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June 24, 2009
Future Lion Performs Well at Lone Star Bowl
In the recent Lone Star Bowl, featuring many of the top high school football players in the state, A&M-Commerce was represented by incoming freshman Jordan Wright of Clear Creek High School.

June 12, 2009
2009 Football Season Tickets Now on Sale
Texas A&M University-Commerce announced today that season tickets are now on sale for the 2009 football season.

May 5, 2009
A&M-Commerce Student-Athlete Advisory Committee Partners Up with Leadership Dallas and Jeffries Street Learning Center
Members of the Texas A&M University-Commerce Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) took part in the Center Court Community Fair at the Jeffries Street Learning Center in Dallas on Saturday, May 2.

April 29, 2009
SAAC hosts first annual Talent Show
The Texas A&M University-Commerce Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) hosted its first annual “Show Your Stuff” talent show on Tuesday night to raise money for the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

April 29, 2009
Texas A&M University-Commerce Announces 2009 Football Schedule
The Texas A&M University-Commerce athletic department announced its 2009 football schedule on Wednesday.

April 29, 2009
2009 Harvey Martin Classic To Be Held on September 12th
The Texas A&M University-Commerce athletic department announced on Wednesday that the 2009 Harvey Martin Classic will take place on September 12th at the Cotton Bowl.

April 27, 2009
Ricky Hope Invited to Free Agent Workout with the NFL's Detroit Lions
Texas A&M University-Commerce's Ricky Hope has been invited to a free agent workout by the NFL's Detroit Lions.

April 13, 2009
Head Coach Guy Morriss to Appear on KETV
Texas A&M University-Commerce head football coach Guy Morriss will be a guest of the monthly television show, "The President's Table" hosted by A&M-Commerce President Dr. Dan Jones and student Katie Harton on KETV.

March 28, 2009
Football Wraps Up Spring Practice
The Texas A&M University-Commerce football team wrapped up spring football with a scrimmage and over 500 people braved the windy conditions and temperatures in the 30's on Saturday afternoon.

March 27, 2009
First A&M-Commerce Football Letterman's Golf Classic A Success
The first Texas A&M University-Commerce Football Letterman's Golf Classic was held at the Webb Hill Country Club on Friday

February 13, 2009
Signing Day Receptions Held in Commerce and in Dallas
The Texas A&M University-Commerce Lion Athletic Club hosted receptions at the Sand Hills Golf and Country Club in Commerce on Tuesday and along with Jimmy Talley, Duane Leftwich and Sam Sterling at the Dallas Petroleum Club on Thursday for a Signing Day Reception.

February 12, 2009
SIGNING DAY RECEPTION PHOTO GALLERY FROM DALLAS PETROLEUM CLUB

February 11, 2009
Lions Name Five New Assistant Football Coaches
Texas A&M University-Commerce head football coach Guy Morriss announced recently five members of his coaching staff. Four of them are on the offensive side of the ball and another to join Randy Wilkins on the defensive side of the ball.

February 10, 2009
Signing Day Reception Photo Gallery from Sand Hills Golf and Country Club in Commerce, Texas

February 4, 2009
Lions Sign Seven New Members
Texas A&M University-Commerce head football coach Guy Morriss announced today the receipt of seven letters of intent from six high school standouts in the state of Texas and another from Kentucky.

January 23, 2009
Ricky Hope Earns Additional All-American Honor
For the second-straight day, Texas A&M University-Commerce senior Ricky Hope has secured all-american honors as he was named to the 2008 Don Hansen's Football Gazette NCAA Division II First Team All-America Team on Friday.

January 22, 2009
Ricky Hope Earns Third All-American Honor
Texas A&M University-Commerce senior Ricky Hope picked up his third All-American honor on Thursday when he was named to the Second Team D2Football.com All-American Team.

January 21, 2009
Guy Morriss to Appear on the Tylock Lasik SportsTalk on TXCN TV-52
New Texas A&M University-Commerce head football coach Guy Morriss will appear tonight on the Tylock Lasik SportsTalk Show on KFWD TV-52 at 6:30 p.m.

