Here is the complete top 25 poll from the Coaches Association: Rank School (1st votes) 2018 Rec. Pts. 2018 Rank 1 Valdosta St. (Ga.) (29) 14-0 792 1 2 Ferris St. (Mich.) (3) 15-1 768 2 3 Minnesota St. 13-1 686 3 4 Notre Dame (Ohio) 13-1 623 4 5 Ouachita Baptist (Ark.) 12-1 585…
Just a head’s up for everyone, the Wire staff will be taking our August Sabbatical starting today. We will be back the week before the Lions kick off against our guests from south of the Border, Seleccion Nuevo Leon. I have been doing this since 2017 as it gives us all a chance to get…
3- That is how the Lions are picked to finish, third in the conference. Not a complete knock, but below Tarleton and Midwestern State. I have to say I understand the ranking. The media knows we have too much talent to be any lower but any higher with a new coach, new offensive systems, new…
Hat tip to Russell, who always seems to get this stuff. American Football South of the Border is coming to Commerce, America. The Lions will have a home game to open the season on September 7 at Ernest Hawkins Field at Memorial Stadium, as they will host the Nuevo Leon Universidad Tigres (translation: Nuevo Leon…
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…
Another year, and another strong signing class. Below is the full roster. NAME POS HT WT HOMETOWN PREV SCHOOL Andrew Armstrong WR 6-4 180 Dallas, Texas Bishop Dunne HS Aniyah Spencer WR 5-9 155 Converse, Texas Judson HS De’Rondre Moore WR 6-1 165 Rosenberg, Texas Terry HS Cedric Hayes WR 6-0 175 Dallas, Texas Carter…
A lot to get to, and most of it not great news, but that is what we are here for. Wade Wilson’s Information: Services: Visitation will be held 4-6pm at Park Cities Baptist Church, 3933 Northwest Pkwy, Dallas, TX 75225. Funeral Services will follow at 6pm. Wade will be laid to rest Sunday at a private…
We have received word from news outlets that Lion great Wade Wilson (1977-1980), one of, if not the the best QB’s to ever don the blue and gold of ET/TAMUC has passed away. At this time we do not have any details on the passing, only that Wilson passed away this morning at the age…
David Bailiff has been hired as the 18th football coach in program history. Let’s take a look at some of his info. David Bailiff: DOB: May 26, 1958 Hometown: Dallas, TX Alma Mater: Texas State (1977-1980) Offensive Philosophy: Shotgun Spread Defensive Philosophy: 4-2-5 Overall: “When you have playmakers, let them make plays.” Family: Wife (Angie)…
Coach Carthel, I have to admit I was disappointed when I saw you had taken the job at Stephen F. Austin. However, as someone who bleeds the blue and gold, you have to understand that my hope for you to stay here would be biased, but as the brother of a high school coach, I…
We have received word that a true East Texas State Football legend, Stumblin’ Sam McCord, has passed away. McCord was one of the greatest quarterbacks in Lion football history and was in a long line of fantastic Quarterbacks during “the Golden Fifties.” McCord played quarterback for East Texas State University for three years after transferring…
Admission is free, and the game will resume where it was left off, which was at halftime. I will be at the game, stay tuned for the end of the third quarter post and the final game post along with the 5 post game thoughts as well.
Stay tuned for the time the game that will resume tomorrow. The score at the half of 10-10 was the same when the game was halted.
Hat tip to a Youtube Video from Brandon Misener at D2football.com who broke the news that Sporting Kansas City will withdraw from hosting the NCAA Division II National title game due to the need to make repairs to the playing field. They also withdrew from their agreement for future national title games that would have…
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…
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…
Hat Tip Russell McLean for blowing up my phone this morning to tell me. Congrats are in order to Luis Perez, who will be headed to Los Angeles to the Rams to attend a Rookie Camp. As disappointed as we were to see him not get called in the draft, like Russell McLean said, “All…
The 2018 Schedule is out, so a few thoughts about each game. September 8- Vs. William Jewell-@ Greene Stadium Liberty, Missouri September 15-VS. Eastern New Mexico-Greyhound Stadium, Portales, New Mexcio September 22 VS. Colorado State-Pueblo-Ernest Hawkins Field At Memorial Stadium, Commerce, Texas September 29 VS. Texas A&M Kingsville (Chennault Cup Game)-Ernest Hawkins Field At Memorial…
Well, for the third time in the past four years, the Lions have been invited to go to the dance. They will face For Lewis State in Canyon, as West Texas A&M is the top seed in the region, so they will host the South Central Region, here is the bracket. West Texas A&M VS…
Well, success has it’s cost, and one of those costs are assistants that have success and move up. Justin Deason, who created an explosive defensive that created turnovers and defensive scoring, joined Eric Morris’ s staff at Incarnate Word. Morris was the offensive coordinator at Texas Tech before taking the head job. Incarnate Word is…
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