As this season has wound up we say goodbye to one of the most successful senior classes to don the blue and gold in school history. This group ranged from record setters to spot players and each gave their all. I just want to give a little insight on the finality of the finale. First…
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)…
Who: Versus Where: Ben Altamirano Stadium, Silver City, New Mexico When: Saturday, October 20, 1 PM Central Time Watch/Listen/Stats: Radio: 88.9 KETR Radio (Commerce) or Live Streaming at KETR.org-Charlie Chitwood (Play By Play) Brock Calloway (Color Commentary/ Analysis), BJ Laudermilk (News Updates) Live Stream: http://www.lionathletics.com/live Stats: http://statbroadcast.com/events/statmonitr.php?gid=tame Projected Starters: Offense (Spread) QB-Kane Wilson, 6’4 225 LBS, Junior,…
A heavyweight fight this is.
Well finally we got to see what we been waiting on all season. Great football weather and some great Lions football to go with it. There won’t be a final thought from Bobby Bounds this week. Please join me and the Wire staff in sending him and his family in Mississippi condolences for the loss…
This will be a test to see how the Lions respond to adversity. This team had not lost a game at home in almost 2 years, and had a 13 game winning streak. These type of games are what can rebuild your confidence or keep you at the status quo. This has happened before, but…
Before we get into it, I wanted to address some things that some are bringing up because despite the 3-0 record, a number of fans are just not very happy right now with a thing here or two. Namely, the QB situation, so I want to just be very upfront and honest about some things.…
A lot of thoughts, but not for tonight. Just happy……well not happy…..but I am good with being 3-0 for right now. 5 Morning After Thoughts published first thing in the Morning.
To say the past few A&M-Commerce Quarterbacks have had interesting roads to stardom and championships would be an understatement. Deric Davis was arguably the best Quarterback in the State of Texas during his Senior year at Bowie High in Arlington. He was Texas State Offensive MVP and defeated power Southlake Carroll in a run to…
In today’s report I’m gonna share some of my more memorable games in Commerce and talk about the impact that a couple coaches had on my life. I know every player that has donned the blue and gold have made memories here in Commerce so please feel free to share yours in the comments. I…
In the spirit of recent posts about the upgrades with the stadium and events center I have a couple suggestions that would enhance them. I feel a total rename is in order and I would like to see the name changed from Memorial Stadium to Ernest Hawkins Memorial Stadium. Coach Hawkins made that stadium so in…
As of the end of the 2017 season, Colby Carthel has won 48 total games, 3 Lone Star Conference Titles, 7 Postseason games, and a National Championship. So many of the wins under Carthel has a fair amount of importance, but the top 10 wins no doubt have molded the program to it’s current state.…
Todays report is about the plight of the small school undrafted NFL free agent. The process and expectations if you will. At least from the view of this kid back in 1993. A remarkable thing happened back in the spring of 1992 there at old Memorial Stadium. “Pro Day” for us included a scout from…
This is part 4 of the 5 part series chronicling my years at ETSU. 1991 season. Having won the ’90 LSC crown and making our first NCAA quarterfinal appearance we were riding high. Our offense was basically all coming back except for the best receiver to don the blue and gold, Gary Compton. Recruiting was…
This is part 3 of the 5 part series of my years in Commerce (88-92). The 1990 season. After a dissappointing 4-6 season in 89, the turn of the decade was looked upon as a fresh new start. I was coming off my ACL surgery after playing only a few plays in the opener before…
A few quick thoughts. The Lions are being the aggressor and have had multiple chances to pull away. At one point, the Lions were up by 12 with about 5 minutes to go. They are shooting the ball well and just attacking on both ends. They are playing some of the toughest pressure defense I…
Junior Guard Willie Rooks scored 19 points while Reggie Reid added 16 and Aaron Horne 11 as The 18th ranked Texas A&M-Commerce Men’s Basketball team pushed their record to 12-1 overall and 5-1 in LSC play with a 73-62 win over Texas A&M-Kingsville Thursday night at University Fieldhouse in Commerce. The Lions will face another…
Exactly 45 years and 7 days ago, The Lions of East Texas State University lofted their first National Title Trophy. The game was in Commerce and the town celebrated for days. For years, it was something for the Lion program to hang their hat on. Last night, the ups and downs that have happened since…
New AFCA Division II Top 25 poll is out and the Lions have moved up to ninth. Poll below and the teams in bolded italics are Super Region 4 Teams. Rank School (1st votes) Rec. Pts. Prev. 1. Northwest Missouri St. (34) 8-0 850 1 2. Shepherd (W.Va.) 7-0 794 2 3. Minnesota St. 8-0…
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