Blogging the Blacklands would like to take this time to wish a happy birthday to legendary Coach Ernest Hawkins. Coach Hawk turned 90 over the weekend and it was attended by many former players and alums of ETSU/TAMUC. The profound impact that Coach Hawkins has had on the University and the football program has been…

Jason Burton has a lot to be smiling about after a 10-4 start and a place at the top of the conference. That smile just got bigger as the Lions took down Tarleton State 89-74. Khala Riley notched a game high 21 points and Artaejah Gay hit for 18 points. The Lions now are 10-4…

Ladies First, as always. The Women’s team picked up a huge win in Kingsville, grinding out a 78-71 victory, but could not hold off a top 5 Angelo State Rambelles team, dropping a 78-71 decision. My overall thoughts are this, the team is still young, but they have a ton a potential and I see…

These records were the toughest to pull and get due to the change of offense that has happened in Football over the past few years, so lets start with the career yards. Gary Compton, 3,041 Yards, 1987-1990 Wes Smith, 2,652 Yards, 1982-1985 Vernon Johnson, 2,608 Yards, 2013-2014 Randy Smith, 1,961 Yards, 1978-181 Dannie Rogers, 1,865…

2017 has started and before you know it it will be conference tournament time for the Basketball teams, Track starting, and then the annual Blue and Gold Spring Football game. A lot to get to as we start 2017 so lets right to it. The Women’s Basketball team heads into 2017, they head in with…