The 1981 East Texas State Lions football team represented East Texas State University—now known as

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—as a member of the

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(LSC) during the 1981 NCAA Division II football season. Led by 18th-year head coach Ernest Hawkins, the Lions compiled an overall record of 7–4 with a mark of 4–3 in conference play, placing fifth in the LSC. East Texas State played home games at Memorial Stadium in

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Schedule

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

* Blake Cooper, center * Randy Jones, punter * Kyle Mackey, quarterback

References

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