6,988
yards. He set MSU records for single game passing yardage (429 vs. West Texas A&M, 2002) and has MSU longest ever
run from scrimmage, 95 yards (vs. SW Okla., 2003).
Carlton Booe Northeastern State RB 1998-1999
Booe rushed for 3,068 yards in two seasons and averaged 5.5 yards per carry over 23 games, leading NSU to the NCAA
Division II semifinals at Carson-Newman in 1999. Booe scored 34 touchdowns and averaged 133.7 yards per game during
his career. He also had 30 receptions for 286 yards and five TDs. One of the most impressive feats he accomplished was
establishing the NSU and LSC single game rushing record when he ran for 342 yards at Southeastern Oklahoma State,
coming just 40 yards shy of the NCAA record for all divisions. He was a two-time All-LSC North choice as well.
J.W. Boren Tarleton State K 1999-02 Stephenville, Texas
Boren holds the all-time school career scoring record with 313 points in 46 games from 1999-2002. He is also tops in the
following career categories: field goal attempts (83); field goals made (59); point after attempts (148); and PATs made (136).
He holds single-season records in field goals attempted (25, 2002); field goals made (17, 2002); PATs attempted (57, 2001);
and PATs made (52, 2001). He holds single-game records in field goals attempted (6, 10-21-00); field goals made (tied with
five, 10-21-00); PATs attempted (tied with eight, 10-6-01, 8-29-02 and 10-29-02); and PATs made (tied with eight, 10-6-01,
10-29-02 and 8-29-02). He led the team in scoring in 2000 (78), 2001 (94) and 2002 (90).
Stan Carraway West Texas A&M WR 1985-86 Carson Calif.
Stan Carraway transferred to WT from Cerritos (Calif.) JC as a 5-7, 150-pound wide receiver from Paramount, Calif. In his
two years at WT in 1985-86 Carraway caught 173 passes for 2,412 yards and 20 touchdowns. That’s a 13.9 yard per
average catch and 114.8 average yards per game. Ironically, his longest catch ever was for 51 yards. In 1986 he was part
of an offense that set seven school, four LSC, and one national team records. Carraway was selected first team All-LSC,
third team AP Little All-American, Football News first team All-American, and Kodak first team All-American after his 1986
season, in which he caught 94 passes for 1,175 yards and nine TD’s. He currently resides in Long Beach, Calif.
Rodney Cason Angelo State OL 1968-71
Cason is arguably the best offensive lineman to ever play at Angelo State. A three-time All-American, Cason was inducted
into the NFF Hall of Fame in 2001 along with his coach at the time, Grant Teaff. He was the first-ever three-time All-
American from the Ram football team. He was an 11th round draft choice of the New England Patriots in 1972.
Ned Cox Angelo State QB 1983-86
Cox ranks as ASU's all-time leader in passing yards (7,843), total offense (8,894), total plays (1,821), completions (389),
attempts (1,205) and passing touchdowns (56). To this day, Cox holds the ASU single-game passing record with 475 yards
against Texas A&M-Kingsville in 1986. The four-year starter had a school-record 13 games of 200-or-more passing yards
during his career. Was named first team All-LSC in 1984 and 1985. Earned honorable mention All-America honors by AP in
1985.
Larry Collins Texas A&I RB 1974-77 San Antonio/Edison
On teams that won three NAIA national titles and four LSC championships…team had 41-1-1 record with him in the
backfield…AP Little All-America, NAIA All-America…LSC Back of the Year…ranks in top five leading rushers in Texas
college history.
Romar Crenshaw Southeastern Oklahoma WR 2000-2003 Broken Bow, Okla.
Crenshaw is one of the most accomplished wide receivers in Lone Star Conference history. The 6-0, 185-pound Broken Bow
product tops the conference career charts with 92.1 receiving yards per game, most yards per reception with 23.2 and most
receiving touchdowns with 33. In 2001, Crenshaw led the conference in scoring with 114 points including 13 receiving

6. touchdowns and six rushing scores. Crenshaw had 14 games with 100 or more receiving yards including three with over 200
yards. Crenshaw, a two-time All-LSC selection, earned D2Football.com All-America honorable mention in 2001 and 2003.
Pence Dacus Texas State QB 1951-53
A First-Team All-Lone Star Conference pick as well as named Associated Press Little All-America as a senior. Completed
113-of-207 forward passes for 1,654 yards and 11 touchdowns as a senior. Still ranks fourth in all-time passing yards at
Texas State (3,904 yards). Averaged 193 yards of total offense per game as a senior.
