1993 North Alabama Lions football team

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1993 North Alabama Lions football
NCAA Division II champion
GSC champion
Conference Gulf South Conference
Record14–0 (7–0 GSC)
Head coach
Offensive coordinator Willie J. Slater (2nd season)
Defensive coordinator Bill Hyde (13th season)
Home stadium Braly Municipal Stadium
Seasons
← 1992
1994  →
1993 Gulf South Conference football standings
Conf.Overall
TeamW L TW L T
No. 1 North Alabama $^ 7 –0 –014 –0 –0
Valdosta State 5 –2 –08 –3 –0
Central Arkansas 4 –3 –06 –4 –1
West Georgia 4 –3 –04 –6 –0
Henderson State 2 –5 –04 –6 –0
Livingston 1 –5 –12 –7 –1
Delta State 1 –6 –03 –7 –0
Mississippi College * 3 –3 –16 –4 –1
  • $ – Conference champion
  • ^ – NCAA Division II playoff participant
  • * – ineligible for conference championship
Rankings from NCAA Division II Football Committee poll

The 1993 North Alabama Lions football team represented the University of North Alabama as a member of the Gulf South Conference (GSC) during the 1993 NCAA Division II football season, and completed the 61st season of Lions football. The Lions played their home games at Braly Municipal Stadium in Florence Alabama. Led by sixth-year coach Bobby Wallace, the Lions finished the regular season with an undefeated 10–0 record, won the GSC title, and advanced to the NCAA Division II playoffs. North Alabama defeated the IUP, 41–34, in the national title game to secure the program's first NCAA Division II Football Championship.

Contents

Schedule

DateTimeOpponentRankSiteTVResultAttendanceSource
September 47:00 p.m. Fort Valley State *No. 2
W 36–148,247 [1]
September 187:00 p.m.at Alabama A&M *No. 3
W 49–710,927 [2]
September 257:00 p.m. Delta State No. 2
  • Braly Municipal Stadium
  • Florence, AL
W 58–178,117 [3]
October 29:00 p.m.at No. 3 Portland State *No. 2
W 44–3222,136 [4] [5]
October 95:00 p.m.at Mississippi College No. 1
W 38–286,123 [6]
October 167:00 p.m. Henderson State No. 1
  • Braly Municipal Stadium
  • Florence, AL
W 17–06,423 [7]
October 232:00 p.m.at Central Arkansas No. 1
W 21–108,169 [8]
October 303:00 p.m. Livingston Dagger-14-plain.pngNo. 1
  • Braly Municipal Stadium
  • Florence, AL (rivalry)
W 65–155,149 [9]
November 66:00 p.m.at No. 18 Valdosta State No. 1
W 31–219,148 [10]
November 131:30 p.m. West Georgia No. 1
  • Braly Municipal Stadium
  • Florence, AL
W 41–146,948 [11]
November 201:00 p.m.No. 14 Carson–Newman *No. 1
W 38–284,748 [12]
November 271:00 p.m.No. 3 Hampton *No. 1
  • Braly Municipal Stadium
  • Florence, AL (NCAA Division II Quarterfinal)
 WAAY-TV W 45–205,349 [13]
December 41:00 p.m.No. 19 Texas A&M–Kingsville *No. 1
  • Braly Municipal Stadium
  • Florence, AL (NCAA Division II Semifinal)
W 27–254,992 [14]
December 1112:30 p.m.No. 4 IUP *No. 1
  • Braly Municipal Stadium
  • Florence, AL (NCAA Division II Championship Game)
 ESPN W 41–3415,631 [15]

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Game summaries

Fort Valley State

Fort Valley State Wildcats vs. No. 2 North Alabama Lions (0-0) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Wildcats070714
No. 2 Lions61331436

at Braly Municipal Stadium • Florence, AL

  • Date: September 4
  • Game time: 7:00 p.m. CDT
  • Game attendance: 8,247
  • [18]
Game information
First Quarter
  • (14:47) UNA – Brian Satterfield 48-yard run (Jamie Stoddard kick failed) (Drive: 1 play, 48 yards, 0:13; UNA 6-0)
Second Quarter
  • (14:56) UNA – Brian Satterfield 18-yard run (Cody Gross pass-for-two failed) (Drive: 5 plays, 80 yards, 2:01; UNA 12-0)
  • (10:41) FVS – Bennie Nelson 2-yard run (Lindsey kick) (Drive: 10 plays, 47 yards, 4:15; UNA 12-7)
  • (5:38) UNA – Michael Edwards 8-yard run (Jamie Stoddard kick) (Drive: 11 plays, 69 yards, 5:03; UNA 19-7)
Third Quarter
  • (0:51) UNA – Jamie Stoddard 26-yard field goal (Drive: 16 plays, 79 yards, 5:59; UNA 22-7)
Fourth Quarter
  • (10:51) UNA – Brian Satterfield 97-yard run (Drive: 2 plays, 99 yards, 0:53; UNA 29-7)
  • (4:48) UNA – Anthony Brooks 1-yard run (Drive: 8 plays, 38 yards, 3:44; UNA 36-7)
  • FVS – Luwon Penamon 9-yard pass from Hubert Hogan (Lindsey kick) (Drive: 5 plays, 57 yards, 1:39; UNA 36-14)
StatisticsFVSUNA
First downs1722
Total yards275531
Rushing yards163506
Passing yards34112
Passing: Comp–Att–Int11–22–23–7–0
Time of possession28:5431:06
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Fort Valley StatePassingHubert Hogan9/20, 95 yards, 1 TD, 2 INT
RushingBennie Nelson23 carries, 119 yards, 1 TD
ReceivingLuwon Penamon6 receptions, 66 yards, 1 TD
North AlabamaPassingCody Gross1/3, 19 yards
RushingBrian Satterfield10 carries, 243 yards, 3 TD
ReceivingDemetrea Shelton1 receptions, 19 yards

