The Lion Wire's Call The Roll Podcast

Lion Football to play on ESPN during the opening weekend, Track runners continue at Regionals, and Luis Perez is looking to get a shot at his old UFL team.

Lion Softball has taken the first step to resurrect itself with the hiring of a new Coach. Lion Track sends 13 athletes to the West Regional Championships, and talk about the desperate need for a fully transparent administration.

Brian is back with a rant about past wrongs done along with a damage assesment in the wake of the softball program being wrecked by former coaches and administrators. A lot of it is a pointless rant about the need for a new president and new leadership for the school, but also a hopeful look to the future. So listen if you feel like it. Or Don't.

As the Spring Season starts in sports, can coaches who are hanging by a thread strengthen their cases to be kept in Commerce? Also Track and Women's Basketball are looking strong.

Softball season is starting, and there are some major concerns about the future of the program. Also Basketball highlights in addition to track schedules, and what should future and current facilities look like?

A bunch of stuff about.....everything.

A look at what could be in the Year 2026.

Lion Basketball continues it's upwards trajectory, football recruting is discussed, while a great Lion Has Been Called To The Roll Up Yonder.

Jim Curry made a statement about Lion football, and it was his finest moment as an athletic director at this point. Also, Lion Hoops for Both Men and Women face some big games coming up.

East Texas State Offensive Lineman Allen Roulette (85-88) joins us to talk to about his time in Commerce, his life in football and talks about what he would like to see happen to get the program back on it's feet.

The Weather is Colder, and Men's Basketball is out to their best start in a long time, Women face some tough tests, Soccer and Softball sign some promising future Lions, and can we learn to get along when discussing situations?

After a thrilling win in football, the Lions close out their season against the Texas-Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros down in the RG Valley. Volleyball hosts the Southland Conference tournament, Cross Country competes at Regionals, Basketball moves into the heart of their preseason schedule.

On this episode, we look at the final home game of the season against Houston Christian and hopefully getting a win on senior day, Basketball Updates, Volleyball news, and what could the future look like with or without HC Clint Dolezel.

Brian interviews his best friend from his High School Days, Daniel Owens, a paramedic and EMT out of College Station, Tx and discusses the Commerce Hospital and Rural Healthcare in addition to the shared difficulties of moving up and around college football.

Lion Football takes a big time loss, Soccer and Volleyball drops heartbreakers, and a look at what to do for the future in football and a sneak preview at a future podcast.

Lion Football falls to SFA and Clint Dolezel's future in Commerce has question marks again, Volleyball looks to stop a skid, Cross Country wraps up their season next week and looks to send their first runners to regionals in the DI era, and Soccer looks for a chance to clinch the first Conference title for East Texas A&M in Division I History and make history.

It was a great weekend to be a Lion of Old ET, lets see what this weekend looks like. Football, Volleyball, Men's Golf, Cross Country and Soccer all take huge wins going forward to this weekend's Homecoming festivities.

Lion Football drops another game they should have won, while Lion Soccer and Volleyball are in the thick of the SLC hunt for conference rank. Cross Country teams have a chance to put trophies in their trophy case this weekend......and there is a question asked.....Will Clint Dolezel make it to next season after a disasterous loss? Can he recover and save his job?

Lion Soccer is undefeated in conference play, Volleyball gets a huge win in the midst of struggles, Men's Golf performs well in Arkansas, Men's and Women's Basketball Schedules are released, and Lion Football faces their toughest test this year with a lot on the line.

After another frustrating loss, the Lions look to start conference play against a Northwestern State team that is looking to bounce back to their Southland Glory Days after some rough years. Soccer, Volleyball, and Cross Country are all discussed and the sudden closure of Hunt Regional Hosptial in Commerce causes a lot of concern and consternation for the community and the University.

The Lions drop another game they should have won. Do they have a chance against North Carolina Central? Volleyball closes out the pre conference slate on a strong note, Soccer starts conference play and every strong frustraing emotion about last week's loss to Grambling.

Brian dedicates the first part of the podcast as he addresses the recent tragic events of the past week with school shooting in Colorado, the murder of a conservative speaker on a college campus, and the hateful rhetoric and violence. The second part is dedicated to fall sports update, a matchup in football with Grambling and how this is the best chance to start the season back in the right direction, and Southland Conference Power rankings.