Karl Douglas Texas A&I QB 1967-70 Houston/Worthing
NAIA All-America first team…quarterbacked teams that won two NAIA national championships and four LSC titles…team
had 41-4 record in his career.
Grant Feasel Abilene Christian OL 1979-82
1982 first team all-America; member of LSC all-Decade Team for the 1980s; Two-time first team all-LSC; played 11 years in
NFL, mostly with the Seattle Seahawks.
John Fitzgerald Central Oklahoma OL 1997-00 Oklahoma City, Okla.
Three-time first-team All-LSC North and Offensive Lineman of the Year. First-team All-American in 1998 and second-team
All-American in ’99 and ’00.
Charlie Franklin Angelo State RB 1971-74
Franklin earned second team All-American honors for the Rams in 1974 en route to becoming ASU second-leading rusher
all time with 3,659 yards. He ranks ninth on the LSC all-time rushing list. Earned first team All-LSC and second team All-
NAIA honors at running back in 1974.
Cyril Friday Texas State LB 1980-83 Austin, Texas/LBJ HS
A three-time All-Lone Star Conference First-Team selection who as named the LSC Defensive MVP as a senior. Was also a
two-time, second-team Associated Press Little All-America selection. Registered 362 career tackles at Texas State and
ranks second all-time at Texas State with 27.5 career quarterback sacks.
Gonzalo Garcia Texas State OG 1947-49
One of Texas State’s all-time great offensive linemen who was a three-time, First-Team All-Lone Star Conference selection
at offensive guard. Member of Texas State’s 1948 Lone Star Conference championship team.
Roberto Garza Texas A&M-Kingsville OL 1997-2000 Rio Hondo/Rio Hondo
Two-time AP Little All-America first team…two-time AFCA All-America first team…national champion in track &
field…currently starter for the Chicago Bears.
Jim Gray East Texas State QB 1951-53
Three-time All-American quarterback … QB of ETSTC team that started the 29 consecutive games and had a 30-game
unbeaten streak in the early 50s. MVP of the 1953 Tangerine Bowl where ET defeated Tennessee Tech 33-0. Holds ET
records with 6 TD passes in a game (vs. Austin College in 1952), averaged 11.0 yards per pass attempt in 1952 and had a
career average of 8.9 yards per pass attempt.
Darrell Green Texas A&I DB 1978, 1980-82 Houston, Texas/Jones
AP Little All-America first team…AFCA All-America first team…one of nation’s top sprinters in track & field…first round draft
choice…College Football Hall of Fame…NCAA Division II Hall of Fame…Texas Sports Hall of Fame…LSC Hall of Honor.
Andy Hawkins Texas A&I LB 1976-79 Van Vleck, Texas/Van Vleck
AP Little All-America first team…AFCA All-America first team…NAIA All-America first team…on NAIA national championship
teams in 1976 and 1979…had pro career after college.
David Hill Texas A&I TE 1972-75 San Antonio, Texas/Highlands
AP Little All-America first team…AFCA All-America first team…NAIA All-America first team…on NAIA national championship
and LSC title teams in 1974 and 1975…East-West Shrine game, American Bowl game, Japan All-Star game, College All-
Star game…had pro career with Detroit Lions.
Pierce Holt Angelo State DT 1984-87
Holt was a three-time All-American for the Rams at defensive tackle from 1985-87). He was inducted into the NFF Hall of
Fame in 1995 becoming the first of three representatives from ASU in the Hall. A two-time LSC Defensive Player of the
Year for the Rams, Holt was also a two-time academic All-LSC pick for ASU. He went on to an NFL career that earned him
two Super Bowl rings along with All-Pro honors and two Pro Bowl appearances.
Arthur James East Texas State RB 1967-69 Texarkana, TX/Dunbar HS
A three-time all-LSC selection, including unanimous and most valuable back honors in 1969, earned All-American honors
twice…three-time Lone Star Conference Rushing Leader.
Randy Johnson Texas A&I QB 1962-65 San Antonio, Texas /Sam Houston

7. AP Little All-America first team…LSC most valuable player in 1965…played in several post-season all-star games…first
round draft choice of the Atlanta Falcons.
