Ask The Opponent: William Jewell Edition

Once again, we reach out to someone in the know regarding the opposing Football team and what to expect. We found a kindred spirit in Bearcat96 who has been around the WJU program and he provided us with some excellent info. Hat tip to him! TLW: “First, give us the overall thoughts on the game.”…

The NewsWire: All Sports Report

A lot to get to as always, so let’s go. After the 8-7 win over North Alabama on Friday, The Lions moved up to # 3 in the nation, the highest ranking the Lions have enjoyed since they were # 2 during the 1988 season. The win was the biggest in the Carthel era and…

Halftime: North Alabama 7, Texas A&M-Commerce 0

Few Thoughts: The Lion Defense is playing fantastic. The offense is being doomed by poor execution and lackluster play calling. First down and long draw plays? Let Luis Perez and this vaunted passing attack win this one and use the pass to set up the run. The calls made by the officials, are going against…

Lions Vs. North Alabama-Gameday Open Thread

OK, so this how it is going to be. I did not plan on a record breaking hurricane cutting it’s way through the Southern US so I made plans Friday night. I will be in Van, TX watching the Vandals (my Dad’s High School Alma Mater) take on defending Class AAA DI Champion Mineola in…

# 5 Texas A&M-Commerce Lions @ # 6 North Alabama Lions-Storylines, Starters, and Stuff You Need to Know.

Basics: Versus   When: Thursday, August 31st 6 PM CST Where: Braley Municipal Stadium, Florence, Alabama Radio: KETR 88.9 (Streaming Online at KETR.org) Charlie Chitwood (Play By Play) and Brock Calloway (Color) On the Call. TV/Video: You can stream via the UNA Website at the following Link: LIVE VIDEO: https://portal.stretchinternet.com/una/ LIVE STATS: https://portal.stretchinternet.com/una/ Storylines: It has been…

Ask The Opponent: North Alabama Lions Edition

Last season I introduced the concept of “Ask The Opponent”, a post in which I contacted a fan on d2messageboard.com to ask them questions about the upcoming matchup against TAMUC. A big hat tip to Lions96 from the message board who got me the answer to the questions I had. Here is the first edition…

The NewsWire: In Memory of Harry Icenhower.

First and foremost, The Lion Wire sends it’s prayers and condolences to the family of Harry Icenhower. Mr. Icenhower passed away Monday at the age of 94 in Commerce. For those who do not know, he and his wife Rheba have been two of the biggest boosters and supporters for the Lions and not just…

Wednesday Wire: Volleyball Starts Practice, Soccer Picked First, Men’s and Women’s Basketball Schedules Released.

Volleyball workouts for the Season have started, and the Lady Netters are picked to finish fourth in a loaded LSC. Angelo State’s Rambelles are picked to win it as they finished as national runner ups last season. Here is the full coach’s poll. 2017 Lone Star Conference Volleyball Preseason Coaches’ Poll Pl. Team 1st TOTAL…

Championship Chronicles Part 26: 2016 Texas A&M-Commerce Lions

In Commerce, Texas, Colby Carthel had brought Championship Football back to Commerce. His first season established a winning culture. The second season overlapped winning and championship cultures. The third season was all about winning and going to the next level, competing for the playoffs. The fourth season would be about competing IN the playoffs, and…