# 1 Texas A&M-Commerce Lions VS. Texas A&M-Kingsville Javelinas-Storylines, Starters, and Stuff You Need To Know.

Texas A&M-Kingsville Javelinas Versus # 1 Texas A&M-Commerce Lions When: Thursday, August 30, 7 PM Where: Ernest Hawkins Field at Memorial Stadium, Commerce, Texas TV: ESPN3 or WatchESPN.com Radio: 88.9 KETR (Commerce) Charlie Chitwood (Play By Play), Brock Calloway (Color Commentary) Live Stream: KETR.org (Radio) Live Stats: Lionathletics.com Projected Starters: QB-Kane Wilson, 6’4…

Gone Fishin’

Hello Wire Fans. It is hard to believe that in has been almost a year since the Lions lofted the national title trophy, but the title defense begins in 5 weeks from today. I am thrilled because Russell McLean will be here for his first full year (he joined during the playoffs) and Billy Minor…

The Morning Wire: July 25

Lions Picked to finish first in LSC. The Lions of TAMUC edged out Midwestern State’s Mustangs by one single vote in the preseason poll at Lone Star Conference Media Day in San Antonio. With as close as everything has been against MSU, no shock there. Here is the full media poll. 2018 LONE STAR CONFERENCE…

The Morning Wire: July 23

Football: Polls, Preseason, and Media Days. Per Lionathletics.com, The Lion football team stands at a # 5 preseason ranking nationally, and Linebacker Brucks Saathoff, was named as a Division II All-American Preseason First Team by College Football America Yearbook. Also, The Lions are ranked in the preseason number 6 by Street & Smith’s and #…

The Lion Wire’s Official 2018 Lion Football Preview.

Commerce’s Lions are back on top in the realm of College Football, but how much farther can they climb after reaching the top, or more importantly, can they stay there? 45 Years and 7 Days. That was how long it had been since Texas A&M-Commerce had experienced Football supremacy. The Lions are somewhere they have…

The Lion Wire’s 15 Preseason Questions: Brian’s Edition

Lion Wire Managing Editor Brian Pate takes a stab at 15 preseason questions. 1. Predict the Lions regular season record and how they finish in the LSC. “I am going to the fatalistic one here and say the Lions finish 10-1 in the regular season and one of those losses is in conference to a…

The Lion Wire’s 15 Preseason Questions: LionMojo Edition

Russell McLean (AKA LionMojo) has his own thoughts and answers to the 15 questions we are pondering at the Wire. Here is The Mojo edition. 1. Predict the Lions regular season record and how they finish in the LSC. Mojo: “Going with 11-0 regular season, 8-0 in conference, and LSC Champs.” 2. How high…

The Lion Wire’s 15 Preseason Questions: B.Minor Edition.

We at the Wire are going to do a 15 question set with our thoughts about the upcoming season before the official preview comes up this weekend. Starting with the great Billy Minor, all of us will answer the same 15 questions. Mr Minor is up first. 1. Predict the Lions regular season record and…

The Weekend Wire: A Preseason Look at Colorado State-Pueblo Thunderwolves-Game 4

When and Where: Saturday, September 22, Ernest Hawkins Field at Memorial Stadium, Commerce, Texas 2017 Thunderwolves: 9-3 overall, 9-1 in Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference Play, RMAC Conference Champions, NCAA First Round (Lost to Minnesota State-Mankato) Points Per Game: 36.06 Points Per Game Allowed: 14.4 Leading Returning Passer: Brandon Edwards, Senior, 73/110, 66.4 Completion Percentage, 4…

Recruiting Wire: A Look at incoming Quarterback Kane Wilson

To say the past few A&M-Commerce Quarterbacks have had interesting roads to stardom and championships would be an understatement. Deric Davis was arguably the best Quarterback in the State of Texas during his Senior year at Bowie High in Arlington. He was Texas State Offensive MVP and defeated power Southlake Carroll in a run to…

The Morning Wire: A Preseason look at the Eastern New Mexico Greyhounds-Game 3

When and Where: Saturday, September 15, 7 PM. Al Whitehead Field at Greyhound Stadium, Portales, New Mexico. 2017 Greyhounds: 8-2 overall, 6-2 in the Lone Star Conference. Points Per Game: 32.4 Points Per Game Allowed: 28.7 Key Returners: Leading Passer: Wyatt Strand, RS-JR, 52-96 attempts, 54.2 percent, 784 passing yards, 4 TD passes, 2 interceptions.…

The Weekend Wire: Bruister’s Contract Extended, Perez named LSC Male Athlete of The Year.

Per Lionathletics.com, Softball Coach Richie Bruiser had his contact extended through the 2021 seasons. For sure, a deserved extension. Again, you have to give kudos to Tim McMurray and the athletic administration for how they are not only hiring quality coaches but retaining them and keeping them winning. In 4 seasons, the Lions under…

The Morning Wire: A Preseason Look at The William Jewell Cardinals-Game 2

When and Where: Saturday, September 8, Liberty, Missouri 2017 Result: Texas A&M-Commerce-59, William Jewell-6 2017 Cardinals: 2-9 overall, 2-7 in Great Lakes Valley Conference play Points Per Game: 21.18 Points Per Game Allowed: 38.55 Leading Returning Passer: Will Schneider, Sophomore, 4-11 Attempts, 36.3 completion percentage, 123 yards. Leading Returning Rusher: Chance Nelson, RS-Senior, 36 attempts/149…

The Morning Wire: A 2018 Preseason Look at Texas A&M-Kingsville-Game # 1

When and Where: Thursday, August 30, Ernest Hawkins Field at Memorial Stadium, Commerce, Texas. 2017 Javelinas: 4-7 overall, 2-6 in the Lone Star Conference. Points Per Game: 26.6 Points Per Game Allowed: 31.36 Key Returners: Leading Passer: Cade Dyal, RS-Sophomore 191/307 Attempts, 62.2 % Completion, 19 TD Passes, 10 INT’s. Leading Rusher: Nick Pelrean,…

So much winning….and yet so little respect.

Today’s Dave Campbell’s Texas Football Magazine came out, and with the hope that the Lions would be on the front cover for the first time ever, but that did not happen. They placed first year Texas A&M head coach Jimbo Fisher on the cover. Now, to be fair and realistic, more Texans are going to…

Memorial Stadium: A Historical Evolution

Ever since I can remember, I have loved looking at stadiums across Texas. I remember when I was a kid the first stadium I ever saw was Canton’s Norris Birdwell Stadium. I was born in Dallas and my family would drive through the smaller towns to get to East Texas when were moving from the…

Flashback: 1995 NCAA Division II Playoffs Preview: East Texas State Lions Vs. Portland State Vikings

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…

BREAKING: 2018 Lion Football Schedule Change.

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…

Updated Lion Football Coaching Records

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,…

The Morning Wire: May 14

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…

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