Steve Kelly Tarleton State QB 1999-01 Burleson, Texas
Kelly ranked among national passing leaders throughout the season as he led Tarleton to a 10-3 overall record, a Lone Star
Conference co-championship and the school's first-ever NCAA playoff appearance. A three-year starter at Tarleton after
transferring from the University of Miami (Fla.), Steve passed for 3,411 yards and 27 touchdowns this year while completing
60 percent of his passes. The Burleson, Texas, native turned in a record-breaking season as he became Tarleton's all-time
leading passer and finished with school records for total offensive plays and yards in a career, passing yards in a season
and career, pass attempts in a season and career, pass completions in a season and career, pass completion percentage in
a season and career and touchdown passes in a season and career. Kelly, who passed for at least 200 yards in 20 of his
last 27 games, is the only Tarleton player to ever have passed for 2,000 yards in three consecutive seasons. He started
every game in the final three years of his career. He was named LSC South Division Offensive Back of the Year in 2001 and
earned first team All-LSC South honors each of the past two seasons after earning second team honors in 1999.
Rex Lamberti Abilene Christian QB 1984-86, 1993
LSC's all-time leader in completions (595), yards passing (7,934), yards passing per game (233.4), touchdown passes (84)
and total yards per game (221.9); Harlon Hill Award finalist in 1993; led nation in TD passes in 1986 (32), which is also the
LSC single-season record; honorable mention all-America in 1993.
Clint Longley Abilene Christian QB 1971-73
1973 first team all-America; led 1973 team to NAIA national title; fifth all-time leading passer in school history (6,037 yards).
Clay Lowry Sam Houston State WR 1976-79
Inducted into SHSU Lettermen's Hall of Honor 1986
Football letterman 1976 1977 1978 1979
All-Lone Star Conference 1977 1978 1979
NAIA All-America 1978
Ranks 2nd in career pass receiving for Sam Houston with 2,833 yards on 148 catches including 21 touchdown receptions
Johnny Luter Central Oklahoma LB 1994-98 Lawton, Okla.
Second-team All-LSC linebacker in 1995, first-team All-LSC linebacker in 1996 and came back from missing ’97 season to
injury to earn first-team All-LSC North, Linebacker of the Year and consensus first-team All-America honors in 1998.
Division II Linebacker of the Year by Football Gazette. School’s all-time leading tackler. Led team in unbeaten regular
season, No. 1 ranking and first-ever LSC title in 1998.
Danieal Manning Abilene Christian DB 2003-05
Named to 12 all-America teams in final two seasons; three-time first team all-LSC selection; three-time first team all-region
selection; first on ACU's all-time special teams touchdowns list with six; drafted 42nd by Chicago Bears in 2006 NFL Draft.
Harvey Martin East Texas State DE 1969-72 Dallas/South Oak Cliff HS
The 6-foot-6 defensive end was named to three All-America teams when he helped the Lions to the NAIA national
championship in 1972. He followed with an All-Pro career with the Dallas Cowboys. Super Bowl XII MVP.
Kevin Mathis East Texas State CB 1993-96 Gainesville, Texas
A four-year All-American cornerback … currently playing for the Atlanta Falcons.
Jermane Mayberry Texas A&M-Kingsville OL 1993-95 Floresville, Texas /Floresville
AP Little All-America first team…AFCA All-America first team…Senior Bowl participant…first round draft choice of the
Philadelphia Eagles…All-Pro selection…currently with New Orleans Saints.
Todd Mayfield West Texas A&M QB 1984-86 Panhandle, Texas
Mayfield was a 6-0, 185-pound quarterback from Panhandle, Texas, who certainly had WT roots. His father, Bill, was the WT
quarterback in 1959-60, and his uncle, Gene, was the QB in 1945 and 1948-50 and head coach from 1971-76. In 1985,
WT’s last year as a Division I school and in the Missouri Valley Conference, he set 11 school and five MVC records, when
he passed for 3,432 yards and led the Buffs to a 6-3-1 record. In 1986, he led the Buffs to a 7-4 record and the Lone Star
Conference championship, while passing for 3,664 yards on 317 completions of 515 attempts (61.5%) and 31 TD’s and 20
interceptions. He set seven school, three LSC, and four national records. Mayfield was selected first team All-LSC, third
team AP Little All-American, Football News honorable mention All-American, and the Scholar-Athlete Award from the
National Football Foundation and Hall of Fame in 1986. His three year totals from 1984-86 were 630 completions out of
1,036 attempts (60.9%) for 7,424 yards with 56 touchdowns and 38 interceptions. His most prolific passing game was Nov.
