The Lion Wire’s Call the Roll Podcast-We’re Back…Rumors of our Demise Have been Greatly Exaggerated

The Future of The Lion Wire

7 days ago, I was just now returning from the West Texas Panhandle and helping lay to rest Russell McLean. Since then, there has been a lot that has been going on when it comes to Lion Athletics and I have missed a lot of it, and for that, I wish I could have been…

How Do You Say Goodbye?-Russell McLean-1961-2024

Note: After this article, I will be on an indefinite hiatus due to the recent events on both The Lion Wire and The Call The Roll Podcast. It will be a time of reflection, prayer, and seeking what God wants Me to do and how He wants Me to move forward. Just a personal note.…

2024 Blue & Gold Game-Thoughts

Let’s get straight to it-

2024 Blue-Gold Spring Game-5 Things I Am Looking At

The eclipse is not the only big thing coming up in North and Northeast Texas in a few days. The 2024 Blue and Gold Spring Football game will give us a preview of things to come in September and after last year’s awful season, it will be interesting to see if the changes that were…

The Call The Roll Podcast-Wrapping Up Hoops Season

Lion Women’s Hoops-Southland Conference Bracketology

Well, it is time for the Ladies. With a 13-15 record overall and 8-10 conference record, the A&M-Commerce Women’s team is looking to make another solid showing in the tournament, much like they did last year, but last year has a lot of differences from now. A new coach, a new staff, and many new…

Lion Men’s Hoops-Southland Conference Bracketology

Well, it is March, which means time for some madness. At least on the conference level. We still have two more full seasons left to play before we can become eligible for the big dance, and hopefully there is massive improvement made in the Men’s program before that happens, but for now, the best the…

Special Edition: Dallas Morning News Feature-November 20, 1985: Hawkins’ Legacy: He let his players grow

Editor’s Note: This Article was published by the Dallas Morning News in November of 1985. It was written by Sam Blair and is not the work of The Lion Wire or any of the staff or the writers. It is here for reading enjoyment purposes only and every attempt has been taken to ensure the…

Lion Football: Dolezel Shuffles The Dominos-A Look at the New Offensive Staff

Before I start, I will apologize for calling Don Meredith, one of the great Cowboys “Dan Meredith” in the last podcast, just don’t let my Dad know, he might disinherit Me. Ive been dealing with some radically bad allergies and sinus issues the past week so i’ll blame it on the medications. Good news is…

The First Champions: 1933 East Texas State Lions

The year was 1931. From the time that collegiate football first arrived in Commerce, East Texas State Normal College had not done much to really speak of or shout about. The team had some winning seasons in the early years, but the 1920’s were absolutely awful and by far the worst decade in school history,…

70 Years Ago: An Extra Bowl of Tangerines: The 1953 East Texas State Lions

Despite the trials of this season, if you are a Lion, you always have reason to feel proud of your roots, especially in football. Football is the prime sport here in Texas, but it is more than just about Football, it is about both fans and players alike remembering the great and deep rooted tradition…