Howard Stearns

Howard Stearns

Biographical details
Born	(1955-08-28)August 28, 1955
Playing career
1974–1976	Eastern New Mexico
Position(s)	Offensive tackle
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1986–1991	Eastern New Mexico (DL)
1992–1993	Eastern New Mexico
Head coaching record
Overall	6–13–1

Howard Stearns (born August 28, 1955) is an American former college football coach. He served as the head football coach at Eastern New Mexico University in Portales, New Mexico for two seasons, from 1992 to 1993, compiling a record of 6–13–1.

Stearns attended John Jay High School in San Antonio, graduating in 1973.^[1] He played football at Eastern New Mexico as an offensive tackle, before graduating in 1978. Stearns returned to his alma mater in 1986 and was defensive line coach for six seasons before succeeding Don Carthel as head coach in 1992.^[2] He resigned from his post as head coach in December 1993.^[3]

Head coaching record

Year	Team	Overall	Conference	Standing	Bowl/playoffs
Eastern New Mexico Greyhounds (Lone Star Conference) (1992–1993)
1992	Eastern New Mexico	5–5	3–3	T–3rd
1993	Eastern New Mexico	1–8–1	1–4	T–5th
Eastern New Mexico:		6–13–1	4–7
Total:		6–13–1

References

1. "ESMU All-American Hopeful". Clovis New-Journal. Clovis, New Mexico. July 18, 1975. p. 8. Retrieved May 2, 2023 – via Newspapers.com .
2. Chavez, Barbara (January 22, 1992). "ENMU's Carthel Resigns for Family". Albuquerque Journal. Albuquerque, New Mexico. p. C4. Retrieved May 2, 2023 – via Newspapers.com .
3. "Eastern New Mexico Coach Resigns". San Angelo Standard-Times. San Angelo, Texas. Associated Press. December 5, 1993. p. 8. Retrieved May 2, 2023 – via Newspapers.com .