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, 1985, when he was 30 of 37 for 565 yards and five TD’s against New Mexico State. Mayfield is currently an attorney in
Amarillo, Texas.
Sam McCord East Texas State QB 1957-59 Gainesville, TX/Gainesville HS
A two-time All-American quarterback, “Stumblin’ Sam” led the Lions to a 28-3-0 record over three seasons, which included
two Tangerine Bowl victories and three LSC titles.

8. Dustin McNeal Central Oklahoma OL 1994-97 Owasso, Okla.
First-team All-LSC in 1996, first-team All-LSC North and Offensive Lineman of Year in ’97. Consensus first-team All-
American in 1997.
Mike Miller Texas State QB 1978-81 La Grange, Texas
Named the Lone Star Conference’s Offensive Most Valuable Player in 1981 as he helped lead Texas State to its first NCAA
Division II national championship. Named First-Team All-LSC as a senior when he completed 100-of-206 passes for 1,837
yards and four touchdowns.
Cle Montgomery Abilene Christian WR 1974-77
Had 1,168 receiving yards on 1977 NAIA Division I national championship team; only Wildcat to play on a Super Bowl
champion (1983 Los Angeles Raiders).
Wilbert Montgomery Abilene Christian RB 1973-76
Named Offensive MVP of ACU's all-Century team; ACU's all-time leading rusher (3,047 yards); led ACU to 1973 NAIA
national championship; set a collegiate record with 70 touchdowns in his career; NFL all-pro with the Philadelphia Eagles;
member of the College Football Hall of Fame.
Mark Moseley Stephen F. Austin K 1967-69 Lanesville, Texas
Mark DeWayne Moseley (born 1948 in Lanesville, Texas), is a former professional American football placekicker who played
for the Philadelphia Eagles (1970), the Houston Oilers (1971-1972), the Washington Redskins (1974-1986), and the
Cleveland Browns (1986). He was the last full-time straight on placekicker in the NFL; a dinosaur in an era where NFL
kickers had long since used the soccer style that was introduced by Pete and Charlie Gogolak in the 1960's and was
popularized by such players such as Jan Stenerud. Additionally, Mark Moseley is the only kicker in NFL history to win the
Most Valuable Player Award; he did so in the strike-shortened 1982 season. His team (the Redskins) went on to defeat the
Miami Dolphins in Super Bowl XVII, in no small part due to Moseley, who kicked two field goals in the game and made all 3
of his extra point attempts. The Redskins went back to the Super Bowl the following season, facing the Los Angeles Raiders
in Super Bowl XVIII, but this time they were blown out 38-9, at the time the most lopsided score in Super Bowl history.
Moseley's field goal in the first quarter was the only points for the Redskins in the first half. Then in the second half they
scored a touchdown, but Moseley's extra point was blocked and they did not score again for the rest of the game. Moseley
left the Redskins as their all time leading scorer with 1,206 points in the middle of the 1986 season, finishing the year with
the Browns and retiring after the season ended at age 38. In his 16 NFL seasons, Moseley kicked 300 out of 457 field goals
(65%), 482 out of 512 extra points (94%), and scored a total of 1,382 points. Before his NFL career, Moseley played for
Stephen F. Austin University, where his number was retired and Texas A&M University.
Dwayne Nix Texas A&I TE 1965-68 Kingsville/H.M. King
Three-time AP Little All-America first team…College Football Hall of Fame.
Johnny Perkins Abilene Christian WR 1974-76
ACU's all-time leading receiver (2,529 yards); two-time first team all-America; three-time first team all-LSC; Wildcats' highest
draft choice (31st pick in 1977 by New York Giants).
John Randle Texas A&I DE 1988-89 Hearne/Hearne
AP Little All-America first team…LSC outstanding lineman in 1988 and 1989…All-Pro player for the Minnesota Vikings after
collegiate career.
John Reese Texas State OT 1960-63 Freer, Texas
Two-time NAIA All-America and First-Team All-Lone Star Conference pick. Member of the Bobcats’ 1963 10-0, LSC
Championship team.
