The Lions finished the 2014 season having won its last 10 games versus Southland Conference schools from Louisiana. In that season, Southeastern outscores its opponents, 182-19, including six shutouts in eight games. Defensive back Robert Alford caps a storied career as he earns All-America honors from the Sports Network and Associated Press and is named the FCS National Defensive Player of the Year by Collegiate Sports Journal. The Lions are awarded a bid to play in the Tangerine Bowl but the players decline the offer. Redshirt freshman Jordan Wells sets a school and Southland Conference single-season record with 1,383 yards in kickoff returns and is named the league’s Freshman of the Year while finishing 10th overall for the Jerry Rice Award, given to the top freshman at the FCS level by The Sports Network. Hankins, who threw for a school-record 4,240 yards with 35 touchdowns, finishes seventh overall in voting for the Walter Payton Award, awarded to the top offensive player in I-AA. 2010-11 1954 1936 Main Navigation Menu. The Bennett play is selected as the No. He caps his stellar career by playing in the Senior Bowl where he serves as defensive co-captain and scores the South’s only touchdown on an interception return. 4 national seed in the program’s first-ever trip to the NCAA Football Subdivision playoffs. The official 2021 Football Roster for the Frisco Fighters Fighters Jan 22, Southeastern Louisiana (5-14) Loss vs. McNeese State, 61-77 20. Here is the complete 2020 SEC football schedule. The Lions end the season on Nov. 17 with a 31-14 win over Nicholls State to claim the River Bell for the first time in four years, but head coach Mike Lucas is relieved of his coaching duties four days later. After a solid 2-0 start which saw Southeastern ranked in the opening Division I-AA polls, consecutive losses to Stephen F. Austin and Southwest Texas starts a roller-coaster ride for the remainder of the season. The Lions bounce back from an early 14-0 deficit to take a halftime lead. Mack Boatner is drafted in the ninth round of the NFL Draft by the Miami Dolphins. The Lions have their season shortened to 10 games after the season-opener against Jacksonville was cancelled due to Hurricane Katrina. Lion football restarts at Southeastern with Hal Mumme, formally at Kentucky, as the head coach. On The Roster: Emory Jones, RSO Anthony Richardson, FR. The Lions begin the return to prominence going 5-4 including wins over Southwestern Louisiana, Northeast Louisiana and Northwestern State. SLU continued its dominance versus in-state league foes, sweeping McNeese, Nicholls and Northwestern State for the fourth time in five years. Don finished his two-year career at SLU ranked second in school history in total offense – 2,761 yards and second in passing yardage, 2,193 yards. 1960 2007 In 1964, Ellis Johnson is drafted in the third round by the Boston Patriots and is Southeastern’s highest selection at that time. Quarterback Nathan Stanley (Casino del Sol, East-West Shrine Game) and linebacker Devan Walker (Texas vs. Nation All-Star Game) compete in collegiate all-star games. Belton breaks a record which had stood for nearly 30 years and that was set by Tulane’s Eddie Price (3,095) as he led the Green Wave from 1946-49. The Gators force 18 turnovers and hold the Vols to less than 50 points in a SEC game for the first time in six seasons. Mike Lucas is named the Coach-of-the-Year by the Louisiana Sports Writers Association. 15 Texas State in Strawberry Stadium. Swanson takes over the program following the opening season and leads the Lions for seven seasons (1931-37). Here's a look at the SEC schedule … In 1964, Galloway’s final season, the Lions are 6-3 and close out the year with two straight wins. Galloway, who was a member of Southeastern’s 8-0-1 squad of 1936, roams the sidelines from 1951-64. 2008 1955 Southeastern’s final year of football prior to the program being discontinued. 2014-17 His success doesn't go unnoticed by his peers, as he was named the GSC's Coach of the Year four times and is the only Southeastern coach to be enshrined in the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame. Vision. It was under Dale in 1970 that the Lions produce their first All-American since 1961 as linebacker Ronnie Hornsby blossomed as a senior. Playing a rugged non-conference schedule that includes I-A bowl participants Southern Miss and Texas Tech, the Lions finish with a 2-9 record. Tip of the hat to Thomas Goldcamp at 247Sports. Trending. After Ron Roberts resigned to take over as defensive coordinator at UL Lafayette, Frank Scelfo was named the 16th head football coach in program history on January 30. In 1979, near-misses erase the promise of what could be another unbelievable season in the Lion annals. Players. 