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June 17, 2010
Harvey Martin Selected for Induction into the Lone Star Conference Hall of Honor
Former Texas A&M University-Commerce standout Harvey Martin became the ninth individual with ties to the university selected for induction in the Lone Star Conference Hall of Honor league officials announced on Thursday.
June 5, 2010
David Sudderth and Cory Whitfield Receive Preseason Recognition
Texas A&M University-Commerce offensive lineman David Sudderth and linebacker Cory Whitfield were recently selected to the Consensus Draft Services Second Team Preseason All-American Team.
April 25, 2010
A&M-Commerce Football Hosts Clinic
Prior to the 2010 A&M-Commerce spring football game, members of the Lions' coaching staff and players hosted a clinic for first through eighth graders.
April 24, 2010
A&M-Commerce Football Wraps Up Spring Practice
A sunshine splashed Memorial Stadium provided ideal weather for the end of spring practice for the Texas A&M University-Commerce football team.
April 19, 2010
A&M-Commerce Releases 2010 Football Schedule
Texas A&M University-Commerce released its 2010 football schedule on Monday that includes six home games, including five at Memorial Stadium and another at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas for the Harvey Martin Classic.
April 17, 2010
Alan Veingrad to be Inducted into the National Jewish Sports Hall of Fame
Former Texas A&M University-Commerce standout offensive lineman Alan Veingrad will be one of seven individuals inducted into the National Jewish Sports Hall of Fame on Sunday morning at The Suffolk Y Jewish Community Center in Commack, New York.
April 12, 2010
Texas A&M University-Commerce's Juan Velasco Selected for Recognition at NFF Gridiron Club of Dallas
The National Football Foundation (NFF) Gridiron Club of Dallas announced today that Texas A&M University-Commerce senior Juan Velasco is one of 10 college football scholar-athletes who will be recognized at the club's second annual banquet, which will be held April 20 at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
March 31, 2010
Spring Practice Report Day Two
With the first spring practice in the books, the fundamentals and techniques necessary for the 2010 football season continued on Tuesday for the A&M-Commerce football team.
January 27, 2010
Lions' Football Recognized at Halftime of A&M-Commerce Basketball Game
Texas A&M University-Commerce head football coach Guy Morriss, senior defensive lineman William Green and members of the 2009 Lions' football team were recognized at halftime of the Lions' men's basketball game against Central Oklahoma on Wednesday night.
January 26, 2010
William Green Earns Additional All-American Honor
Texas A&M University-Commerce senior William Green earned his second All-American honor on Tuesday as he was named to the second team D2Football.com All-American Team.
December 18, 2009
Chad Washington Selected to Play in the 2010 Cactus Bowl
Texas A&M University-Commerce senior linebacker Chad Washington (Lancaster, Texas) recently became the third members of the Lions' football team selected to play in the upcoming 2010 Cactus Bowl.
December 9, 2009
R.J. Brisbon and William Green Selected to Participate in the Cactus Bowl
Texas A&M University-Commerce senior football players R.J. Brisbon and William Green have been selected to participate in the 2010 Valero Cactus Bowl to be played at Javelina Stadium on the campus of Texas A&M University at Kingsville on January 8, 2010.
December 8, 2009
William Green Named Daktronics Second Team All-American
Texas A&M University-Commerce senior defensive lineman William Green was named Daktronics Second Team All-American on Tuesday.
November 24, 2009
William Green and R.J. Brisbon Earn 2009 Daktronics All-Region Honors
Texas A&M University-Commerce senior defensive lineman William Green and senior offensive lineman R.J. Brisbon were named to the 2009 Daktronics South Central Regional Football First and Second Team, respectively on Tuesday.
November 13, 2009
T.J. Nielsen and Blake Patton Named to the Lone Star Conference North Division All-Academic Team
Sophomore T.J. Nielsen and junior Blake Patton of the Texas A&M University-Commerce football team were named to the Lone Star Conference North Division All-Academic Team for their academic efforts which were announced by league officials recently.
November 12, 2009
A&M-Commerce Earns Multiple Honors from Lone Star Conference
11 members of the Lone Star Conference North Division champion Texas A&M University-Commerce football team were selected for all conference honors; in addition, four were selected for individual awards as Lone Star Conference officials announced the annual football awards on Thursday.
November 7, 2009
A&M-Commerce Claims Lone Star Conference North Division Title Outright
Texas A&M University-Commerce claimed the Lone Star Conference North Division title outright on Saturday with a 15-12 win over host Southwestern Oklahoma State in Weatherford, Oklahoma.
November 2, 2009
William Green and Marcus Graham Earn LSC Player of the Week Recognition
Texas A&M University-Commerce senior defensive tackle William Green and junior running back Marcus Graham were selected Lone Star Conference North Division Co-Defensive and Offensive Player of the Week on Monday for their efforts in the Lions' 27-17 win over Southeastern Oklahoma State.
October 31, 2009
Lions Claim Share of LSC North Division Title with 27-17 Win Over Southeastern Oklahoma State
Texas A&M University-Commerce scored 20 of the final 27 points to lead the Lions to a 27-17 win over host Southeastern Oklahoma State on Saturday afternoon at Paul Laird Field in Durant, Oklahoma.
October 19, 2009
Ahmed Abo-Mahmood Named Lone Star Conference North Division Special Teams Player of the Week
Texas A&M University-Commerce freshman kicker Ahmed Abo-Mahmood was named the Lone Star Conference North Division Special Teams Player of the Week on Monday.
