Football 6/19/2020 10:22:00 AM Ryan Shumaker
Eastern New Mexico sophomore Mazin Richards has been named a Second Team Preseason All-American by Lindy’s Sports college football preview magazine.
Richards is one of just four Lone Star Conference representatives recognized on either of the two Preseason All-American teams and is the lone defensive lineman from the league. The defensive end from Burleson, Texas led the LSC with 12.5 sacks last season as a true freshman and was named a Don Hansen All-Super Region Four Third Team selection for his efforts.
Richards was vital in the Hound’s success in route to a record of 8-4 and the program’s first ever Division II postseason win in the 2019 Heritage Bowl with a 20-13 win over Southern Arkansas. He recorded four multi-sack efforts throughout the season including a 3.5 sack performance in the Hound’s 20-17 win over no. 21 Angelo State on Nov. 9.
Richards produced 2.5 sacks in the Heritage Bowl win over Southern Arkansas and finished the season with a total of 14.5 tackles for a loss, ranking seventh in the LSC. He was named a Second Team All-LSC selection at season’s end and will be one of eight Greyhounds returning this fall who received postseason recognition in 2019.
A full list of the All-American Teams is available by purchasing the Lindy’s Sports college football preview magazine.
Eastern New Mexico is tentatively set to kick off the 2020 season on Sept. 3rd inside Greyhound Stadium against New Mexico Highlands. Fans are encouraged to stay tuned to GoEasternAthletics.com and the various ENMU Athletics social media platforms for more information regarding schedules and tickets for the upcoming season.