17 McNeese State sets the tone for the rest of the season. Junior defensive back Tommy Connors is named All-America by both the Associated Press and the Sports Network. The team reaches as high as second in one poll and finishes fourth in the NAIA rankings. Dating back to the 1954 season and including the four wins to open the ‘55 campaign, the Lions win 13 straight contests. Playing without quarterback Brian Babin and receiver Simmie Yarborough, Southeastern rallies behind backup quarterback Tyler Beatty and edges No. Offensive lineman Lyle Walker inks a contract with the Dallas Cowboys. The Lions defeat Northwestern State, 26-21, in Condell’s first game as acting coach and rallies for a 30-27 overtime win at Sam Houston State - its first SLC road win since 2005. Freshman Football Schedule. Following his final campaign, Belton’s jersey - No. 24 Central Arkansas. It is a successful jump for Southeastern which made the move to Division IAA  for the 1980 season. The 2020 Southeastern Conference football season is nearly upon us with only mere days separating us from gridiron glory. In his first year after transferring from Oregon, junior quarterback Bryan Bennett is named the Southland Conference Player of the Year, as well as the Louisiana Offensive Player and Newcomer of the Year. The 2012 Southeastern Louisiana Lions football team represented Southeastern Louisiana University in the 2012 NCAA Division I FCS football season.The Lions were led by new head coach Ron Roberts and played their home games at Strawberry Stadium.They are a member of the Southland Conference.They finished the season 5–6, 5–2 in Southland play to finish in third place. The Alcorn State game, scheduled for Sept. 8, is pushed back two days later and the Lions eventually get underway with a 48-21 victory. Eight players are named to the All-Southland Conference team. The Lions roll off a 10-game winning streak and earn the No. The only blemish on the record is a scoreless tie against Pearl River Junior College. 1976 Plus, explore all of your favorite teams' player rosters on FOXSports.com today! Legendary baseball coach and former football All-American Pat Kenelly guides the team from 1965-71 and manages just one winning campaign - 5-4 in 1965 - but puts together some memorable moments. The official 2019 Football schedule for the Southeastern Oklahoma State University Savage Storm Southeastern manages to string together two more wins but a team made up mostly of underclassmen, drops their last five games to finish with a 4-7 record. 35 -retired. In its first season of membership in the Gulf Star Conference, Southeastern manages only a 2-8-1 record as turnovers plague the team. “Red” Swanson. The Lions fall just short, as UNH scores a touchdown in the final minute to earn a 20-17 victory and a berth in the FCS semifinals. 1 Dawn Wells; 2 Serial Killer Dies; 3 New Years Rockin Eve; 4 Jamie Raskin Son; 5 Veterans United; 6 MF Doom Dead; 7 Domain Names; 8 Custom T-Shirts; 9 Brawl At Bowl Game; 10 Phyllis Mcguire Dies; Top Searches Holiday Gifts. After going through two coaches in two years during the 1941-42 campaigns and a three-year hiatus from football due to the advent of World War II, E.L. “Ned” McGehee takes over the program and promptly leads Southeastern to a perfect 9-0 season. Following the season, Donald Dykes is drafted in the second round  by the Jets while Calvin Favron goes in the third  round to St. Louis. View future Southeastern Louisiana football schedules and opponents at FBSchedules.com. The Atlanta product is a consensus All-America choice and named the CFPA Kick Returner of the Year. Top Searches Holiday Gifts. 1956 Lofton is named the Louisiana Coach of the Year  after leading his squad to an 8-3 record. Southeastern again nearly pulls off the perfect season but a loss to McNeese State in the second to last game of the year ends the Lions’ chances at perfection. 6 Tennessee. Skip To Main Content. Visit ESPN to view the Southeast Missouri State Redhawks team roster for the current season Hide/Show Additional Information For Michael Badejo Quarterback QB 5'10" 180 lbs. Homecoming week is special  as Southeastern roars to a 47-6 win over Texas Southern and ties a national record as three Lions --  Mack Boatner, Kendall Denmark, and Charlie  Thomas -- each rush for over 100 yards. The Lions defeat UT Martin in their home opener, 24-10, and post an impressive 49-24 win over No. Forty-six school and/or national records are broken with freshman quarterback Martin Hankins setting 21 new standards. 