Dominic Rhodes Midwestern State RB 1999-2000 Abilene, Texas
Midwestern State’s all-time leading rusher, gaining 2,541 yards in just two seasons at MSU. Rushed for 1,387 yards in
2000 to set the MSU record for a season (and is third on that list with 1,154 yards in 1999). Holds MSU season and career
records for touchdowns (18 in 2000, 29 for career), scoring (108 points in 2000, 174 for career). Currently starts for the
Indianapolis Colts.
Richard Ritchie Texas A&I QB 1973-76 Mineral Wells/Mineral Wells
As a starter, went 39-0 with Javelinas…three NAIA national titles and four LSC championships…AP Little All-America first
team…NAIA All-America first team…LSC Back of the Year in 1975 and 1976…College Football Hall of Fame…LSC Hall of
Honor.
Derrick Ross Tarleton State RB 2004-05 Huntsville, Texas
Derrick Ross is a member of the Kansas City Chiefs in the National Football League. Ross, who was a First Team
Daktronics All-Southwest Region pick as well as a D2Football.com Second Team All-America pick and a First Team Don
Hansen’s Football Gazette All-Southwest Region member, finished the 2005 season as the No. 3 rusher in the country. He
recorded 1,512 yards on 236 carries in nine games this season, and he scored 13 rushing touchdowns and one receiving
touchdown while catching 17 passes for 192 yards. Ross averaged 6.4 yards per carry and 168.0 yards per contest. He led
nation for first three weeks in rushing yards per game. The senior had three 200+ yard games this season and set a school

9. record for single-game rushing total with 269 yards against Western New Mexico (9/10). Ross scored a touchdown in every
contest, including three against Midwestern State (10/8) and four against Eastern New Mexico (10/15), and he rushed for
over 100 yards in all but one game season. The senior put up the second-most rushing yards in a single-season in school
history this year and led the LSC in rushing and all-purpose yards (189.3) this season. He was third in scoring in the
conference and first on his team. Ross was named the 2005 LSC South Division Offensive Back of the Year and was a First
Team All-LSC honoree. He was named the 2005 South Division Preseason Offensive Player of the Year and was named to
the Second Team All-Underappreciated Team by Consensus Draft Services as the only NCAA Division II player to make the
top two offensive teams prior to this season. The senior was named Third Team CollegeSportsReport.com Preseason All-
America Team and received honors as a Don Hansen's Football Gazette Preseason All-American. Ross holds Tarleton's
school record for single-season rushing yards with 1,560 in 10 games (2004) and the school record for 134 points in 2004.
He is second all-time with 218 points scored in a career. The senior set a school record with 22 touchdowns in one season
(2004) and in a career (35). He is second on the all-time career rushing list with 3,072 yards in 19 games and holds the
school record for single-season yards per game (168.0 in 2005) and in career yards per game average (161.7). Ross is first
and fourth in single-season carries in school history. He was named to the Don Hansen's Football Gazette All-America Team
as a junior in 2004, and he is a two-time Harlon Hill candidate. Ross was also named a first team all-conference and second
team Don Hansen's Football Gazette All-Southwest Region in 2004. As a junior, he was a Second Team Daktronics Division
II All-Southwest Region honoree.
Ken Sanders Howard Payne DL
Sanders played in the NFL for nine seasons including stints with the Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings after being
selected by the Lions in the 3
rd
round of the 1972 NFL Draft.
Heath Sherman Texas A&I RB 1985-88 El Campo/El Campo
Ranks in the top five leading college rushers in Texas college history…blocker for Johnny Bailey in three of Bailey’s four
collegiate years…later played for Philadelphia Eagles.
Michael Sinclair Eastern New Mexico DL 1986-1990 Galveston, Texas
Michael Sinclair enters his second season on the West Texas A&M coaching staff and will coach the defensive line.
