Viking_Yearbook_95

Against All Odds Portland State ended its 1994 football season with a 9-3 record on a 21-16 loss to Texas A&M-Kingsville in the NCAA Division 11 quarterfinals. The Vikings' seventh trip into NCAA post-season play in the last eight years established the program as one of the very best in the nation. PSU'S Viking Football's regular schedule included five 1-AA schools and one 1-A, University of Oregon. The Vikings finished 5-0 against the 1-AA's, defeating Western Kentucky and Idaho State on the road, and Eastern Washington, Sacramento State, and Southern Utah at home. The only losses were to 1-A Oregon and Texas A&M- Kingsville (twice). Portland State ended its season with seven wins in. The Vikings won six straight games at the end of the season, then defeated Angelo State in the first round of the playoffs. It was PSU's first shutout in 17 playoff games. Six players earned post-season honors. Senior cornerback Sam Peoples was named first team American Football Coaches College Division All-American in 1994. Peoples and running back Darick Holmes were then selected to play in the Division 11 Snow Bowl All-Star football game held annually in Fargo, ND. Five Vikings were selected All-West Region: Darick Holmes, offensive tackle Jesus Moreno, linebacker Jeff Bockert, defensive tackle Brian Stomberg, and safety Erik Ries. Holmes was also selected as one of the top two players in the West Region in balloting for NCAA II player of the year. Story Courtesy ofSports Dept. Photo Courtesy ofSports Dept. Portland State's determination could be seen throughout every game they played, even when playing the University of Oregon . 63