Division I Diatribes-Fansville

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,…

Texas A&M-Commerce Lions (1-2) VS. North American University Stallions (0-2)-Storylines, Impact Players, and Stuff You Need To Know

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+…

Division I Diatribes-The Anchor

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…

Texas A&M-Commerce Lions (1-1) @ Sam Houston State Bearkats (0-2)-Storylines, Impact Players, and Stuff You Need To Know.

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…

Texas A&M-Commerce Lions (1-0) @ Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles (0-1)-Storylines, Impact Players, and Stuff You Need To Know

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…

Division I Diatribes Vol. 13-Hail ET!

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…

Texas A&M-Commerce Lions VS. Lincoln University Oaklanders- Storylines, Impact Players, and Stuff You Need To Know

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…