Texas A&M-Commerce Lions @ San Diego State Aztecs-Storylines, Impact Players, and Stuff You Need To Know

Texas A&M-Commerce Lions Versus San Diego State Aztecs When: Saturday, August 31st, 7 PM Where: Snapdragon Stadium, San Diego, CA Watch/Listen/Stats LIVE AUDIO: Lion Sports Network – KETR 88.9 FM, Commerce (http://www.ketr.org) – Charlie Chitwood (Play by Play) Brock Callaway (Color)LIVE VIDEO: TruTV | https://www.trutv.com/ | MAX | https://www.max.com/sportsLIVE STATS: https://statb.us/v/tame/530673TICKETS: https://vivenu.com/event/lion-football-away-game-tickets-knuq7pWATCH PARTIES: Commerce & Houston: https://www.tamuc.edu/football-watch-party/ Impact Players- QB Eric Rodriguez-Rodriguez got the Lions…

The Blue Gang Defensive Preview Podcast

The Pre-Snap Read-Lion Offense VS Aztec Defense

Hard to believe that in under a week, Lion football kicks off, and facing the second FBS school in the history of the program on live TV is pretty exciting. I will say this, Russ was awesome at this and knew how to break down film and stats so much better than I ever could,…

Division I Diatribes-Make Your Bed & Clean Up Your Room

I have been out of my parents house for almost 2 decades now. My Dad had a rule that was pretty hard and fast when I was growing up. Unless we didn’t have the time, Dad would say when we were on our way to school or church or anywhere else, make up our beds…

2024 Texas A&M-Commerce Lion Football Preview

This season preview is dedicated to my dear late friend, Russell McLean. Game days and the Press box won’t be the same without you. I’ll see you again one day my dear friend. Overview: The 2023 Texas A&M-Commerce Lions experienced their worst season in over a decade. It was truly an enigma of a season,…

Call The Roll Podcast-No Name Face

The Lion Wire’s Call The Roll Podcast-Southland Conference Media Days

A Plea for Alma Mater Dear

The following is an open letter from Texas A&M-Commerce alum Ted Crim. Mr. Crim has sent this letter to the TAMU Board of Regents and asked that I publish it, and I do so proudly. -The Lion Wire Staff Dear Sirs, My name is Ted R. Crim and I am writing this communication as a…

The Lion Wire’s Call the Roll Podcast-We’re Back…Rumors of our Demise Have been Greatly Exaggerated

The Future of The Lion Wire

7 days ago, I was just now returning from the West Texas Panhandle and helping lay to rest Russell McLean. Since then, there has been a lot that has been going on when it comes to Lion Athletics and I have missed a lot of it, and for that, I wish I could have been…

How Do You Say Goodbye?-Russell McLean-1961-2024

Note: After this article, I will be on an indefinite hiatus due to the recent events on both The Lion Wire and The Call The Roll Podcast. It will be a time of reflection, prayer, and seeking what God wants Me to do and how He wants Me to move forward. Just a personal note.…

2024 Blue & Gold Game-Thoughts

Let’s get straight to it-

2024 Blue-Gold Spring Game-5 Things I Am Looking At

The eclipse is not the only big thing coming up in North and Northeast Texas in a few days. The 2024 Blue and Gold Spring Football game will give us a preview of things to come in September and after last year’s awful season, it will be interesting to see if the changes that were…

The Call The Roll Podcast-Wrapping Up Hoops Season

Lion Women’s Hoops-Southland Conference Bracketology

Well, it is time for the Ladies. With a 13-15 record overall and 8-10 conference record, the A&M-Commerce Women’s team is looking to make another solid showing in the tournament, much like they did last year, but last year has a lot of differences from now. A new coach, a new staff, and many new…

Lion Men’s Hoops-Southland Conference Bracketology

Well, it is March, which means time for some madness. At least on the conference level. We still have two more full seasons left to play before we can become eligible for the big dance, and hopefully there is massive improvement made in the Men’s program before that happens, but for now, the best the…

Special Edition: Dallas Morning News Feature-November 20, 1985: Hawkins’ Legacy: He let his players grow

Editor’s Note: This Article was published by the Dallas Morning News in November of 1985. It was written by Sam Blair and is not the work of The Lion Wire or any of the staff or the writers. It is here for reading enjoyment purposes only and every attempt has been taken to ensure the…

Recruiting the Blacklands, Part Deux.

Greetings, Lion fans, and finally, some happier news to report. For football fanatics like Brian and I, there, there are few days like this……Opening Weekend. The thrill of a deep playoff run. A huge Junior Day, like depicted here in 2023. Then, there are now two signing days. The Early Signing Period for Division 1…

A Million and One: An Open Letter to the Texas A&M-Commerce Lion Football Team

(Greetings, Lion fans. This one is a little different, and from the heart. Please Allow me.) To My Guys: I don’t know many of you. Some, I’ve met in passing. Some, I’ve shook hand with and chatted after a game. Some, like Mitchell McGarry, I’ve gotten to know pretty well. You’re still my guys. How?…

Lion Football: Dolezel Shuffles The Dominos-A Look at the New Offensive Staff

Before I start, I will apologize for calling Don Meredith, one of the great Cowboys “Dan Meredith” in the last podcast, just don’t let my Dad know, he might disinherit Me. Ive been dealing with some radically bad allergies and sinus issues the past week so i’ll blame it on the medications. Good news is…