With opening day only 77 days away against the hated Texas A&M Kingsville Javelinas, I wanted to share my experiences against them from 1988 to 1992. 1989 won’t be discussed as I was out with an ACL injury that year and did not travel to their place to see the game. THE UPSET! My first…
When and Where: Thursday, August 30, Ernest Hawkins Field at Memorial Stadium, Commerce, Texas. 2017 Javelinas: 4-7 overall, 2-6 in the Lone Star Conference. Points Per Game: 26.6 Points Per Game Allowed: 31.36 Key Returners: Leading Passer: Cade Dyal, RS-Sophomore 191/307 Attempts, 62.2 % Completion, 19 TD Passes, 10 INT’s. Leading Rusher: Nick Pelrean,…
I’ve been watching football since I was a young boy. For years, my Dad and I were all over small towns in West Texas and the Panhandle, in stadiums big and small. There was one Friday night where the officials didn’t show up. I’ve been fortunate. Of the Top 10 crowds in Kyle Field history…
Today’s Dave Campbell’s Texas Football Magazine came out, and with the hope that the Lions would be on the front cover for the first time ever, but that did not happen. They placed first year Texas A&M head coach Jimbo Fisher on the cover. Now, to be fair and realistic, more Texans are going 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…
Ever since I can remember, I have loved looking at stadiums across Texas. I remember when I was a kid the first stadium I ever saw was Canton’s Norris Birdwell Stadium. I was born in Dallas and my family would drive through the smaller towns to get to East Texas when were moving from the…
Note: This a republication of an article written by the sports staff of the Portland Tribune. Again, every attempt has been made to ensure the original integrity of the article. This is NOT the work of The Lion Wire or anyone on it’s staff. Tuesday, November 14, 1995 Portland-Portland State Viking Football Coach Tim Walsh…
Per Lionathletics.com, the Lions will begin their 2018 season on a Thursday night (as I was hoping they would) at home against Texas A&M-Kingsville on August 30th. The Lions will go for 7 straight against the Hoggies. Also, an 11th game has been added, as Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania will come visit the Blackland…
Let me begin by saying, what I took from my days in Commerce didn’t sink in right away. It took 35 years for me to realize what these gentlemen were trying to teach me. At the time, I wasn’t the best student. What follows is a testament to their patience. love, and determination to try…
After the success of the feature of Coach Eddie Vowell’s tenure, I felt it was time to update some school records when it comes to coaching. We have had some fantastic coaches in Commerce, TX and now it is time to let everyone know who leads in what category in a top 5 fashion. So,…
History was made yesterday as the 13th ranked A&M-Commerce Lions softball team won the South Central Region 1 Championship by defeated Tarleton State 14-2. The Lions move on to face Angelo State Thursday, May 17 in San Angelo. The Lions and the Rambelles have faced off 3 times already this year, with ASU taking the…
Rivalries are what make sports fun. Nothing is better than beating a team that is the polar opposite of you and rubbing their face in the fact that you beat them, and I mean nothing. Some people believe that smaller schools do not have rivalries but nothing could be further from the truth. In some…
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.…
(Author’s Note: I have tried on multiple occasions to get Coach Hawkins nominated for inclusion into the Texas Sports Hall of Fame without success. I have reached out to AD Tim McMurray, who also has had no luck. Thank you, sir. What follows is from the heart.) To Whom It May Concern: I represent a…
“I feel all we have done is to awaken a sleeping giant and fill him with a terrible resolve.” Adm. Isoroku Yamamoto, December 7, 1941 How in the world does the above quote from the Japanese Admiral who led the attack on Pearl Harbor and began World War II have to do with…
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 past weekend was the NFL draft, and while no Lions got the call, 3 of them were either signed to Undrafted Free Agent Deals or were invited to Rookie Mini-Camps. Luis Perez-Los Angeles Rams (Mini-Camp Invite) Jared Machorro-Indianapolis Colts (Mini-Camp Invite) Yusef Sterling-Lowe-Arizona Cardinals (Mini-Camp Invite) To provide some context as to what these…
Hat Tip Russell McLean for blowing up my phone this morning to tell me. Congrats are in order to Luis Perez, who will be headed to Los Angeles to the Rams to attend a Rookie Camp. As disappointed as we were to see him not get called in the draft, like Russell McLean said, “All…
You all know Carthel. You all know Hawkins. Some of you might not know Eddie Vowell, but you will now. Coach Vowell was the man who had the last run of serious success in Commerce, America before Colby Carthel came to town. The Stafford, Oklahoma native joined the Lions staff in the early 1980’s as…
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