12 Central Arkansas, 25-21. The Lions play five games and compile a 2-3 record with wins over Amite and Independence High Schools. Belton breaks the record with 163 yards and two scores in an upset win over eventual conference champion Troy State. Alexander is again named All-America and becomes the second two-time selection in Southeastern football history and was also named the GSC’s Most Valuable Player. A total of 360 current and former Southeastern Conference student-athletes graduated from their respective universities during the month of December. Southeastern places 10 players on the All-Southland Conference team with Simmie Yarborough selected as the league’s Freshman of the Year. The Official Website of Southeastern Louisiana University Athletics, Lion Sport Properties / Corporate Partners, Student-Athlete/Player Guest Ticket Login, video platform powered by CBS Sports Digital. In his extended stay as head football coach at Southeastern, the Lions finish as Gulf States Conference champions or co-champions six times (1952, 53, 54, 56, 60, 61). QUARTERBACK Ronald Martinez/Getty Images. Southeastern opens the first season under new coach Ron Roberts with losses to Missouri, South Dakota State and UT Martin before a dramatic fourth-quarter comeback at home against No. Following the unbelievable regular-season, the Lions take part in the annual Burley Bowl,  winning 21-13 over Milligan College in Johnson City, Tenn. Lofton, who is voted the 1959 team captain, becomes a member of the Boston Patriots while Alexander, nicknamed “The Black Knight”, becomes a halfback with the Edmonton Eskimos in Canada. Main Navigation Menu. In 1967 the Lions struggle to a 4-5 record, but take down two future NFL Hall of Famers and Super Bowl quarterbacks as they knock off Roger Staubach’s Pensacola Navy squad and down Terry Bradshaw’s Louisiana Tech team in back-to-back weeks. 1959 The Lions make their first splash on the national stage with a dominant 41-7 victory on Nov. 2 at then-No. 1938 Southeastern starts 0-and-2 out of the gate but rights the ship to win five straight during the middle of the season to finish with a 6-5 record. Following that point, the Lions re-dedicate themselves and as a symbol of this dedication, members of the team shave their heads. The Lions lost, 21-17, in the first round versus Sam Houston State on Nov. 29 in Huntsville, Texas. Redshirt Senior Mansfield, Texas SMU. In Brewer’s final season (he would take over the head coaching job at Louisiana  Tech and would later coach at Ole Miss), Southeastern starts slowly out of the gate with a 1-4 record. 1965-75 Southeastern finishes third in the GSC standings that year but also produces its third All-American in sure-handed wideout Huey Husser. But from that point in the season, the Lions suffer significant injuries including losing starting quarterback Win Crawford and center Mack Barlow for the season. 6 in both the Sports Network and FCS Coaches’ final polls after setting a new single-season school record for victories, finishing 11-3 overall and winning its first conference championship since 1961 with a 7-0 league mark. For the third straight year, Southeastern swept through McNeese, Northwestern State and Nicholls. It remains the only Bowl Game ever played by a Southeastern football team. 1962-64 After the season opener at New Mexico State, head coach Dennis Roland misses the next three games with an infection and eventually takes a leave of absence on Oct. 24. Southeastern, then known as Southeastern Louisiana College, shuts out Amite, 7-0, for its first victory. Southeastern rallies from a 24-point, fourth-quarter deficit to force overtime and defeat Texas State, 51-50. R-Sr. Mansfield, Texas SMU. January 2, 2021; Uncategorized; 0 Comments The Lions open their home schedule scoring a school-record 79 points against Division II Kentucky Wesleyan. Read Article. Signees: Carlos Del Rio-Wilson, FR Jalen Kitna, FR. Oscar Lofton, who would later serve as Lions’ head coach from 1980-85, along with Alexander, both sign professional contracts following the season. Southeastern posts a 6-5 record, marking its first winning season since 2004. Before a packed house on a rainy night, Southeastern opens its first season in 18 years rallying to defeat Arkansas-Monticello, 22-17, as Hankins hits Choni Francis with a 22-yard scoring pass with 6:49 remaining in the game. Mack Boatner, who rushes for 114 yards with Jerry Butler adding 106 on the ground, scores the game-winning touchdown on a one-yard plunge with 1:32 left. Belton, who is ranked second in school history and 13th in the state in career rushing, scores 202 points in his career. 