Halftime: Texas A&M-Commerce-16, Tennessee Tech-3
So far, so good. Lions get the ball to start the second half.
End of Quarter 1-Texas A&M-Commerce-0, Tennessee Tech-0
Go Lions.
Texas A&M-Commerce Lions (1-0) @ Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles (0-1)-Storylines, Impact Players, and Stuff You Need To Know
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- Storylines- Well, last week it…
Division I Diatribes Vol. 13-Hail ET!
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…
Blue Gang Notebook: Golden Eagle Offense vs. Lions Defense
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…
Roll Called: Guy Morriss-1951-2022
Just a few minutes ago, via my cohort Russ and a couple of others, I had was told that Guy Morriss, our head coach from 2009-2012 has passed away at the age of 71. Aside from being the Head Man in Commerce, he was Head Coach at Baylor from 2002-2007, and Kentucky from 2001-2002. A…
The Pre Snap Read: Lion Offense vs. Golden Eagle Defense
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…
Texas A&M-Commerce-52, Lincoln U-7—5 Thoughts
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. Coach David Bailiff Presser-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PtcXRNdgnmo Game Highlights-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o82tq_9SAq0
5 Game Balls-Lincoln U
Time for the 5 Game Balls for the win against Linclon U-
Final: Texas A&M-Commerce-52, Lincoln University-7
You have heard of the Victory Bell, well now, we present to you Victory Bro. We’re loving it too Man. 5 Game Balls ASAP. 5 Thoughts Tomorrow.
End of Quarter 3-Texas A&M-Commerce-42, Lincoln University-7
Alright, Bring us home Lucky Lions, Bring us home.
Halftime: Texas A&M-Commerce-35, Lincoln University-0
Much Better. Lions Kick to start the second half.
End Of Quarter 1-Texas A&M-Commerce-14, Lincoln University-0
An Unimpressive Start. Go Lions.
Texas A&M-Commerce Lions VS. Lincoln University Oaklanders- Storylines, Impact Players, and Stuff You Need To Know
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…
Division I Diatribes Vol. 12-Digging Deeper
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…
The Blue Gang Notebook: Oaklander Offense vs. Lion Defense
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…
The Pre Snap Read: Lions Offense vs. Oaklander Defense
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…
Division I Diatribes Vol. 11-Net Pay
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…
Lion Football 2022 Schedule: Ranking The Opponents
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…
Lion Football 2022 Week 11 Preview: VS. Tennessee State
Our Final Preview capsule for the 2022 season will feature a truly interesting program that we match up against. The Tennessee State Tigers are a Historically Black College or University (HBCU) and the traditions that HBCU’s have are some of the coolest things in all of College Football. The Marching Bands, the fraternity and sorority…
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