Sinclair, a Beaumont, Texas, native, played for Carthel at Eastern New Mexico from 1986-1990, medically redshirting one
season. He went on to play 12 seasons in the NFL, including 11 with the Seattle Seahawks (1992-2001) before playing for
the Philadelphia Eagles in 2002. At ENMU, Sinclair was the Lone Star Conference Defensive Lineman and Defensive
Player of the Year his senior season, after recording 16 sacks, including four in a game vs. the University of Central
Oklahoma. Sinclair was also named to the LSC All-Decade Team. Sinclair was drafted in the sixth-round in the 1991 NFL
draft, and went on to be a three-time Pro-Bowl selection, from 1996-'98. In 1998, Sinclair led the NFL with 16.5 sacks, a
mark that is still the Seahawks' team record, and he is second on Seattle's career sack list with 73.5 while wearing a
Seahawks' jersey. Sinclair also is tied for the most sacks in a game with four in 1996, as well as tied for the most forced
fumbles in a season with seven in 1998 and second with six in 1997, along with 24 forced fumbles in a career to rank
second on Seattle's career list. He also led the American Football Conference in sacks for two seasons. In 1998, Sinclair
received the Steve Largent Award, presented every year to the player who best exemplifies the spirit, dedication and
integrity of the Seattle Seahawks, and named after former Seahawks' legendary receiver Steve Largent. In addition to his
sack and fumbles, Sinclair also scored two touchdowns in his NFL career, falling on a fumble in the endzone and 1997, as
well as returning a fumble 65 yards for a TD in 2000. Sinclair was a first-team Associated Press All-Pro in 1998 and also
won a World Bowl Ring with the Sacramento Surge in 1992, after leading the team and tied for the league lead in sacks,
being named to the All-World League Team. Sinclair resides in Amarillo.
Chuck Sitton Abilene Christian DB 1974-77
1977 first team all-America; two-time all-LSC selection; captain on 1977 NAIA Division I national title team.
Greg Stokes Angelo State DL 1992-95
Stokes was a three-time All-America pick for the Rams from 1993-95. He ranks second on the ASU all-time tackles list
behind Weishuhn with 434 career stops. Stokes was named first team All-LSC after both the 1994 and 1995 seasons.
Tabbed the J.V. Sikes Award winner after both seasons as well as the LSC's top defensive lineman. Also honored as
second team Academic All-American as a junior and senior. Was killed in a one-car accident on Nov. 5, 1995, prior to his
final collegiate game. He was posthumously the second of two Harlon Hill Trophy finalists.
Aundra Thompson East Texas State RB 1972-75 Richardson, Texas
Holds the ETSU record with 1,796 rushing yards in a season, averaging 160.8 yards a game in 1975 … rushed for 3,757
career yards … honorable mention NAIA All-American in 1975.
Keith Traylor Central Oklahoma LB 1989-90 Malvern, Ark.
Two-time first-team All-LSC pick at linebacker who has gone on to a long NFL career. Still active, now with the Miami
Dolphins as a defensive lineman. Has won three Super Bowl rings, two with Denver and one with New England.
Darrell Tulley East Texas State RB 1936-38
A first-team AP All-America in 1938 (believed to be the very first first-teamer in LSC History) … helped lead ETSTC to the
1937 and 1938 Lone Star Conference titles. Was an honorable mention AP All-America in 1937.
Gene Upshaw Texas A&I OL 1963-67 Robstown/Robstown

10. Participated in Senior Bowl, Coaches’ All-America Bowl and College All-Star game…first round draft choice of Oakland…All-
Pro numbers times…played in the Super Bowl in 1968 and lost but he went on to win a ring in the 1977 and 1981 Super
Bowls…Texas Sports Hall of Fame…LSC Hall of Honor…Pro Football Hall of Fame…currently the executive director of the
NFL Players Association.
Mike Walton Eastern New Mexico LB 1996-1999 Portales, NM
Walton started at middle linebacker all 44 games during his time at Eastern, setting an ENMU record with 515 career
tackles, with 58 for a loss, 12 forced fumbles, and three interceptions. He was named to four All-America teams, selected
First Team All-LSC South twice, and was LSC –South Defensive Lineman of the Year in 1998.
Clayton Weishuhn Angelo State LB 1978-81
Weishuhn ended his career at ASU's all-time leader tackler with 523 stops during his time with the Rams. He earned All-
America honors after both the 1980 and 1981 seasons by Kodak and the NAIA. Led the Rams in tackles in each of his final
three seasons. Three-time first team All-LSC selection at linebacker. Twice named the J.V. Sikes Award winner (1980-81)
as LSC's top lineman.
Dwight White East Texas State DE 1968-71
An All-American defensive end … helped lead the ET “Blue Gang” defense of the early 70s, setting the defense in place for
the 1972 national championship … went on to become an All-Pro and win four Super Bowl rings with the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Wade Wilson East Texas State QB 1977-80
A Member of the LSC Hall of Honor … led ETSU to a semifinalist finish in the 1980 NAIA playoffs … threw for 4,616 career
yards
Wally Bullington Abilene Christian Coach 1968-76
Led the Wildcats to the 1973 NAIA Division I title and a 1976 Shrine Bowl victory; ACU's director of athletics for 20 years.
