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Monthly Archives: March 2019

MINORity Report…Spring Game Memories

In recognition of new Lion head coach Bailiff’s first Blue/Gold spring game, I’d like to reminisce on one of my memories from way back. The year was 1989. I had participated in my first ever spring practices. In high school it was just off season workouts. I didn’t even know schools actually padded up in…

March 28, 2019 in Lion Football, News & Commentary, Uncategorized.

Dawn of a New Era-Coach David Baliff &The 2019 Blue-Gold Game

Greetings, Lion fans. It is the dawn of a new day and a new era in Lion Football. David Baliff takes the reins as the new head coach, and he has hit the ground running. He’s faced many challenges so far-Assembling a staff. Making himself known to alumni and former players. Signing a class of…

March 26, 2019 in Commentary & Previews, Lion Football.

The Morning Wire March 21-David Bailiff Finds Himself in rare position for Lion Football Coach.

In order for someone to find a time where a Texas A&M-Commerce (or Formerly East Texas State) Football coach came in to the job taking over a Championship program, one would have to travel back to 1953. Milburn Smith had coached for 3 seasons and had amassed 3 Lone Star Conference Titles, a 30-2-1 record,…

March 22, 2019 in Lion Football, News & Commentary.

Women’s Basketball-5 Post Season Thoughts

Let’s get right to it, here are 5 post season thoughts. Another Step Forward-Getting back to the NCAA tournament, or making it, was the next step Jason Burton’s squad needed to take. Every year his group has been making upward trends. If you were to make a chart, it would see incremental and noticeable changes,…

March 20, 2019 in Lion Hoops (Women's), News & Commentary.

Lion Wire Sunday Special: Minor name, Major Lion.

As many of you know, Billy Minor has been writing for the Lion Wire for almost a year now. He is our most recent addition, and he has been a great addition to our staff. However today, myself and Russell McLean have decided to start something that both of us feel strongly about, and that…

March 17, 2019 in Lion Football, Lions For Life, Special Features.

Men’s Hoops-Preview Vs. Dallas Baptist & Lion Basketball History.

For the fourth time in five years, the Lion Men are heading to the NCAA Division II tournament. One of the things I want to do is to show people that we have a pretty rich tradition in Basketball as well. There have been some dry eras, but for the most part, Lion Basketball has…

March 14, 2019 in Lion History, Lion Hoops (Men's).

Women’s Hoops-Preview VS. Colorado-Mesa & Some History.

For the first time since the 2006-07 season, the Texas A&M-Commerce Women’s Basketball team is in the NCAA Division II tournament. First, a brief history of Women’s Basketball at Texas A&M-Commerce, and then a preview of what they face in a second seeded Colorado-Mesa team on Friday. History- Since the program started in 1971, the…

March 13, 2019 in Lion History, Lion Hoops (Women's).

Minor Thoughts: 2019 Hall of Fame Edition

As many of you know I have been a big advocate for many of the current guys who have recently been inducted into the TAMUC-HOF. We here at the Wire have a few guys who we feel are worthy of nomination and this is my first guy. HOF spotlight: Jim White, 1991 Jim White was…

March 12, 2019 in Lion Football, Special Features.

The Morning Wire: March 10

This was a great weekend to be a Lion in athletics, so let’s get to it. A HUGE Congrats to the Texas A&M-Commerce Men’s 4×400 Relay team that captured a second straight National Championship at the NCAA Division II Championships at Pittsburg State University in Pittsburg, Kansas. The foursome of Gabriel Peterson, Stadrian Taylor, D’Lance…

March 11, 2019 in Lion Hoops (Men's), Lion Hoops (Women's), Softball, Track & Field.

LSC Basketball Tournament: Men Finals Bound, Women end regular season.

The A&M-Commerce Women bowed in the LSC Semifinals to top ranked West Texas A&M 58-44. The Lions were sitting at 8th in the region, and are hoping a win over 7th ranked Eastern New Mexico Friday Night will push them into the NCAA tournament. With an overall record of 20-10, it is a team on…

March 10, 2019 in Latest News, Lion Hoops (Men's), Lion Hoops (Women's).

LSC Basketball Tournament: Onto the Semi’s.

Just got back from the Comerica Center in Frisco, the Lion Women put together a well played and hard fought game to weather a late Eastern New Mexico rally to take down the Zias 77-70. This win was huge as the Lion Women were holding onto the 8th seed in the South Central Region, and…

March 9, 2019 in Breaking News, Lion Football, Lion History.

The Morning Wire: March 7th-Lone Star Conference Basketball Tournament Time

The Lone Star Conference Basketball tournament kicks off this afternoon in the Men’s Bracket while the Women start Friday Night, so let’s take a look at the Brackets and the matchups and a synopsis of what could happen. Women’s Hoops- Here is the bracket and schedule of games for the LSC tournament. LSC WOMEN’S BASKETBALL…

March 7, 2019 in Latest News, Lion Hoops (Men's), Lion Hoops (Women's).

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