Sam Houston State Football Team History
Sam Houston State Bearkats
Sam Houston State
Huntsville, TX
Founded: 1879 Stadium: Elliot T. Bowers Stadium Capacity: 14,000 Colors: Orange & White Coach: Paul Pierce Conference: Lone Star-
1952 Season Highlights
Paul Pierce enters his 1st season as Head Coach at Sam Houston State.
1952 Season
Date
Opponent Score
Sat., Sep. 20 vs. Louisiana College
41
6
W
Sat., Sep. 27 @ Howard Payne (TX)
38
0
W
@ Sul Ross State (TX)
25
33
L
Sat., Oct. 4 vs. Texas A&M-Kingsville
41
14
W
@ Lamar
31
13
W
Sat., Oct. 25 @ Texas A&M-Commerce
33
57
L
@ McNeese State
26
35
L
Sat., Nov. 8 vs.
Texas State
27
35
L
Sat., Nov. 15 vs. Stephen F. Austin
32
29
W
Sat., Dec. 27 @ Northeastern State
41
20
W
Shrimp Bowl
1952 Season Totals
Record 6-4
Points Scored 335
Scoring Average 33.5
Points Allowed 242
Defense Average 24.2
Opponents Record 7-2
Conference Record 0-0
Home Record 3-1
Away Record 3-3
1952 NCAA Final Rankings
Rank
Record
Source
was not ranked.
1952 All American Awards
Player
Position
Class
Ht.
Wt.
Award
Team
Source
Coming Someday
1952 All Lone Star Conference Players
Player
Position
Class
Ht.
Wt.
Team
Source
Coming Someday
Some records may be incomplete.
Great Moments in College Football History
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