October 17, 2009
Lions Remain Undefeated in LSC North With 31-28 Win Over East Central
Texas A&M University-Commerce scored 17-straight second half points in a 31-28 come-from-behind win over host East Central in a Lone Star Conference North Division game in Ada, Oklahoma.
October 10, 2009
Lions Come Up Short in Upset Bid Against Texas A&M-Kingsville
Two late fourth quarter touchdowns by No. 7 Texas A&M-Kingsville spoiled the upset chances for host Texas A&M University-Commerce in a 35-34 win on Saturday at Memorial Stadium in Commerce, Texas.
October 5, 2009
Cory Whitfield Named LSC North Division Defensive Player of the Week
Texas A&M University-Commerce junior linebacker Cory Whitfield earned his second Lone Star Conference North Division Defensive Player of the Week honor on Monday.
October 3, 2009
17 4th Quarter Points Lead Texas A&M-Commerce to a 27-12 Win Over Northeastern State
Texas A&M University-Commerce capitalized on three Northeastern State turnovers for 17 fourth-quarter points for a 27-12 win over Northeastern State on Saturday night at Memorial Stadium in Commerce, Texas.
September 28, 2009
Taylor Fore Named LSC North Division Offensive Player of the Week
Redshirt sophomore Taylor Fore hauled in a 15-yard touchdown reception with two seconds in a 27-23 win by Texas A&M-Commerce over Central Oklahoma on Saturday en route to being named Lone Star Conference North Division Offensive Player of the Week on Monday.
September 26, 2009
Lions Rally for 27-23 Win Over Central Oklahoma
A 15-yard touchdown reception by redshirt sophomore Taylor Fore from Adam Farkes in the back of the endzone led host Texas A&M University-Commerce to a 27-23 win over Central Oklahoma on Saturday night at Memorial Stadium.
September 21, 2009
Adam Farkes Named Lone Star Conference North Division Offensive Player of the Week
In his first collegiate start at Texas A&M University-Commerce junior quarterback Adam Farkes completed 32 of 61 passes for a school record 447 yards and four touchdowns in a 76-56 loss by the Lions to Eastern New Mexico on Saturday night.
September 19, 2009
Football Drops 76-56 Shootout to Eastern New Mexico
Eastern New Mexico and Texas A&M University-Commerce combined for an A&M-Commerce school record of 132 points as the host Greyhounds posted a 76-56 win in Blackwater Draw, New Mexico.
September 14, 2009
Cory Whitfield Named Lone Star Conference North Division Defensive Player of the Week
Texas A&M University-Commerce senior linebacker Cory Whitfield was named Lone Star Conference North Division Defensive Player of the Week for his efforts in the Lions' 20-14 heartbreaking loss to No. 2 Abilene Christian, this past Saturday at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas.
September 12, 2009
A&M-Commerce Falls Short in Upset Bid to No. 2 Abilene Christian, 20-14, in Overtime
An 85-yard interception return by Drew Cuffee of No. 2 Abilene Christian on the first play of overtime led the visiting Wildcats to a 20-14 win over host Texas A&M-Commerce in the second annual Harvey Martin Classic at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas.
September 5, 2009
Southeastern Louisiana Defeats Texas A&M-Commerce, 41-7
A pair of second and fourth quarter touchdowns and two field goals by Jeff Turner led host Southeastern Louisiana to a 41-7 win over Texas A&M University-Commerce on Saturday night at Strawberry Stadium in Hammond, Louisiana.
September 2, 2009
Harvey Martin Selected for Induction into the Texas Sports Hall of Fame
The Harvey Martin Classic is just around the corner and on Wednesday, the Texas Sports Hall of Fame induction committee announced the selection of Harvey Martin as a member of its Class of 2009.
August 31, 2009
Stephen DeGrate Named LSC North Division Player of the Week
Texas A&M University-Commerce senior linebacker Stephen DeGrate was named the Lone Star Conference North Division Defensive Player of the Week on Monday.
August 29, 2009
A&M-Commerce Drops 2009 Opener to Angelo State, 21-7
Two third quarter touchdowns and a late touchdown in the fourth quarter by host Angelo State led the host Rams a 21-7 win to the spoil the debut of A&M-Commerce head football coach Guy Morriss.
August 18, 2009
A&M-Commerce Athletics to Appear on The Sports Zone
Recently, Texas A&M University-Commerce athletic director Carlton Cooper, head football coach Guy Morriss and football student-athlete William Green were interviewed by John Nelson as part of The Sports Zone, a show produced by MetroSportsTexas.
August 17, 2009
Lions Football Receives 38 Votes in AFCA Preseason Poll
With the return of 36 letterwinners, including eight starters and the recognition of first year head coach Guy Morriss, the Texas A&M University-Commerce football received 38 votes in the American Football Coaches Association preseason poll.
August 8, 2009
A&M-Commerce Football Holds First Practice
First year head football coach Guy Morriss and the Texas A&M University-Commerce football team began its fall pre-season practice on Saturday at Memorial Stadium.
July 30, 2009
A&M-Commerce Picked to Share Second Place in the LSC North in Preseason Poll
With three first-place votes and a squad that will be led by first year head coach Guy Morriss, the Texas A&M University-Commerce football team was picked to share second place with Southeastern Oklahoma State in the Lone Star Conference North Division as the Lone Star Conference preseason polls were announced on Thursday.



