(Note: After all this time, I was finally able to get my name corrected for writing here on The Wire. Lionmojo I thought was a screen name, and I just was able to get it figured out. Thanks for you patience.) Greetings, Lion fans, and today in the Blue Gang Notebook, we’ll take a look…
A new season is finally upon us as our southern neighbors pay a visit to the Hawk Saturday night. Lots of changes have occurred since the end of last season and now. New coaches, big injuries, new turf, updates to the dressing room, no more 50 yard logo and other little things. Let’s start with…
Buenos Dias, Lion fans, and that time that we’ve all waited for has finally arrived. Game Week. This season brings a number of new things. New faces on the coaching staff as the David Bailiff era begins. A number of new players, including a new starting quarterback. And for the first time in program history,…
Greetings, Lion fans. Normally, this time of year, the staff here at The Wire are on our August hiatus until the breakneck pace of the regular season. After spending this past weekend in Commerce, America, though, I wanted to share some experiences and provide insight into a season that begins with many questions. This past…
Colby Carthel has moved on after one of the best runs in school history During his time, the Lions returned to national relevancy and then, becoming a national power for the first time since the Eddie Vowell years. 6 winning seasons, 6 postseason appearances, a Bowl Championship, a National Title, and 3 Conference titles have returned…
Greetings, Lion fans. It’s 48 days until kickoff, and my, how time flies. Today, we’ll take a look at another group of Lion defenders, the linebackers and secondary. When it comes to defense, the position of linebacker and defensive back is one of the most difficult to play. These positions not only demand the speed…
With Dave Campbell’s Texas Football out, there are now predictions as to how the Lone Star Conference will play out. After conferring, we decided to put out our own power rankings heading into the preseason. Tarleton State Texans-12-1 in 2018, Super Region 3 finalists, Conference Champions. Overview: Tarleton is the defending LSC champion and therefore…
Well, it’s on. Futbol Americano is being played in Commerce, America with an international flair, and it won’t be easy. Here are 5 things to provide context. Gridiron Football (or American football) is VERY popular in Mexico, but especially in the Northern states that border Texas and New Mexico/Arizona. Popular in the same way that…
Greetings, Lion fans. We here at The Wire hope that all of you had a good Independence Day holiday. For us, it’s back to business, and today, we take a look at the defensive line, the most experienced among all the position groups. The list of great talent that has worn the blue and gold…
Greetings, Lion fans, and in this preview of the 2019 season, we’ll take a look at one of the most overlooked, yet highly important position groups, the offensive line. Offensive linemen labor in obscurity. As fans, we all see the long pass completions, the thrilling moves by running backs, and the numbers change on the…
Although it comes a day late, Billy and I here at The Wire wanted to wish our brother and friend, Brian Pate, the best of birthday wishes. Brian’s tireless efforts in the support of A&M-Commerce athletics has made this website what it is today. He gave us an opportunity to come along for the ride,…
Greetings, Lion fans. With the Blue-Gold spring game done, we’re all in a wait and see mode until fall camp begins in August. So, until that time, let’s take a look at the running backs that Head Coach David Bailiff and offensive coordinator Billy Riebock will break out this fall. The Lion running game struggled…
Greetings, Lion Fans..normally, when you see one of my columns, it’s usually focusing on some aspect of Lion football. Today, though, I wanted to shine a light in a different area, the women of the Lady Lion softball team. If you haven’t had the opportunity to see them play, and I admit, I haven’t, then…
With the spring game in the books and the first look at the offense with it’s new wrinkles, it is time to take a look at the possibilities and the Quarterback competition that will be in Commerce. Will one guy take the reins and hold on or will it be a season opening decision like…
My apologies for the late write up, here are 5 postseason thoughts. As College Basketball season ends even for Division I and the Final Four starts (Wreck ‘Em Tech, hope the Red Raiders bring home a National Championship), its time to look at what our Lions did this year and what we can expect for…
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…
Greetings, Lion fans, and it’s that time of year again…..The only thing that gets a football fan in Texas more excited than Opening Weekend in the fall, high school and college playoffs…..National Signing Day. To say David Baliff and his staff hit the ground running is an understatement. The Lions had 52 signees, and what…
Today’s Minor thoughts will focus on the recruiting process of a Lion signee from my hometown, Paris, Texas. As most know my recruiting process that led me right down the street to Commerce was unorthodox to say the least. I was a late walk on basically showing up a couple weeks prior to the start…
(Note: My apologies for the delay in defensive season summary. The events of the past two weeks have thrown us here at The Wire for a collective loop, including yours truly. I have a personal relationship with Coach Carthel, and know the Carthel family well. It was not something I was anticipating….Russell) Greetings, Lion fans,…
Who: Versus When: Saturday, November 24, 1 PM Where: Tarleton Memorial Stadium, Stephenville, TX Weather: 66 Degrees and Mostly Sunny at Kickoff Listen/Watch/Stats: Radio: 88.9 KETR (Commerce) or streaming at http://www.ketr.org Charlie Chitwood (Play by Play), Brock Calloway (Color Analysis), BJ Laudermilk (News/Updates) Watch: https://tarletonsports.com/showcase?Live=1288 Stats: http://stats.statbroadcast.com/statmonitr/?id=241570 Projected Starters- Offense (Spread) QB-Kane Wilson, 6’4 225 LBS,…