January 9, 2009
Darron Sheppard Takes Part in 2009 Cactus Bowl
Texas A&M University-Commerce senior offensive lineman Darron Sheppard took part in the 2009 Cactus Bowl on Friday night.

January 7, 2009
Guy Morriss Named Head Football Coach at Texas A&M-Commerce
Texas A&M University-Commerce president Dr. Dan Jones and athletic director Carlton Cooper announced today the hiring of Guy Morriss as the new head football coach.

January 2, 2009
Three Lions Earn All-Region Honors
Football honors continue to come in for Texas A&M University-Commerce with three players being named to the 2008 Don Hansen's Football Gazette All-Super Region Four Team.

December 19, 2008
Ricky Hope Named Associated Press Little Second Team All-American
Texas A&M University-Commerce defensive lineman Ricky Hope added to his accolades following his 2008 campaign on Thursday with his selection to The Associated Press Little All-America Second Team released Thursday.

December 13, 2008
Sheppard selected to play in Cactus Bowl
Texas A&M University-Commerce senior Darron Sheppard was selected on Saturday to participate in the Cactus Bowl on January 9 at 6:35 pm in Kingsville, Texas.

December 9, 2008
Ricky Hope Named Daktronics Second Team All-American
Texas A&M University-Commerce senior defensive lineman Ricky Hope set a school record with 19.5 tackles for loss for minus 107 yards in 2008 en route to being named Daktronics Second Team All-American on Tuesday.

December 2, 2008
Ricky Hope Named First Team Daktronics All-Super Region
Texas A&M University-Commerce senior defensive lineman Ricky Hope was named first team Daktronics All-Super Region 4 on Tuesday.

December 1, 2008
Scotty Conley Relieved of Duties
Texas A&M University-Commerce athletic director Carlton Cooper announced effective December 1st that he has relieved head football coach Scotty Conley of his duties.

November 14, 2008
Elliot Jones Named to the LSC Commissioner's Honor Roll
Senior defensive back Elliot Jones was named to the Commissioner’s Honor Roll as Lone Star Conference officials announced the league’s football academic awards.

November 14, 2008
Multiple Lions Earn All-LSC Recognition
Nine members of the Texas A&M University-Commerce football team were selected first team all-Lone Star Conference North Division announced by league officials on Friday.

November 10, 2008
Courtney Edmond Named LSC North Division Co-Defensive Player of the Week
Senior safety Courtney Edmond became the ninth Texas A&M University-Commerce selection for Lone Star Conference Player of the Week honors on Monday afternoon.

November 8, 2008
Lions Win 21-3 On Senior Day Against Southwestern Oklahoma State
A near balanced offensive attack of 141 yards rushing and 190 yards passing led the Texas A&M University-Commerce to a 21-3 win over Southwestern Oklahoma State at Memorial Stadium.

November 3, 2008
Ricky Hope Named Co-LSC North Division Defensive Player of the Week
Texas A&M University-Commerce senior defensive lineman Ricky Hope was named the co-Lone Star Conference North Division Defensive Player of the Week on Monday.

November 1, 2008
Savage Storm Edge A&M-Commerce, 28-24
Southeastern Oklahoma State defensive end Lionel Gillespie tackled Texas A&M University-Commerce quarterback Terry Mayo on a fourth and goal to lead the Savage Storm to a 28-24 win in Commerce on Saturday afternoon.

October 20, 2008
Nabil El-Amin Named Co-LSC North Division Offensive Player of the Week
Texas A&M University-Commerce senior running back Nabil El-Amin on Monday was named the Lone Star Conference North Division Co-Offensive Player of the Week.

October 18, 2008
Career Day by El-Amin Leads Lions to 27-15 Victory Over East Central
Nabil El-Amin rushed for a career-high 194 yards and scored two touchdowns to lead the Texas A&M University-Commerce Lions to a 27-15 victory over the East Central Tigers in the inaugural Harvey Martin Classic on Saturday afternoon at the Cotton Bowl.

October 11, 2008
Lions fall to Javelinas, 35-0
Running back Billy Martin scored three touchdowns and Texas A&M-Kingsville held the Texas A&M University-Commerce offense scoreless as the Javelinas beat the Lions, 35-0, on Saturday night in Kingsville.