at Alabama A&M

No. 3 North Alabama Lions (1-0) vs. Alabama A&M Bulldogs – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
No. 3 Lions141414749
Bulldogs00077

at Milton Frank Stadium • Huntsville, AL

  • Date: September 18
  • Game time: 7:00 p.m. CDT
  • Game attendance: 10,927
  • [18]
Game information
First Quarter
  • (13:04) UNA – Brian Satterfield 1-yard run (Jamie Stoddard kick) (Drive: 3 plays, 11 yards, 0:50; UNA 7-0)
  • (5:01) UNA – Brian Satterfield 1-yard run (Jamie Stoddard kick) (Drive: 9 plays, 75 yards, 5:01; UNA 14-0)
Second Quarter
  • (10:39) UNA – Tyrone Rush 2-yard run (Jamie Stoddard kick) (Drive: 10 plays, 80 yards, 5:28; UNA 21-0)
  • (4:29) UNA – Tyrone Rush 1-yard run (Jamie Stoddard kick) (Drive: 7 plays, 65 yards, 4:08; UNA 28-0)
Third Quarter
  • (6:45) UNA – Demetrea Shelton 37-yard pass from Cody Gross (Jamie Stoddard kick) (Drive: 10 plays, 86 yards, 6:15; UNA 35-0)
  • (2:31) UNA – Kenyatte Jones 9-yard run (Jamie Stoddard kick) (Drive: 10 plays, 74 yards, 5:33; UNA 42-0)
Fourth Quarter
  • (12:48) A&M – Miguel Eldridge 11-yard pass from Jay Roberson (Lane Sutherland kick) (Drive: 12 plays, 78 yards, 4:42; UNA 42-7)
  • (1:46) UNA – Kwame Felton 3-yard run (Chris Thorton kick) (Drive: 11 plays, 67 yards, 7:24; UNA 49-0)
StatisticsUNAA&M
First downs2815
Total yards490214
Rushing yards34642
Passing yards144172
Passing: Comp–Att–Int8–10–012–28–0
Time of possession36:5123:09
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
North AlabamaPassingCody Gross7/7, 135 yards, 1 TD
RushingTyrone Rush15 carries, 88 yards, 2 TD
ReceivingMichael Edwards4 receptions, 72 yards
Alabama A&MPassingJay Roberson12/28, 174 yards, 1 TD
RushingJermaine Jackson12 carries, 25 yards
ReceivingMiguel Eldridge6 receptions, 104 yards, 1 TD

Delta State

Delta State Statesmen vs. No. 2 North Alabama Lions (2-0) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Statesmen3140017
No. 2 Lions132271658

