Note: This a republication of an article written by the sports staff of the Portland Tribune. Again, every attempt has been made to ensure the original integrity of the article. This is NOT the work of The Lion Wire or anyone on it’s staff. Tuesday, November 14, 1995 Portland-Portland State Viking Football Coach Tim Walsh…
Per Lionathletics.com, the Lions will begin their 2018 season on a Thursday night (as I was hoping they would) at home against Texas A&M-Kingsville on August 30th. The Lions will go for 7 straight against the Hoggies. Also, an 11th game has been added, as Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania will come visit the Blackland…
Let me begin by saying, what I took from my days in Commerce didn’t sink in right away. It took 35 years for me to realize what these gentlemen were trying to teach me. At the time, I wasn’t the best student. What follows is a testament to their patience. love, and determination to try…
After the success of the feature of Coach Eddie Vowell’s tenure, I felt it was time to update some school records when it comes to coaching. We have had some fantastic coaches in Commerce, TX and now it is time to let everyone know who leads in what category in a top 5 fashion. So,…
History was made yesterday as the 13th ranked A&M-Commerce Lions softball team won the South Central Region 1 Championship by defeated Tarleton State 14-2. The Lions move on to face Angelo State Thursday, May 17 in San Angelo. The Lions and the Rambelles have faced off 3 times already this year, with ASU taking the…
Rivalries are what make sports fun. Nothing is better than beating a team that is the polar opposite of you and rubbing their face in the fact that you beat them, and I mean nothing. Some people believe that smaller schools do not have rivalries but nothing could be further from the truth. In some…
In the spirit of recent posts about the upgrades with the stadium and events center I have a couple suggestions that would enhance them. I feel a total rename is in order and I would like to see the name changed from Memorial Stadium to Ernest Hawkins Memorial Stadium. Coach Hawkins made that stadium so in…
As of the end of the 2017 season, Colby Carthel has won 48 total games, 3 Lone Star Conference Titles, 7 Postseason games, and a National Championship. So many of the wins under Carthel has a fair amount of importance, but the top 10 wins no doubt have molded the program to it’s current state.…
(Author’s Note: I have tried on multiple occasions to get Coach Hawkins nominated for inclusion into the Texas Sports Hall of Fame without success. I have reached out to AD Tim McMurray, who also has had no luck. Thank you, sir. What follows is from the heart.) To Whom It May Concern: I represent a…
“I feel all we have done is to awaken a sleeping giant and fill him with a terrible resolve.” Adm. Isoroku Yamamoto, December 7, 1941 How in the world does the above quote from the Japanese Admiral who led the attack on Pearl Harbor and began World War II have to do with…
Todays report is about the plight of the small school undrafted NFL free agent. The process and expectations if you will. At least from the view of this kid back in 1993. A remarkable thing happened back in the spring of 1992 there at old Memorial Stadium. “Pro Day” for us included a scout from…
This past weekend was the NFL draft, and while no Lions got the call, 3 of them were either signed to Undrafted Free Agent Deals or were invited to Rookie Mini-Camps. Luis Perez-Los Angeles Rams (Mini-Camp Invite) Jared Machorro-Indianapolis Colts (Mini-Camp Invite) Yusef Sterling-Lowe-Arizona Cardinals (Mini-Camp Invite) To provide some context as to what these…
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