The Lions face another Power 5 Program in Florida State, rich in tradition and in cash. Also, Soccer picks up a big win while Volleyball searches for their first win and Fall Golf and Cross Country prepare for their season openers.

A preview of the Lion's Season opener against a good SMU team and a preview of the upcoming Volleyball and Soccer matches.

ET Lion Football Legend and all time leading receiver Gary Compton visits the Call The Roll Podcast and discusses his time at ET, being a Lion Legend, his professional career, and his role in trying to resurrect Arena Football.

Former Lion Football Standout and Personal Friend Israel Hughes stops by and chats about everything from his playing time at ETAMU to his current hopes about turning ET into an SLC power.

Lion Softball Backer and Father Jeff Olsen joins the Lion Wire to talk about the State of the Program regarding softball and also talks about what can be done in order to progress the softball program.

A look at the history, current state, and future look of East Texas A&M Lion Basketball.

A look at the Women's Basketball program history, current status, and future prospects. Recruiting, facilities, and hopes for future championships under Valerie King.

A look at the Lion football program's history, current state, and where to look at going from here.

Lion Volleyball's state of the program. Recruiting, Coaching, players, and facilities current and future.

Commerce Native and ETAMU alum Daniel Starks talks about his take on the future of East Texas A&M and The City of Commerce.

A Look at The Soccer Program, it's history, it's current status, and what we look for in the future. Also, Lion Golf and Track and Field get postseason awards and Nike is our new outfitter.

Jeff Olsen stops by the Lion Wire as we discuss Softball, The Transfer Portal, and a slew of other things.

This was a challenging year, but things are looking to have shaken out alright. Brian goes over those challenges and looks ahead to the great things that could be happening. Also, why the new basketball court at the soon to be completed arena should be named after a President who gave his all for East Texas A&M University.

ET softball makes their first tournament post season in the Division I era. Music needs to change at football games. We have a great marching band. Among other things.

A brief look at Lion Football's week one matchup with SMU, talk of track and golf, and a vegas night coming up that is sure to be one to remember.

Spring days are here, and the overall picture at East Texas A&M is looking bright and moving forward. Spring Football Game, Softball, Golf, Track, another potential NFL player from ET, and so much more.

Things are looking better for all of Lion Nation and headlines are being made that bring good media to East Texas A&M. Also, some thoughts on the future facilities upgrade.

A Post mortem of the Men's and Women's Basketball Seasons, some noticeable improvement in the Softball program, the Track season is burning up, and a few other rants over the same old things.

Long Time East Texas A&M and Hunt County resident John Mark Dempsey talks with Brian about the times of Old ET, his own questions about the move to DI, and the hope for the future of the school and the community.

A new event center is finally coming to Commerce and why banners and trophies matter, an academic distinction is bestowed on ETAMU, and a brief look at the football schedule. Also, a damage assessment of Basketball season.

Jeff Olsen, Lion Backer and Father of Lion Softball Player Emma Olsen chats with Brian about everything Lion athletics related and what the future holds and gives a preview of this weeks upcoming softball opener.

The Cold Weather has arrived and so are some cold hard facts regarding some big time ETAMU sports. Also, recruiting news.

The Final Football Game of the Year features The Lions, fresh off their win against Houston Christian against Incarnate Word. Can they pull off the improbable? Also, big games coming up for Lion Hoops, Heartbreak for the Lion Soccer team in the Conference Championship, and Volleyball looks to extend their season.

Our first week at East Texas A&M....and things are already looking promising.

A look at yet another disappointing loss to Prairie View A&M, the beginning of Basketball season, and the Fall Sports Seasons are starting to wrap up.

Brian talks about the heartbreaking homecoming loss to Lamar, this week's matchup with another HBCU in Prairie View, and a Hopeful outlook in Soccer, Men's and Women's Golf, Cross Country, and Volleyball.

The CTR Podcast looks back an overall successful week in Lion Athletics, and how the Lions look to keep the momentum going after their big win over Northwestern State in Football.

A rough weekend for Lion athletics was balmed by the anodyne of a possible name change that everyone likes.