Ron Harms Texas A&I Coach 1974-75, 1979-99 Houston/Lutheran
Harms was the offensive coordinator in 1974-75 when Javelinas went 25-0, won two NAIA national titles and two LSC
championships…returned as head coach in 1979 and won NAIA national title his first year…won 11 LSC titles in 21 seasons
as head coach...LSC coach of the year.
Ernest Hawkins East Texas State Coach 1964-85
As the head coach from 1964 to 1985, he compiled a 132-102-6 record, winning or sharing four LSC titles. His 1972 team
won the NAIA national championship.
Gary Howard Central Oklahoma Coach 1977-02 Tulsa, Okla.
Coached UCO when made transition from NAIA to NCAA Division II and the LSC in late 1980s. Winningest coach in school
history wit 162-105-6 record. Led Bronchos to 1998 and ’99 LSC titles and the Division II playoffs in 1996, ’98 and ’99.
Bill Miller Texas State Coach 1964-78
All-time winningest coach at Texas State, posted a 94-53-3 record (63.7 winning percentage). Led Texas State to a 1971
LSC co-championship.
M.A. “Catfish” Smith East Texas State Coach 1951-53
Led East Texas State to the 1953 and 1954 Tangerine Bowls (both on Jan. 1), beating Tenn. Tech 33-0 and tying Arkansas
State 7-7 (considered to be the National Championship game that year) … Led ET on a 29-game winning streak and 30-
game unbeaten streak. Had a record at ETSU of 30-2-1 and three consecutive unbeaten conference championships.
Turned down offers to coach SMU while at ET.
J.V. “Siki” Sikes East Texas State Coach 1954-63
Directed East Texas State to five Lone Star Conference titles before passing away in 1963. Directed ET to Tangerine Bowl
wins following the 1956 and 1957 seasons (both were played in 1957) … posted a 63-34-4 record.
Gil Steinke Texas A&I Coach 1954-76 Ganado/Ganado
Coached teams that won six NAIA national championships…teams won 10 LSC titles…..had 182-61-4 record…..coach of
the year numerous times…Texas Sports Hall of Fame…College Football Hall of Fame…LSC Hall of Honor…
Jim Wacker Texas State Coach 1979-82
In four seasons, led Texas State to three Lone Star Conference championships and a pair of NCAA Division II national titles.
Posted a 42-8 (.840) winning percentage during his career at Texas State, including a 27-1 record his final two seasons.
Jerry Vandergriff Angelo State Coach 1982-2004 Tulia, Texas
Jerry Vandergriff spent 23 seasons as the head football coach at Angelo State University. During his time with the Rams, he
tallied a career coaching record of 143-101-2, including a 91-58-1 record in Lone Star Conference play. He led ASU to four
NCAA Division II postseason appearances, including a trip to the national semifinals in 1989. He was a three-time LSC
Coach of the Year, earning the honor in 1984, 1987 and 1997. He coached 112 first team all-conference selections in his 23
years at ASU, including nine J.V. Sikes Award winners (outstanding lineman), two J. W. Rollins Award winners (outstanding

11. back) and 1992 Freshman of the Year Greg Stokes. He guided the Rams to LSC championships in 1984 and 1987 and
back-to-back LSC South Divisional crowns in 1999 and 2000. During his time as the head coach at ASU, the Rams boasted
38 different players that earned All-America honors. Vandergriff began his association with ASU in 1960 when the Tulia,
Texas, native served as a quarterback for then San Angelo College. In his only year with the team, he quarterbacked SAC
to a 7-3 record and a bid in the Hospitality Bowl in Gulfport, Miss. That team would be the last one fielded by the school until
it expanded to a four-year university in 1964. He would transfer to Corpus Christi University where he earned All-America
honors and graduated in 1964. Vandergriff returned to ASU in the fall of 1971 as he was hired as the offensive coordinator
for the Rams under legendary coach Grant Teaff. During his 11 years as the Rams' offensive coordinator, the ASU offense
averaged 300 or more yards per game on nine occasions. He developed four All-American tailbacks and three LSC rushing
leaders. He was part of the ASU coaching staff that won the NAIA national title in 1978 with a perfect 14-0 record. He
retired after the 2004 season as the program's all-time winningest coach. He also served as ASU's Men's Athletic Director
until his retirement.
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