Commerce, Texas – The A&M – Commerce football team completed its third, fourth and fifth practices of the preseason and first ones of 2014 with shoulder pads on.
 
Half the team went through morning drills on the turf with shoulder pads on, while the other half lifted weights Saturday.  After lunch and positional meetings, the two groups flip-flopped.  Sunday the team started the day with lunch and meetings before taking to the turf at 7 p.m.  Monday morning it was Group A back on the field bright and early at 8 a.m. for a workout.
 
The Lions will suit up in full pads for the first time during the preseason Tuesday morning.
 
A&M – Commerce will also make a special announcement and unveil Wednesday – a day before the two-week mark from the opening game against East Texas Baptist at Memorial Stadium on September 4.  Stay tuned for more information.
 
Fans can follow A&M – Commerce athletics on Facebook (facebook.com/LionAthletics) and on Twitter (@Lion_Athletics).  You can also follow the A&M – Commerce football program directly @Lions_FB.
 
Important Upcoming Lion Football Dates
Tues., August 19 -- Practice (full pads)
Wed., August, 20 – Special Lion football unveil
Sat., August 23 – Scrimmage No. 1
Mon., August 25 – First day of class at A&M-Commerce
Thurs., August 28 – Scrimmage No. 2
Thurs., September 4 at 6 p.m. – First game vs. East Texas Baptist at Memorial Stadium