Angelo State University Rams Football
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The Angelo State Rams football team represents Angelo State University
in Division II college football
. The Rams compete in the South Division of the Lone Star Conference
. Angelo State University has earned one national title and three conference titles since becoming a member of the Lone Star Conference
. The team plays all home games at San Angelo Stadium
, a 17,500-person capacity stadium on the university campus. Will Wagner
is currently the head coach.
Angelo State University
Angelo State University is a public, coeducational, doctoral level degree-granting university located in San Angelo, Texas, United States. It was founded in 1928 as San Angelo College. It gained University status and awarded its first baccalaureate degrees in 1967 and graduate degrees in 1969, the...
in Division II college football
College football
College football refers to American football played by teams of student athletes fielded by American universities, colleges, and military academies, or Canadian football played by teams of student athletes fielded by Canadian universities...
. The Rams compete in the South Division of the Lone Star Conference
Lone Star Conference
The Lone Star Conference is a college athletic conference affiliated with the National Collegiate Athletic Association Division II. Member institutions are located in the southwestern United States, with schools in Texas, Oklahoma and New Mexico...
. Angelo State University has earned one national title and three conference titles since becoming a member of the Lone Star Conference
Lone Star Conference
The Lone Star Conference is a college athletic conference affiliated with the National Collegiate Athletic Association Division II. Member institutions are located in the southwestern United States, with schools in Texas, Oklahoma and New Mexico...
. The team plays all home games at San Angelo Stadium
San Angelo Stadium
San Angelo Stadium is a stadium in San Angelo, Texas. Built in 1956 it holds 17,500 people, and is primarily used for American football. It is the third largest stadium used in Division II college football and the fourth largest stadium used for high school football in Texas...
, a 17,500-person capacity stadium on the university campus. Will Wagner
Will Wagner
Will Wagner is an American football coach and former player in the United States. He is currently the head coach of the Angelo State Rams football team. Wagner was hired as the sixth head coach of Angelo State University on December 23, 2010...
is currently the head coach.
Head coaches
| Coach | Years | Record | Percentage |
| Max Bumgardner | 1964–1968 | 13-16 | .265 |
| Grant Teaff Grant Teaff Grant Garland Teaff is a former American football player and coach. He served as the head coach at McMurry University , Angelo State University , and Baylor University , compiling a career college football record of 170–151–8... |
1969–1971 | 19-11 | .633 |
| James Cameron | 1972–1973 | 13-7 | .650 |
| Jim Hess Jim Hess James Hess is a former head football coach at Angelo State University, Stephen F. Austin State University and at New Mexico State. From 1974 to 1981 he coached at Angelo State, where in 1978 the team went undefeated and won the NAIA national championship... |
1973–1981 | 65-23-3 | .731 |
| Jerry Vandergriff Jerry Vandergriff Jerry Vandergriff is a former American football player and coach. He was a football player at Angelo State College in San Angelo, Texas, and the University of Corpus Christi. He was a football coach at Angelo State from 1971 to 2004, including 23 years as head coach... |
1982–2004 | 143-101-2 | .585 |
| Dale Carr Dale Carr Dale Carr is the former head coach at Angelo State University and Tyler Junior College. He is married to Vanessa Carr. They have two children Alyssa Carr and Benjamin Carr.... |
2005–2010 | 28-36 | .437 |
| Will Wagner Will Wagner Will Wagner is an American football coach and former player in the United States. He is currently the head coach of the Angelo State Rams football team. Wagner was hired as the sixth head coach of Angelo State University on December 23, 2010... |
2011 | 5-6 | .455 |
Rams who have played in the NFL
- Jerry AldridgeJerry AldridgeJerry Charles Aldridge is a former professional American football halfback in the National Football League. He attended Angelo State University where he was selected as an AP College Division All-American, and led the team to an NAIA championship in 1978. He played with the San Francisco 49ers in...
- Chris BrazzellChris BrazzellChris Brazzell is a retired Canadian Football League wide receiver.-College career:Brazzell played the final two seasons of his collegiate career with the Angelo State University Rams after playing the previous two years for the Blinn College Buccaneers...
- Rod CasonRod CasonRod Cason is a former American football offensive tackle. He played college football at Angelo State University in San Angelo, Texas from 1969-1971 where he was named twice named Associated Press "Second Team All-America" as well as being the first player named First Team NAIA All-America honors...
- Bobby Clatterbuck
- Shockmain DavisShockmain DavisShockmain Nastase Davis is a current Canadian football wide receiver, and former American football wide receiver. He most recently played for the Toronto Argonauts of the CFL. He attended Angelo State University....
- Alvin GarrettAlvin GarrettAlvin Lynn Garrett is a former American football wide receiver who played five seasons for the New York Giants and the Washington Redskins from 1980 to 1984...
- Shawn Hollingsworth
- Pierce HoltPierce HoltPierce Holt is an American former professional football player who was a defensive lineman for the San Francisco 49ers and Atlanta Falcons from 1988 to 1995. He played collegiately at Angelo State University and was selected by the 49ers in the 2nd round of the 1988 NFL Draft...
- Ken KennardKen KennardKenneth Jerome Kennard is a former American football defensive lineman in the National Football League. He was signed by the Houston Oilers as an undrafted free agent in 1977 where he played until 1983. He played college football at Angelo State.- References :...
- Dane KragerDane KragerDane Krager is an arena football Fullback / Linebacker who is currently a free agent in the Arena Football League. He played college football at Angelo State....
- Andre President
- Wylie TurnerWylie TurnerWylie Turner is a former defensive back in the National Football League. He played two seasons with the Green Bay Packers.-References:...
- Clayton WeishuhnClayton WeishuhnClayton Charles Weishuhn is a former professional American football player who played linebacker for five seasons for the New England Patriots and the Green Bay Packers.-External links:*...
- Charlie WestCharlie WestCharlie West is a former safety who played for three National Football League teams. He played in Super Bowl IV as a member of the Minnesota Vikings. He also still holds the UTEP career record of 19 interceptions, including a school record four in one game...