1 Alabama beat No. The official 2020 Football Roster for the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns The Southeastern defense ranks first nationally in scoring defense (7.8 ppg) and sets four new Gulf South Conference records. Despite an off season for the Lions with a 5-5 record, in their 10 games the Lions set school records for both a winning streak and losing streak in the same year. The official Football page for the Southeast Missouri State University Redhawks. All students will prosper as positive and productive members of society. The team is second in total defense, fifth in rushing defense and 10th in pass defense, the only  school in the nation to be listed in all four categories. Mission. He is also listed third in the state records with a career average of 42.2 per punt. The team finishes with a 5-7 record: the sixth-best record among start-up Division I programs since 1980. It is a time of struggle for Southeastern football which manages only two winning seasons among 11 tries. Mahfouz finishes the game completing 16 of 28 passes for 298 yards and five touchdowns. Hornsby is a first team Kodak and Associated Press All-American and following his final campaign is named permanent team captain and became the first person in Southeastern history to have his jersey - No. In 2017, Southeastern posts another winning season, finishing with a 6-5 overall mark and a 6-3 record in Southland Conference play. Jumpstarted by senior John Petty Jr., who shot 8-of-10 from deep, No. Trending. Fielding an improbable bunch of players, Galloway and All-American quarterback Ray “Coon” Porta lead the Lions to their second perfect season -- 9-0 -- and arguably the finest in Southeastern history. 1981 In his extended stay as head football coach at Southeastern, the Lions finish as Gulf States Conference champions or co-champions six times (1952, 53, 54, 56, 60, 61). The Southeastern Louisiana Lions football program is the intercollegiate American football team for Southeastern Louisiana University located in the U.S. state of Louisiana.The team competes in the NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) and are members of the Southland Conference.Southeastern Louisiana's first football team was fielded in 1930. In 1973 and 74, guard Alan Klein becomes the second of only three, two-time All-America selections for Southeastern. The Lions upset nationally-ranked Jackson State, 9-7, after narrowly missing an upset against Northeast Louisiana the week before, losing 16-13. 3 Ohio State 52-24 in the 2020-21 College Football Playoff National Championship Game. En route to a second place finish in the conference,  the Lions set four new GSC records: points allowed, scoring defense average, fewest rushing yards allowed and defensive rushing average. He starred for the Lions from 1935-39. 2020 southeastern louisiana football roster: 12 3. 1 day ago. Roberts is named Coach of the Year by the Southland Conference, the Louisiana Sports Writers Association and AFCA Region 5. 18 Alabama cruises past LSU 105-75 and breaks its own SEC single-game 3-point record. 2018 Lloyd Stovall takes over the reins of the Southeastern program and serves in that capacity for three seasons compiling a 14-13-3 record. Freshman Mark Newbill finishes third in the Southland Conference in tackles. Go To Coaching Staff. The Lions open the season with three straight shutouts but struggle during the meat of the season before winning their final two games -- over McNeese and Northwestern State -- to claim the crown. Sophomore Xavier Roberson leads the nation with 35.2 yards per kickoff return and three kickoff return touchdowns, setting new single-season school and conference records. Football ... Southeast Polk Rams Football 2020-21 - Varsity. In late December, Mumme accepts the head coaching position at Division I-A New Mexico State. In a 59-13 victory over Delta State, Boatner sets a new single-game school-record as he gallops for 275 yards in the Lions’ home finale. To provide all students with a challenging curriculum while providing a safe, supportive, and structured environment. 2004 In the run, Southeastern records five shutouts and pulls off four major upsets. The Lions lead the nation in total offense. 2005 Print; Download. Missouri's physical defense helps it secure an 81-70 win over South Carolina. LSU recruit claims state's top individual high school football honor. 22 Georgia. In Roberts’ second year, the Lions storm on to the national scene. The final three years of Galloway’s tenure as head coach are predictably solid as the team compiles a 16-10-1 record, but none of the remaining campaigns  match the previous successes the Lions experience. Posted Thu, Dec 10 2020 Turner sets a school, and Southland Conference single-game record with six field goals against Texas State. Ranked in the top 10 of both the AP and UPI polls, the Lions reach as high as third in each and claim their sixth and final championship under Galloway. 2 Devin Williams. 2009 Southeastern Football History Southeastern hosts its second playoff game the following week as New Hampshire makes the trek to Hammond, America. 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