October 6, 2008
Taylor Fore Named Lone Star Conference North Division Special Teams Player of the Week
Redshirt freshman Taylor Fore blocked two punts to lead Texas A&M University-Commerce to a 38-37 win over Northeastern State en route to being named the Lone Star Conference North Division Special Teams Player of the Week on Monday.

October 4, 2008
Lions Rally for 38-37 Win Over Northeastern State
Texas A&M-Commerce scored 28 of its 38 points in the second half to rally for a 38-37 win over Northeastern State on Saturday afternoon in Tahlequah, Oklahoma.

September 27, 2008
A&M-Commerce Falls to Central Oklahoma, 21-13
An 18-yard touchdown run by Da'Marian Pullen led host Central Oklahoma to a 21-13 win over Texas A&M University-Commerce in the Lone Star Conference North Division opener for both teams.

September 22, 2008
A&M-Commerce Sweeps Lone Star Conference North Division Player of the Week Honors
The Texas A&M University-Commerce football program swept the weekly honors announced by Lone Star Conference officials on Monday.

September 20, 2008
Tandem of Terry Mayo and Willie Thornton Lead Texas A&M-Commerce to 38-14 Win Over Eastern New Mexico
The tandem of quarterback Terry Mayo and wide receiver Willie Thornton connected on three first half touchdowns to lead Texas A&M University-Commerce to a 38-14 win over Eastern New Mexico on Saturday night.

September 13, 2008
Lions Fall to No. 4 Abilene Christian, 45-14
No. 4 Abilene Christian raced out to a 21-0 lead in the first quarter en route to a 45-14 win over Texas A&M University-Commerce in a matchup of the pre-season favorites of the Lone Star Conference.

September 11, 2008
Hurricane Ike Affects Lions Schedules
Texas A&M University-Commerce athletic director Carlton Cooper announced on Thursday that Hurricane Ike has affected the Lions football and soccer schedule for this weekend.

September 8, 2008
Pair of Lions Earn LSC North Division Player of the Week Recognition
Texas A&M University-Commerce senior linebacker Andrew Gamboa and junior kicker Juan Velasco were named Lone Star Conference North Division Defense and Special Teams Player of the Week on Monday.

September 6, 2008
Lions Hold Off Angelo State for 13-10 Win
A sack by William Green and Ramon Jackson on 4th and goal with 3:39 left in regulation preserved a 13-10 win by Texas A&M-Commerce over Angelo State in a Lone Star Conference matchup on Saturday night at Memorial Stadium.

August 28, 2008
Harvey Martin Classic
Texas A&M University-Commerce has announced today the contest between A&M-Commerce and East Central at the Cotton Bowl on October 18 will be named the "Harvey Martin Classic" after the East Texas State and Dallas Cowboy standout.

August 12, 2008
Texas A&M-Commerce Football Ranked No. 18 in the AFCA Preseason Poll
Texas A&M University-Commerce head football coach Scotty Conley on Tuesday saw a glimpse of what he has been working towards when he was hired in December 2003.

August 7, 2008
Lions Begin Fall Pre-Season Workouts
Wednesday was a day of pictures and meetings as the 2008 Texas A&M University-Commerce football team assembled for the first time.

July 31, 2008
Texas A&M-Commerce Picked to Win Lone Star Conference North Division
Coming off a share of the Lone Star Conference North Division title in 2007, the coaches and Sports Information Directors of the LSC, as well as interested media representatives, the Texas A&M University-Commerce football team is picked to win the Lone Star Conference North Division in a pre-season poll announced on Thursday.

July 8, 2008
Arthur James to be Inducted into the Lone Star Conference Hall of Honor
Former Texas A&M-Commerce running back standout Arthur James was selected recently for induction into the Lone Star Conference Hall of Honor.

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Guy Morriss Press Conference Photo Gallery from January 7, 2009
Texas A&M University-Commerce president Dr. Dan Jones and athletic director Carlton Cooper announced on Wednesday, January 7th the hiring of Guy Morriss as the new head football coach.