Everybody’s All American: Wade Wilson

Two years ago, Lion Legend Wade Wilson left us far too soon. He was one of the best to ever wear the blue and gold. As great a player and coach that he was, Wade was a far better friend. I won’t bother listing the numbers and success Wade enjoyed both in Commerce and the…

Merry Christmas from The Wire!

Greetings, Lion fans. Brian, Billy and I wanted to take this opportunity to wish everyone out there an abundance of blessings and best wishes for a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. This past year has been a true test of courage and strength-both mental and physical. In a year in which we have seen…

2020 “Spring” Game-5 Thoughts

Football returns to Commerce, America for at least one day this Saturday, and I could not be more excited. To return to Commerce. To return to The Hawk. To see the improvements on our team and inside our stadium. I am excited and just cannot wait to see what we have going on. Here are…

NCAA Division II Second Round- # 21 Texas A&M-Commerce Lions @ # 7 Colorado-Mines Orediggers-Storylines, Starters, and Stuff You Need To Know.

Who: Versus When: Saturday, November 30, 1 PM CST Where: Marv Kay Stadium, Golden, CO Weather: 37 Degrees & Partly Cloudy at Kickoff, Wind SSE Watch/Listen/Stats: Radio: Lion Sports Network via 88.9 KETR (Commerce) or stream http://www.ketr.org Charlie Chitwood (Play By Play), Brock Calloway (Color/Analysis) BJ Laudermilk (Studio/Updates) Watch: http://www.minesathletics.com/tv Stats: https://www.ncaa.com/game/3909038 Projected Starters: Offense (Multiple)…

Minor Mid-week Thoughts…Week 7

Before I get into my thoughts I just want to congratulate all the 2019 Hall of Honor, Bobby Fox Award Winners, and Hall of Fame Class. It was an excellent program put on by TAMUC and props to Blake Cooper for an excellent job hosting. It is always great seeing old friends and teammates and…

Remembering Dr. Dan Jones

This weekend in Commerce, there will be a 5K run and event honoring the late Dr. Dan Jones, our Alma Mater’s President from 2009-2016. During that time, our institution grew exponentially in enrollment, endowment, and some great things happened. Our Education school was ranked number 1 in the State of Texas and 13th in the…