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: DB Max Epps-This guy has been great…
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…
There is a reason we have a “cooling off” period after a loss. Tensions are always high. College football is a passion driven game and there are a lot of emotions before, during, and after the game. After we thought about what we were going to write, we came up with some things EVERYONE saw…
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- QB Eric Rodriguez-After accounting for…
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. Lincoln U was a LOT BETTER than ANYONE predicted them to be. They fought…
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…
Saturday, November 10, 2018. I was at Ernest Hawkins Field at Memorial Stadium, taking in another great Lion football game. I had been in the box most of the game, but I came outside to talk with my Dad and Uncle. Russ stayed up to continue doing his thing. It was halftime, and the Lions…
Greetings, Lion fans, and after a very long 288 days….it is finally game week! As was discussed in the Pre Snap Read, 2022 will be very, very different. New opponents. New road games. At the heart of the matter, though, two things remain the same: One, it is still Lion Football, and two, when it…
2022, however, charts a new course for the Lion athletic program, having left the Lone Star Conference, of which they were a founding member, and Division 2 for Division 1 FCS and the Southland Conference. Old foes like Midwestern State, Angelo State, Texas A&M-Kingsville, and Eastern New Mexico have given way to Incarnate Word, Southeastern…
As I have told most of you, my undergraduate days in Commerce, America were 2005-2007. During that time, I got to see only a couple of really good programs, and one was Women’s Soccer. Neil Piper built a winning program and a dynasty that competed every year for conference and regional championships. The really big…
It’s hard to believe and yet exciting that in just a little over 2 weeks, we will be starting our Division I Journey by kicking off against Lincoln U California at The Hawk on the Thursday night before Labor Day. It is exciting and even as I am down in the Hill Country relaxing on…
