Per Lionathletics.com, Colby Carthel’s contract has been extended through the year 2021. Great news and needed to be done. Dr. Ray Keck’s thoughts on signing Carthel to another year:
“Colby Carthel’s leadership of our football program has transformed our institution in ways we have never experienced,” Keck noted. “To celebrate a national championship has our proud institution in a state of euphoria. This extension is a reflection of not just Colby as a football coach, but as a transformational leader of men.”
AD Tim McMurray: “Watching Colby embrace that national championship trophy last month was emotional, He and his coaching staff exemplify our “Best in Class” mission throughout every phase of our program. It is a privilege to steward their success. Through the generous support of Lion Champions Fund donors and our Best in Class administration, we continue to identify and generate resources that provide continuity and opportunities for these stellar student-athletes and coaches.”
Finally, Coach Carthel himself:
“What an honor it is to continue to serve this prestigious program, Our administration continues to make the commitment of building A&M-Commerce into the premier football program in Division II, and I’m excited to help lead in that endeavor. While we have accomplished so much in the past five years, it’s exciting to know our best days are still ahead of us.”
Indeed.
A few weeks late on this, but time to provide All Postseason Accolades for Lion Football.
Luis Perez-Harlon Hill Award Winner (Third Nominee in School History, First Winner in School History)
Luis Perez-Ron Lenz Offensive Player Of The Year.
Garrett Blubaugh-NCAA Elite 90 Winner (Division II Academic Heisman)
Brucks Saathoff & Yusef Sterling-Lowe-Cliff Harris Award Finalists (Best Small College Defensive Player)
Matt Storm-Division II Offensive Coordinator Of Year (Footballscoop.com)
All-Americans-
First Team-Luis Perez, Jared Macharro (Consensus)
Second Team-Luis Perez, Yusef Sterling Lowe (D2Football.com)
All-Super Region 4-
Luis Perez-First Team & Region 4 offensive player of the year.
Jared Macharro-First Team
Kristov Martinez-Second Team
All-Lone Star Conference-
Superlatives & First Team Members-
Offensive Player of the Year (J.W. Rollins award): Luis Perez, Texas A&M-Commerce
Offensive Lineman of the Year: Jared Machorro, Texas A&M-Commerce
| Jared Machorro | Texas A&M-Commerce | OT | Sr. | Coldspring, Texas |
| Vincent Hobbs | Texas A&M-Commerce | TE | Jr. | Mesquite, Texas |
| Luis Perez | Texas A&M-Commerce | QB | Sr. | Chula Vista, Calif. |
| Kristov Martinez | Texas A&M-Commerce | PK | Jr. | Edinburg, Texas |
| Buck Wilson | Texas A&M-Commerce | RS | Sr. | Commerce, Texas |
| Michael Onuoha | Texas A&M-Commerce | DE | Jr. | Edmond, Okla. |
| Brucks Saathoff | Texas A&M-Commerce | ILB | Jr. | San Antonio, Texas |
| Yusef Sterling-Lowe | Texas A&M-Commerce | CB | Sr. | Oakland, Calif |
Second Team All LSC-
| Poet Thomas | Texas A&M-Commerce | OG | Sr. | Beverly Hills, Mich |
| Jon Aguilar | Texas A&M-Commerce | C | Sr. | Lubbock, Texas |
| Darrion Landry | Texas A&M-Commerce | WR | Jr. | Baytown, Texas |
| Buck Wilson | Texas A&M-Commerce | WR | Sr. | Commerce, Texas |
| DD Fletcher | Texas A&M-Commerce | DT | So. | Arlington, Texas |
| Kieston Carter | Texas A&M-Commerce | OLB | Sr. | Mexia, Texas |
| Chris Smith | Texas A&M-Commerce | S | Jr. | Mansfield, Texas |
| Alex Shillow | Texas A&M-Commerce | S | R-Fr. | Pflugerville, Texas |
| Austin Jordan | Texas A&M-Commerce | DS | Sr. | Rowlett, Texas |
Honorable Mention-
| D’Arthur Cowan | Texas A&M-Commerce | WR | Sr. | Olive Branch, Miss. |
| Carandal Hale | Texas A&M-Commerce | RB | R-Fr. | Greenville, Texas |
| Shawn Hooks | Texas A&M-Commerce | RS | Sr. | Dangerfield, Texas |
| Peyton Searcy | Texas A&M-Commerce | DT | Jr. | Killeen, Texas |
| Neema Behbahani | Texas A&M-Commerce | ILB | So. | Plano, Texas |
| Travon Blanchard | Texas A&M-Commerce | OLB | Sr. | Orange, Texas |
| Darent White | Texas A&M-Commerce | CB | Jr. | Houston, Texas |
| Tristan Perry | Texas A&M-Commerce | P | Fr. | Mineral Wells, Texas |
Academic All-LSC-
| Garrett Blubaugh | Texas A&M-Commerce | LB | So. | Construction Engineering | Keller, Texas |
| Kristov Martinez | Texas A&M-Commerce | K | Jr. | Management | Edinburg, Texas |
Huge Congrats To Former Lion QB Deric Davis (2012-2014) who was named Alberta Football League Rookie of the Year. Davis was the top passer in the Canadian League and led his team, the Fort McMurray Monarchs to the AFL title game. Very happy for Deric and this guy is a guy who never gives up and works incredibly hard.