at Braly Municipal Stadium • Florence, AL

  • Date: September 25
  • Game time: 7:00 p.m. CDT
  • Game attendance: 8,117
  • [18]
Game information
First Quarter
  • (11:10) UNA – Brian Satterfield 43-yard run (Jamie Stoddard kick failed) (Drive: 4 plays, 72 yards, 1:50; UNA 6-0)
  • (6:30) DSU– Steve Coker 38-yard field goal (Drive: 8 plays, 27 yards, 2:16; UNA 6-3)
  • (2:14) UNA – Kenyatta Jones 3-yard run (Jamie Stoddard kick) (Drive: 8 plays, 80 yards, 4:16; UNA 13-3)
Second Quarter
  • (12:39) DSU– Tommy Reed 36-yard pass from David Crowe (Steve Coker kick) (Drive: 6 plays, 63 yards, 1:58; UNA 13-10)
  • (11:42) UNA – Tyrone Rush 20-yard run (Jamie Stoddard kick) (Drive: 3 plays, 52 yards, 0:57; UNA 20-10)
  • (9:02) UNA – Cale Manley 20-yard run (Rush pass from Gross) (Drive: 7 plays, 59 yards, 2:07; UNA 28-10)
  • (4:37) UNA – Tyrone Rush 1-yard run (Jamie Stoddard kick) (Drive: 9 plays, 64 yards, 3:25; UNA 35-10)
  • (0:20) DSU– Carlos Bonner 1-yard pass from David Crowe (Steve Coker kick) (Drive: 9 plays, 70 yards, 4:17; UNA 35-17)
Third Quarter
  • (9:03) UNA – Tyrone Rush 2-yard run (Jamie Stoddard kick) (Drive: 13 plays, 72 yards, 5:57; UNA 42-17)
Fourth Quarter
  • (14:56) UNA – Cody Gross 7-yard run (Jamie Stoddard kick) (Drive: 5 plays, 26 yards, 2:55; UNA 49-17)
  • (7:50) UNA – Kwame Felton 3-yard run (Jamie Stoddard kick) (Drive: 10 plays, 78 yards, 5:06; UNA 56-17)
  • (6:06) UNA – Israel Raybon blocks punt for safety (UNA 58-17)
StatisticsDSUUNA
First downs1530
Total yards285646
Rushing yards121550
Passing yards16496
Passing: Comp–Att–Int18–41–14–10–2
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Delta StatePassingDavid Crowe16/31, 143 yards, 2 TD, 1 INT
RushingGreg Walker14 carries, 83 yards
ReceivingTommy Reed3 receptions, 54 yards, 1 TD
North AlabamaPassingCody Gross3/7, 86 yards, 1 INT
RushingTyrone Rush22 carries, 248 yards, 3 TD
ReceivingMichael Edwards1 receptions, 38 yards

References

  1. ↑ Reynolds, Gina (September 5, 1993). "Lions capture season-opener". Times Daily. Florence. p. 1C. Retrieved August 7, 2024– via Google News Archive.
  2. ↑ Reynolds, Gina (September 19, 1993). "Lions strike quick in rout". Times Daily. Florence. p. 1C. Retrieved August 7, 2024– via Google News Archive.
  3. ↑ Smith, Wayne (September 27, 1993). "Injuries concern Wallace". Times Daily. Florence. p. 1B. Retrieved August 7, 2024– via Google News Archive.
  4. ↑ Reynolds, Gia (October 4, 1993). "Lions show character with 2nd-half rally". Times Daily. Florence. p. 1B. Retrieved August 7, 2024– via Google News Archive.
  5. ↑ "Portland St. falls 44-32 in battle of Division II titans". Eugene Register-Guard. Eugene. October 4, 1993. p. 6E. Retrieved August 7, 2024– via Google News Archive.
  6. ↑ Reynolds, Gia (October 11, 1993). "Lions 'D' looking to improve". Times Daily. Florence. p. 1B. Retrieved August 8, 2024– via Google News Archive.
  7. ↑ Reynolds, Gia (October 17, 1993). "Lion defense gets shutout". Times Daily. Florence. p. 1C. Retrieved August 8, 2024– via Google News Archive.
  8. ↑ Smith, Wayne (October 25, 1993). "Wallace pleased with Lions' effort". Times Daily. Florence. p. 1B. Retrieved August 13, 2024– via Google News Archive.
  9. ↑ Dewalt, Gregg (October 31, 1993). "Wallace pleased with Lions' effort". Times Daily. Florence. p. 1C. Retrieved August 13, 2024– via Google News Archive.
  10. ↑ Dewalt, Gregg (November 7, 1993). "Lions claim GSC crown". Times Daily. Florence. p. 1C. Retrieved August 13, 2024– via Google News Archive.
  11. ↑ Smith, Wayne (November 14, 1993). "Perfection! No. 1 and 10-0". Times Daily. Florence. p. 1C. Retrieved August 13, 2024– via Google News Archive.
  12. ↑ Dewalt, Gregg (November 21, 1993). "Lions make Eagles 11th victim of '93". Times Daily. Florence. p. 1C. Retrieved August 13, 2024– via Google News Archive.
  13. ↑ Dewalt, Gregg (November 28, 1993). "Lions run into semifinals". Times Daily. Florence. p. 1C. Retrieved August 13, 2024– via Google News Archive.
  14. ↑ Goens, Mike (December 5, 1993). "The party's on". Times Daily. Florence. p. 1A. Retrieved August 13, 2024– via Google News Archive.
  15. ↑ Goens, Mike (December 12, 1993). "Lions beat IUP for Division II crown". Times Daily. Florence. p. 1A. Retrieved August 13, 2024– via Google News Archive.
  16. ↑ "Final 1993 Cumulative Football Statistics Report (North Alabama)". National Collegiate Athletic Association . Retrieved August 13, 2024.
  17. ↑ "1993 Football Guide" (PDF). RoarLions.com. North Alabama Athletics. 1993. Retrieved August 13, 2024.
  18. 1 2 3 4 "1994 Football Guide" (PDF). RoarLions.com. North Alabama Athletics. 1994. Retrieved August 13, 2024.
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