Greetings, Lion fans, having a week off halfway through the season is certainly a welcome relief, this week it’s back to the grind and the beginning of Southland Conference play. Brian and I thought this would be an ideal spot to reflect on the season so far. What’s gone well, what hasn’t, and what has…
I think most people have seen the Dr Pepper commercials about “Fansville”, a football obsessed town that is part satire part marketing ploy, but, let me tell you about some places that are Fansvilles. Everyone remembers when Appalachian State defeated Michigan back in 2007. App State had very few fans in Ann Arbor that day,…
I hate that I missed this game for a plethora of reasons but long story short, I got there and had not been feeling well the entire day. I got to tailgate around 2 and was there for about an hour before I realized I had bad case of hay fever. So back home I…
Who: Versus When: Saturday, September 24, 6 PM Where: Ernest Hawkins Field at Memorial Stadium, Commerce, TX Weather: 89 Degrees and Sunny at Kickoff, Humidity 36%, Winds SSW at 15 MPH. Watch/Listen/Stats- Listen: Lion Sports Network – KETR 88.9 FM, Commerce (http://www.ketr.org) Charlie Chitwood (Play BY Play) Brock Callaway (Color/Analysis) BJ Laudermilk (Sidelines and Studio/Scores) LIVE VIDEO: ESPN+…
Greetings, Lion fans, and in the Notebook this week, we’ll take a look at the matchup with the North American University Stallions out of Houston, Tx. First, though, we’ll take a look back at the best effort of the Blue Gang this year against Sam Houston State. A LOOK BACK: You might ask…. how does…
Sometimes, the accomplishments of others gets lost in the shuffle or organizations. It is an easy thing to do. Just ask any boss of any big time company. There are those that might not ever get recognized for what they have done and continue to do. For Texas A&M University-Commerce, Judy Sackfield has given her…
(Note: Before we begin the Pre Snap Read this week, I’d like to mention something. It was brought to my attention that there were some occurrences during the Tennesse Tech game that I was not aware of that affected the offensive play calling and special teams. If I had known, I possibly would not have…
It was a long day yesterday. I Left DFW at about 10 AM and did not get back until 1 in the morning. The good thing about a nearly 3 hour drive is that you can think about things and have some ideas about what you care to write and what was good, bad, and…
Greetings, Lion fans, normally, we would not be writing a 5 game balls column after a loss, but last night’s effort against a very, very good and talented Sam Houston State deserves and demands it. The Lions went into Huntsville shorthanded, and gave the Bearkats everything they wanted and then some. To be in the…
AT When: Saturday, September 17, 6 PM Where: Elliott T Bowers Stadium, Huntsville, Texas Weather: 86°F, Precipitation: 4%, Humidity: 61%, Wind: 5 mph Listen: Lion Sports Network – KETR 88.9 FM, Commerce (http://www.ketr.org) Charlie Chitwood (Play BY Play) Brock Callaway (Color/Analysis) BJ Laudermilk (Sidelines and Studio/Scores) LIVE VIDEO: ESPN+ | https://www.espn.com/espnplus/player/_/id/cd22490a-f9bf-4606-a760-5886749022cf Live Stats: http://statb.us/v/tame/410319 Impact Players: Storylines-For those who do not know, we…
Greetings, Lion fans, and in this week’s edition of the Notebook, we’ll break down the Lions biggest matchup of the season so far, what should prove to a true measurement of just where the Lion football program is, and where it needs to go. First, though, a quick look back at the debacle that was…
Greetings, Lion fans, and after the monumental disappointment in Tennessee last Saturday, there’s no rest for the weary, as the Lions make the trek down I-45 South to Huntsville for their biggest game of the season so far against the Sam Houston State Bearkats. This is a true measuring stick game for the Lions, to…
So far, so good. Lions get the ball to start the second half.
Who: At When: Saturday, September 10, 6 PM Where: Tucker Stadium, Cookeville, Tennessee Weather: 73 and Overcast at Kickoff, Precipitation: 24%, Humidity: 87%, Wind: 3 mph Watch/Listen/Stats- Listen: Lion Sports Network – KETR 88.9 FM, Commerce (http://www.ketr.org) Charlie Chitwood (Play BY Play) Brock Callaway (Color/Analysis) BJ Laudermilk (Sidelines and Studio/Scores) Watch: ESPN+ | https://www.espn.com/watch/player/_/eventCalendarId/401421125?gameId=401421125&sourceLang=en&om-navmethod=espn%3Aglobalsearch%3AresultsLIVE STATS: http://statb.us/v/tame/410451 Impact Players- Storylines- Well, last week it…
Note: As many of you know, former Head Coach Guy Morriss passed away today. Russ and I send our thoughts, prayers, and condolences to Coach Mo’s family. In many ways, if he had not encouraged me over a decade ago, this site might not even exist. We will have more on this later. RIP Coach…
Note: Before we begin this edition of the Notebook, Brian and I would like to pass along our condolences to the family of former Lion Head Coach Guy Morriss. Morriss was a star lineman at TCU, and then spent a decade with the Philadelphia Eagles of the NFL. His coaching stops included Baylor and Kentucky…
Greetings, Lion fans, and after overcoming a slow start, the Lions got in the groove and defeated a much better than expected Lincoln Ca. team, 52-7. The offense, although starting out with a sputter, made some adjustments, the most notable of which was sophomore Eric Rodriguez taking over, and lighting a a spark under the…
I apologize for the late thoughts. I got in pretty late last night and got the 5 game balls up and then just hit the sack and didn’t wake up until I absolutely had to. Anyway, let’s to the 5 thoughts. Coach David Bailiff Presser-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PtcXRNdgnmo Game Highlights-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o82tq_9SAq0
Who: Versus When: Thursday, September 1, 7 PM Where: Ernest Hawkins Field at Memorial Stadium, Commerce, TX Weather: Scattered thunderstorms. Low 71F. Winds E at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50% Watch/Listen/Stats- Radio-Lion Sports Network – KETR 88.9 FM, Commerce (http://www.ketr.org) Charlie Chitwood (Play By Play) Brock Callaway (Color/Analysis) BJ Laudermilk (Sidlines) Watch-ESPN+ | https://www.espn.com/watch/player/_/eventCalendarId/401421125?gameId=401421125&sourceLang=en&om-navmethod=espn%3Aglobalsearch%3Aresults…
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