(Note: Since I’ve begun here at The Wire, I’ve enjoyed writing on a lot of different surrounding the football program at Commerce. It’s a rare occasion when it’s a tough one. This is one of them.) Greetings, Lion fans, and I wish I could say that I’m happy to be reaching out to all of…
The A&M-Commerce Women’s Basketball team notched their 7th straight win and Jason Burton became the program leader in Lone Star Conference Career victories as the Lions defeated Tarleton State last Tuesday night in Commerce and followed that up with a 78-63 win over Texas Women’s also in Commerce. After starting the season of 4-4, the…
Great Weekend for Lion Basketball and the Post Season Honors for Football continue to roll in. Football- 5 Lions were named to the inaugural Dave Campbell’s Texas Football Small College All-State team, which places the best in Texas that are non-FBS players. Congrats to Vincent Hobbs, Kristov Martinez, Reggie Kincaid, Brucks Saathoff, and Michael Onohua…
A few final pieces of post season accolades, so let’s get to it. The Final AFCA polls have come out, and for the 3rd straight season, Texas A&M-Commerce finishes the season ranked in the top ten to end the year. The Lions ranked 9th in the country, and one would think it was two convincing…
Having attended the presser at McKinney ISD stadium and watched the live streaming from the Rayburn Memorial Student Center, I have a lot of thoughts on this, but I will keep it to 5, so here we go. He is pumped-From the second I arrived at the MISD stadium conference room, Bailiff was smiling from…
Football: Congrats to Lion Senior Kristov Martinez, who was named to the AFCA First Team All-American team. A word to NFL scouts: You need to look at this kid. Kicking on this level is not ANY different than kicking in Division I. You still have to put the ball through the uprights. Kristov has a…
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)…
Greetings, Lion fans….this column comes about three weeks earlier than I was hoping to write it, but alas, the Lions ran out of miracles last Saturday in Stephenville. They went out as a champion should, fighting until the very last-minute. Down 34-15 early in the 4th quarter, the Lions summoned a little Hawkins Magic, and…
First, I want to say to Tarleton and their fans, congratulations, you guys have a great football team and Todd Whitten has done nothing short of a great job in turning Tarleton State back around to being an elite LSC program. They went from a 6-5 Bowl team to a team that will be playing…
Lions end the season at 10-3. Thanks to the Seniors for a great 4 year ride.
Bring us home, Lucky Lions, Bring us home. We need you more than ever.
The defense has played very well, except for the final 2 drives. The offense has been awful, but it has been amazing to see what happens when you let your QB run, as Tarleton has a lot of offense due to their QB’s legs. Kristov Martinez now has the LSC all time scoring record. Congrats…
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,…
Greetings, Lion fans, and first let me wish all of you and your families a Happy Thanksgiving from all of us here at The Wire. It’s a good situation to be in when you’re still playing football over the holiday. You have to be a pretty good team. And the Lions are most certainly a…
Well Lion fans it is that time again. As we prepare for another shot at Tarleton let’s be thankful we are in this position. Let’s get to it. First thought…well let me first say there is nothing like being with your teammates for Thanksgiving. It first off means your team is pretty good if you…
“It’s like deja vu all over again….” Yogi Berra, New York Yankee catcher and Hall of Famer Greetings, Lion fans, and if it seems like we’ve been here before, well, we have. The game we’ve been patiently waiting for ever since the disaster in October. Time to take a look at the #2 region seed…
Volleyball- The Lion Volleyball team had it’s best season in 31 years, but it came to an end on Saturday afternoon in Stephenville in the South Central Regional Final. The Lions met up again with Tarleton State, and this time the TexAnns were too much for the Lions, winning 3-1 in set matches. With a…
Let’s start with the obvious. The Texas A&M-Commerce defense is what has gotten this team to a 10-2 record this season and a second round in the NCAA Division II playoffs. No other reason. Scott Power has earned every single penny of his contract and then some. The relentless pressure, the outstanding line of scrimmage…
5 Morning After thoughts, as the Lions advance and head to Stephenville for a rematch with Tarleton State in the NCAA Second Round. Attention University Officials; Stephanie Fiorisi did indeed work today.
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